Bill Starkov

Bill Starkov is an independent producer and financier in Los Angeles.

Having founded Creative Talent Associated (CTA) in 1989, Starkov spent over a decade booking and and marketing talent, and provided casting services for hundreds of music videos, films, commercials, infomercials, print work, shows and private entertainment events. He worked with some of the top vocal performers to create feature film soundtracks.

He has worked with some of the top international brands including Toyota, Reebok, McDonald’s, and Verizon. His music video clients have included such names as Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Jay Z and Janet Jackson. He has provided talent for such films and television shows as SEA BISCUIT, FORREST GUMP, and MONK.

In 2001, Mr. Starkov sold his shares in CTA to concentrate on privately financing productions, something he has been involved with since 1997 through the creation and trading of production hedge funds. Along with his company, Ashland Capital, LLC he has built alliances in the former Soviet states such as Russia, Romania and Bulgaria for funding and distribution deals in the former Eastern Block countries.

Mr. Starkov has financed numerous music videos, commercials and feature projects. He currently has several reality shows in development at various networks. He was a producer on the television series YANA K, as well as the film LOVE IN THE NICK OF TYME.