Eric A. Stillwell
Encyclopedia
Eric A. Stillwell is a producer
and writer
who has worked on a number of television series, made-for-television movies, and motion pictures, including numerous Star Trek series and motion pictures.
Stillwell graduated from the University of Oregon
in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.
television movie starring James Garner
and James Woods
that received 5 Emmy Award
s, 2 Golden Globes, a Peabody Award
, a Christopher Award
and the Humanitas Prize
..
In 1987, Stillwell moved to Los Angeles, where he served as production assistant and script coordinator for Star Trek: The Next Generation
. He would serve as a production associate on Star Trek: Voyager
and as script coordinator on Star Trek: Insurrection
in 1998.
Stillwell went on to serve from 1999 to 2005 as Vice President of Operations for Piller², the production company created by Trek scriptwriter and producer Michael Piller
. He also served as associate producer on USA's Dead Zone
television series, as well as ABC Family
's Wildfire series.
episode "Yesterday's Enterprise
," a fan favorite, in 1990, and briefly took a turn before the camera as a Klingon extra in 1991's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
.
He co-wrote the 1995 Voyager
episode "Prime Factors
" with David R. George III in 1999, and collaborated with George and Armin Shimerman
on the story upon which the 1999 DS9
novel The 34th Rule was based.
(Trek creator Gene Roddenberry
's personal assistant), and notable fandom figure Bjo Trimble
, leading its figures to swell toward 3,000 fans. Today, the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Starfleet as the world's largest science fiction fan club.
Stillwell has participated in several "Cruise Trek" cruises and was an active participant on the Trekweb.com discussion boards in 2003 and 2004.
. In 2006, he was the head writer and associate producer on Nanna's Cottage
and Monster Sunday School, two children's television series produced by Polara Productions
. Stillwell is currently employed by the University of Oregon in their Public & Government Affairs department.
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
who has worked on a number of television series, made-for-television movies, and motion pictures, including numerous Star Trek series and motion pictures.
Stillwell graduated from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Production
Stillwell began work in the field in 1986 as a production assistant on Promise, a HallmarkHallmark Hall of Fame
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television movie starring James Garner
James Garner
James Garner is an American film and television actor, one of the first Hollywood actors to excel in both media. He has starred in several television series spanning a career of more than five decades...
and James Woods
James Woods
James Howard Woods is an American film, stage and television actor. Woods is known for starring in critically acclaimed films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and in the television legal drama Shark. He has won three Emmy Awards, and has gained...
that received 5 Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
s, 2 Golden Globes, a Peabody Award
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting...
, a Christopher Award
Christopher Award
The Christopher Award is presented to the producers, directors, and writers of books, motion pictures and television specials that "affirm the highest values of the human spirit"...
and the Humanitas Prize
Humanitas Prize
The Humanitas Prize is an award for film and television writing intended to promote human dignity, meaning, and freedom. It began in 1974 with Father Ellwood "Bud" Kieser — also the founder of Paulist Productions — but is generally not seen as specifically directed toward religious...
..
In 1987, Stillwell moved to Los Angeles, where he served as production assistant and script coordinator for Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
. He would serve as a production associate on Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
and as script coordinator on Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection is a 1998 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes, written by Michael Piller , and with music composed by Jerry Goldsmith. It is the ninth film in the Star Trek franchise, and the third to feature the cast from the television series Star Trek: The Next...
in 1998.
Stillwell went on to serve from 1999 to 2005 as Vice President of Operations for Piller², the production company created by Trek scriptwriter and producer Michael Piller
Michael Piller
Michael Piller was an American television scriptwriter and producer, who was most famous for his contributions to the Star Trek franchise.-Early life and career:Piller was born in Port Chester, New York...
. He also served as associate producer on USA's Dead Zone
The Dead Zone (TV series)
The Dead Zone, aka Stephen King's Dead Zone is an American-Canadian science fiction/suspense series starring Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith, who discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma...
television series, as well as ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
's Wildfire series.
Writing
Stillwell co-wrote the TNGStar Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
episode "Yesterday's Enterprise
Yesterday's Enterprise (TNG episode)
"Yesterday's Enterprise" is the fifteenth episode of the third season of the science fiction television show Star Trek: The Next Generation. The episode first aired in syndication the week of February 19, 1990...
," a fan favorite, in 1990, and briefly took a turn before the camera as a Klingon extra in 1991's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is the sixth feature film in the Star Trek science fiction franchise and is the last of the Star Trek films to include the entire main cast of the 1960s Star Trek television series. Released in 1991 by Paramount Pictures, it was directed by Nicholas Meyer and...
.
He co-wrote the 1995 Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
episode "Prime Factors
Prime Factors (Voyager episode)
"Prime Factors" is the tenth episode of Star Trek: Voyager.-Plot:The episode opens with the Maquis crew socializing well with the Voyager crew. Then the crew receives a distress call and contact the ship. It turns out that the ship isn't in distress, but says that the Voyager is - for being a...
" with David R. George III in 1999, and collaborated with George and Armin Shimerman
Armin Shimerman
Armin Shimerman is an American actor. Shimerman is best known for playing the Ferengi bartender Quark in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Principal Snyder in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kramer's caddy Stan on Seinfeld, voicing Dr. Nefarious in the Ratchet & Clank series, and Andrew...
on the story upon which the 1999 DS9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
novel The 34th Rule was based.
Trek Fandom
Prior to the commencement of his career, from 1981 to 1984, Stillwell served as president of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association. During Stillwell's administration, he presided over structural reorganizations within the group, restored good relations with the Star Trek Welcommittee, and increased the group's visibility by publicizing with Starlog, Susan SackettSusan Sackett
Susan Sackett is an American author and screenwriter, best known for her involvement in the Star Trek franchise.-Biography:Susan Sackett was born in New York City on December 18, 1943, raised in Connecticut and moved to Florida after graduating from Hillhouse High School in New Haven...
(Trek creator Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry
Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry was an American television screenwriter, producer and futurist, best known for creating the American science fiction series Star Trek. Born in El Paso, Texas, Roddenberry grew up in Los Angeles, California where his father worked as a police officer...
's personal assistant), and notable fandom figure Bjo Trimble
Bjo Trimble
Betty Jo Trimble , universally known as Bjo ,is a significant figure in the history of science fiction fandom...
, leading its figures to swell toward 3,000 fans. Today, the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Starfleet as the world's largest science fiction fan club.
Stillwell has participated in several "Cruise Trek" cruises and was an active participant on the Trekweb.com discussion boards in 2003 and 2004.
Current Activities
Stillwell, along with his wife Debra, currently live in Eugene, OregonEugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. In 2006, he was the head writer and associate producer on Nanna's Cottage
Nanna's Cottage
Nanna's Cottage is a children's TV series created by husband and wife producing team Davey Porter and Karen Sponsler-Porter.The show is about a 75-year old grandmother Abigale "Nanna" Macaroon, a world traveler and archeologist, who dispenses love and knowledge to her granddaughter and her friends...
and Monster Sunday School, two children's television series produced by Polara Productions
Polara Productions
Polara Productions is a television production company based in Eugene, Oregon. The founders of the company are Davey Porter and Karen Sponsler-Porter....
. Stillwell is currently employed by the University of Oregon in their Public & Government Affairs department.