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Gene Peter Walker
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16 November 1984, Kettering, England, UK
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Gene Fallaize is a British film & television producer, and owner of US production company Cupsogue Pictures, which is based in Hollywood. Fallaize, who has worked in the broadcast media industry all his life, was born in Kettering, England, on November 16th 1984, and moved to the Island of Guernsey in the English Channel at the age of four with his parents. He started his entertainment career at the age of 14 as on-air personality at 'Jubilee Radio' in Guernsey. At 17, he was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the station, which at the time made him the youngest member of the HBA ever to hold such an established role. He moved away from Guernsey in 2001 after working for every single one of the islands' media outlets, including Channel Television, BBC Radio Guernsey and Island FM, and went on to work for most UK radio groups including Tindle Radio, G-Cap Media, the Capital Radio Group and the world renowned BBC, as well as many independent and RSL stations right across the country before successfully starting his own audio-production company in England, 'Gene Fallaize Productions', offering complete post-production audio solutions. In 2002 Fallaize made the transition into television as a broadcast engineer for 'Rear Window Television', and soon thereafter was promoted to the role of Engineering Support Manager. During his time in television, he worked all around the world from China to Los Angeles, and worked alongside many British and international personalities such as 'Drew Barrymore (I)' (qv), 'Denise Van Outen' (qv), 'Peter Andre (I)' (qv), 'Chris Tarrant' (qv), 'Lucy Davis (II)' (qv), 'Katie Price (III)' (qv), 'Jamelia' (qv), and 'Emma Bunton' (qv). Whilst in Los Angeles, Fallaize got his first real taste of the film industry, and although he didn't know it at the time, his life was about to change forever. In 2006, he became involved in 'Nick Love (I)' (qv)'s British action film _Outlaw (2007)_ (qv) as an Executive Producer, providing him with his first feature film 'producer' credit. This was the moment in which he realized that producing was exactly what he wanted to do, and in 2006 he expanded his audio production company 'Gene Fallaize Productions' to incorporate a new film production arm, thus forming 'The GFP Group', consisting of 'GFP' and its new sister-company 'Cupsogue Pictures'. Gene is now the global CEO of Cupsogue Pictures which is based in Los Angeles, and he retains an involvement in every film they are produce, usually in a producer capacity, including the critically acclaimed _Outlaw (2007)_ (qv) starring 'Sean Bean' (qv) and 'Bob Hoskins (I)' (qv), and the film and television series, "Star Child" (2008-) written by 'Ernest Porter' (qv). Recent work includes producing horror shorts "Shattered Mind" (2008) and the award-winning _8ight Limbs (2008)_ (qv), as well as experimental feature adventure-drama _Monkeyshine (2008)_ (qv), which was also his first sole-producer role. Current work includes producing British action-thriller Sure Fire Hit (2011), directed by 'Darren S. Cook' (qv) and fantasy-adventure movie 'Welcome to Purgatory' (2011). Upcoming work includes romantic-comedy _Let's Just Do It (2012)_ (qv) which Fallaize has written and will also be directing. In addition, he is producing several features which will see him work alongside talent such as 'Nicolas Cage' (qv), 'Kris Marshall' (qv) and 'Seth Rogen' (qv). Fallaize shares his time between London and Los Angeles, where he continues to work with regular associates 'Michael Sani' (qv) and 'Darren S. Cook' (qv). He has one son, Peter Fallaize, who was born in 2007.
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- Cameos in many of the films he produces.

- Often writes a 'Reverend' character into his films, usually with a self-cameo in mind.

- Frequently works with actor 'Michael Sani' (qv)

- Named his motion picture production company 'Cupsogue Pictures' after visiting Cupsogue beach in Westhampton, New York, whilst location scouting for the upcoming picture 'Flight 800' (2014).

- Has one son, Peter Blake Fallaize born in 2007.

- Named his son Peter after his Grandfather, and his own middle name.

- Is an actual Reverend, and is licensed to perform all the duties of a Reverend in the state of California. He cameoed as 'Reverend Gene Fallaize' in _Monkeyshine (2008)_ (qv) as himself, which meant the credit was totally genuine.

- He based the story for _Let's Just Do It (2012)_ (qv) on several real-life events of his own. He wrote the script basing it those events, but as a far more famous producer under the name of 'Peter Blake', which are the forenames of his real-life son.

- Prefers to fly with American Airlines and British Airways.

- His favorite film of all time is _The Shawshank Redemption (1994)_ (qv), followed closely by _The Elephant Man (1980)_ (qv) and _Back to the Future (1985)_ (qv).

- Is a big fan of UK chocolate bar 'Wispa', produced by Cadburys, and always maintains a personal stock level since the brand was re-released in 2008. During his time in L.A., he receives shipments from the U.K.

- Is a qualified Alpine skier at black diamond level.

- Owner of production company Cupsogue Pictures.

- Is a big enthusiast of space exploration, especially lunar based, including the Apollo missions and the upcoming Orion Moon missions.

- Grew up on the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

- Born in the town of Kettering in Northamptonshire, England, but moved to the island of Guernsey at the age of four with his parents.

- His younger brother 'Ben Fallaize' (qv) is a special effects make-up artist.

- Nominated for 'Outstanding Freelancer Award' at the 2009 Production Base Freelancer Of The Year Awards.

- Nominated for Best Picture for _Monkeyshine (2008)_ (qv) at the 2009 Star Awards in Chicago.

- Radio presenter - Various - 1997-2006

- Television Production - Various - 2003-2008

- Whatever you want in life, try hard enough and you will succeed.

- Never give up on the good times.

- It doesn't matter what your goal is in life, as long as you have a goal.

- Nothing satisfies but your best.

- (January 2009) Has just finished the first draft of 'Let's Just Do It' (2011)

- (November 2009) Producing 'Sure Fire Hit' (2010) and 'The Summoning' (2010)

- (July 2010) Has just finished the script of an untitled 'Superman' project which he will also be producing and directing later this year.

- The Summoning (2010) -> $48,000.00

- Sure Fire Hit (2011) -> £72,000.00

- _Welcome to Purgatory (2011)_ (qv) -> £135,000

- "The Herald" (UK), 21 November 2008, Vol. 2354, Iss. 1, pg. 3, by: Lawrence John, "Red Carpet Rolled Out For Film Stars"

- "The Telegraph" (UK), 18 November 2008, Vol. 131861, Iss. 1-6, pg. 3, by: Bernie Goodjohn, "Putting On The Style At Film Premiere"

- "The Herald" (UK), 11 November 2008, Vol. 2347, Iss. 1, pg. 1, by: Lawrence John, "Director Jamie Brings Film Premiere Home"

- "The Telegraph" (UK), 9 November 2008, Vol. 131845, Iss. 2-4, pg. 7, by: Bernie Goodjohn, "Monkey Magic At Cinema Premiere"

- "The Press" (UK), 12 July 2008, Vol. 0604, Iss. 572, pg. 1, by: Cheryl Latter, "Fame For Herm"

- "The Press" (UK), 17 June 2008, Vol. 0585, Iss. 904, pg. 1, by: Zoe Ash, "Herm Set To Star In Movie"

- "The Telegraph" (UK), 13 July 2007, Vol. 102707, Iss. 4-21, pg. 1, by: Kerry McDermott, "Avast There Me Hearties"

- "The Herald" (UK), 12 April 2009, Vol. 21,964, Iss. 1529, pg. 4, by: Richard Marks, "Duo's Horror Project Gets DVD Release"

- "The Herald" (UK), 19 March 2009, Vol. 21,964, Iss. 1507, pg. 5, by: Lawrence John, "And It All Started In Kettering Town"

- "The Herald" (UK), 5 March 2009, Vol. 21,964, Iss. 1505, pg. 3, by: Julie Fisher, "Hollywood Glamour Puts Wheels On The Bus"