Writer, Director, Producer, Public Relations & Promotions

Erick G. Benson, a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. While still in college, he worked as a live news cameraman for channel 18 KSCI Global Television and performed post -production duties for various cable TV stations. After graduating, he joined the Mark Goodson Production Company as a Public Relations Representative, with the game show staff of “Family Feud.” Next, he demonstrated his advertising skills as an Account Executive with P.D.S. Sports Inc., where he sold radio spots for the company’s radio show, “Inside Track.” Mr. Benson also worked as an Account Executive with Ted Salter and Associates in conjunction with 1580 KDAY Radio Station in Los Angeles. Soon after, he and an associate formed the Benson & Rosenthal Advertising Agency. Mr. Benson was responsible for various accounts in the Palm Springs market. His duties included copy writing, ad sells, publicity/promotions, marketing, and producing and directing television commercials. As for the popular hit television show, “Love Connection,” Mr. Benson was responsible for promotions and recruitment of contestants throughout Southern California. He also directed a contemporary variety show featuring Grammy award winner, Anita Baker.

In 1992, he attended UCLA to further enhance his script writing ability.

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The article was also featured on B.E.T. (Black Entertainment Television) in May and July of 1994.

In February 1995, he wrote and produced the hit stage play, “Sistah Story,” which premiered in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, and subsequently toured throughout Southern and Northern California. Mr. Benson has more recently written and directed three additional stage plays. The plays are entitled The Lost Season (1996), The Risen Verdict (1998) and Bethlehem on Broadway, which premiered in December 2001 at the Ontario Convention Center.

Mr. Benson’s future as a writer appears to be very promising. Beyond the success that he has already experienced, he has much more creativity to share with the world. Stay tuned to the next stage of Mr. Benson’s career as his film scripts are being presented to the entertainment industry. Presently, Mr. Benson is completing his second book entitled, “Framed Justice.” His third book is entitled, “Black White Boy”. “The Weight-Pile Murder” is his first book. (see www.erickgbenson.com) His first book was recently featured on the Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show in Los Angeles.

Mr. Benson is also the Founder of Urban Dreams Film Works. This company was developed as a secondary film company to produce films of various genres with the emphasis concentrated on ethnic issues and values. The program allows minority filmmakers and writers an avenue for possible production and development of their own projects.

August 2005 earned a Masters Degree in Creative Writing- Madison University.

2004-2005 Season-(ABA-American Basketball Association) Orange County Crush Organization

Position: Director of Publicity & Public Relations.

Responsible for all media relations, press releases and community outreach programs.

· Completed several film scripts through the partnership of Ben-Her Entertainment.

· Completed Hollywood Film Institute’s Director and Producer courses.

· Director of Drama, Loveland Church-Largest Church in the Inland Empire (10,000 members)

In July 1993, he wrote a specialized article, which was published nationally in “ESSENCE Magazine.”

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