[NOTE: This document was sent to this website by Blair Treu the week of May 18, 2002.]


Resume/Bio
Blair Treu - Director

Biography & Credit List

EDUCATION:
Blair Treu graduated from BYU with a BFA in Film Direction / Production in 1985. While at BYU he produced and directed three short films, two of which landed distribution deals paying for his education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Following graduation Blair worked in production and development on the ABC Disney Sunday Movie Series at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Blair left Disney in 1987 to begin his freelance directing and producing career. From 1987 to present he has directed multiple projects (many for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) ranging from television commercials, documentaries, to dramatic shorts. His secular projects include; episodic television, TV movies and in more recent years, feature films. His experience ranges from comedy to drama, having worked with inexperienced to Academy Award Winning actors. All of his feature films have been delivered on time and on (or under) budget. As a result, Blair receives excellent ratings from bonding companies who insure the investment capital of major studios and other film investment groups. His films are currently distributed by Warner Brothers, Disney, Columbia Pictures, Samuel Goldwin Company, Saban, and air regularly on Showtime, HBO, Starz, and the Disney Channel.

AWARDS:
His films have received national and international recognition including: Cine Golden Eagle, Gold Camera, Telly, Mobius, Gold Hugo, Golden Cindy, Chicago Intl. Gold, New York Intl. Gold, and Houston Intl. Gold. He is a three-time Crystal Heart Award winner at the Heartland Film Festival which recognizes and honors filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life.

CURRENT PROJECTS:
Recently, Blair produced and directed his sixth full length feature entitled "Little Secrets" (a.k.a. Secret Keeper), for Columbia TriStar Pictures which will be released nationwide in August of 2002. He is in development on "Dudes", a feature film starring Jeff Bridges and Aaron Carter (cast & production date pending).

PERSONAL:
Blair is a return missionary and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He resides in Orem, Utah with his wife, Cheryll and their four children.


Blair Treu Director Credit List

Feature Films & Television

Church Projects (listed by department)

Church Education System
The Whole Armor of God                       New Testament        Dramatic
The Expedition                               New Testament        Dramatic
The Diane Ellingson Story                    New Testament        Documentary
The Bicycle                                  New Testament        Dramatic
Godly Sorrow                                 New Testament        Dramatic
Joseph Smith, Prophet of The Restoration     D&C Church History   Dramatic
Naaman & Elisha, Story of Faith              D&C Church History   Dramatic
The Lost Manuscript                          D&C Church History   Dramatic
The Great Apostasy, W. Woodruff Conversion   D&C Church History   Dramatic
Man Without Eloquence, B. Young Conversion   D&C Church History   Dramatic
Teacher Improvement Package (TIP)            Teacher Training     Instructional
Light and Truth parts I and II               Book of Mormon       Instructional
My Joy Is Full                               Book of Mormon       Dramatic
Firm In The Faith                            Book of Mormon       Dramatic
Oh Ye Fair Ones                              Book of Mormon       Dramatic
For Our Day                                  Book of Mormon       Documentary
I Will Prepare the Way                       Book of Mormon       Dramatic
Act for Themselves a.k.a. Alter Ego pt. I    Book of Mormon       Dramatic
Can You Imagine a.k.a. Alter Ego pt. II      Book of Mormon       Dramatic


Missionary Department
Called to Serve   Documentary
Community Center  Home front :30 sec/PSA - Bonneville
Home Early        Home front :30 sec/PSA - Bonneville
Family Shelter    Home front :30 sec/PSA - Bonneville
The Dance         Home front :30 sec/PSA - Bonneville

Primary
Teach the Child         Instructional/Dramatic
Teacher Do You Love Me  Dramatic/Documentary

Public Affairs
Religion and Media         Faith and Families Report Series    Documentary
Parenting                  Faith and Families Report Series    Documentary
Teaching Children Values   Faith and Families Report Series    Documentary
Teen Choices               Faith and Families Report Series    Documentary



References

At church offices:
Dave Giles, Director of Curriculum Church Education System. ext. 1309
Jeff Roberts, Director Satellite & Support Services. ext. 1087
Ron Munns, Sr. Producer AV Department. ext. 3860
Elder Jerry Lund (801) 763-7146

At other production companies:
Joe Broido, Director of Production, PorchLight Entertainment (310) 477-8400
Peter Nelson, Director of Production, Columbia TriStar Pictures (310) 244-5890
Donald Schain, President, DRS Films (801) 486-7559


CONTACT:
Blair Treu is represented by Richard C. Berman and Brian Schlicter at Lancaster Gate Entertainment in Los Angeles (818) 995-6000.