or many years, Mr. Vreeland has been a member of the Directors Guild of America.
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA, June 10, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Roger Carlton Vreeland has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
For more than 50 years, Mr. Vreeland has been making an impact in the arts and entertainment industry as a sought-after first and second assistant director in Hollywood, California. Experienced in all areas of the field, including feature pictures, movies of the week, television series and commercials, he also excels at supervising personnel, staying on budget, preparing production boards, following shooting schedules and other details that are essential in the development of a successful project.
Passionate about telling a story through the eyes of a camera, Mr. Vreeland began working as a production assistant where he garnered significant training in the field from his father, his father's colleagues and numerous celebrities. After several years in the industry, his first major contribution was working on the set of the TBS hit television series "Eight is Enough" with Larimar Productions in 1977. Among numerous other films and shows, Mr. Vreeland was involved in the production of the 1978 thriller "Avalanche" starring Rock Hudson and the 1982 action film "Death Wish II" starring Charles Bronson.
When the filming industry was slow, Mr. Vreeland found employment with the Atascadero State Hospital in Atascadero, California, a psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane, where he was promoted to unit supervisor. Leveraging his personal expertise, Mr. Vreeland later had the opportunity to direct a film called "Escape From Hell" via Arturo Gonzalez Cinematographic Productions SA, which was filmed at a mental institution in Montana. It told the story of what life is like living in an insane asylum.
Coming of age, Mr. Vreeland developed a passion for the arts from his family. His mother was a dancer and his father, brother and uncle were all prominent individuals in the film and television industry. Grateful for the mentorship and firsthand experience he received over the years, he also recognizes the influence that his father had on his career. A very competitive field, Mr. Vreeland was fortunate to have traveled all over the U.S. and to have worked at several major studios.
Long dedicated to civil advocacy, Mr. Vreeland often participates in various events that support Alzheimer's disease. He is also involved through his church, Cheney Church of the Nazarene.
Born and raised in Southern California, Mr. Vreeland graduated from James Monroe High School in 1966. He subsequently attended several local colleges before achieving an associate degree in 1975 and completing a psychiatric technician program in 1986.
For many years, Mr. Vreeland has been a member of the Directors Guild of America. In this capacity, he receives copies of numerous films that are being considered for awards and can vote for best director. Mr. Vreeland's father was notably a founding member and past president of the organization, and his late brother was also a member.
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