Scott Marcano
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Portfolio: www.vimeo.com/scottmarcano
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/marcano
Professional Experience:
Executive Producer - Brave New Films, 2014 - 2015
Responsible for writing, producing, and directing videos and interactive game projects. Set milestones, prepared budgets and schedules, supervised crews, negotiated deals, handled delivery of all materials, and responded to feedback from senior management.
Chief Accomplishments:
• Created the most popular video in company history, “Racism is Real,” which generated over 2 million views on YouTube and 12 million on Facebook.
• Increased overall viewership of all videos by 75%.
• Decreased department expenses by 2/3.
• Improved quality control systems and streamlined production techniques to double total production.
• Consulted with legal team to ensure projects met legal clearances, resulting in 100% compliance on all projects.
Freelance Writer/Producer/Director – Diablo Productions, 1994 - present
Produced, wrote and directed theatrical feature and television projects for studios and independent production companies generating over $30 million in gross revenue for clients. Developed and published critically-acclaimed graphic novels (Hum; Nancy Hernandez and the Black Widows; and The Unwanted) for national distribution. Film and Television Credits include: “Bio-Dome” (MGM); “Paved New World” and “Sea Slugs” (The Walt Disney Company); “Sanitarium” starring Malcolm MacDowell (Highland Film Group/Kerry Valdarama Productions); “The Santa Brothers” (Radar Pictures); “The Journey” (Vanguard Pictures); “The 2006 Multi-Cultural Prism Awards Show” (Anutha Media); and “Undressed” (MTV).
Awards include: Nichols Fellowship finalist screenplay for “Memories of A Hundred;” and Winner of “Best Play of the Festival” Backstage Magazine World Play Festival for “The Driftnet Urban Opera.”
Marketing Director - Kerry Valderrama Productions, 2010 - 2014
Led marketing on nationally distributed comic book “Sanitarium.” Created online and direct marketing campaigns. Coordinated promotions at special events, trade shows, and conventions.
Chief Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded successful marketing campaign that produced sale orders meeting or exceeding all distributor quarterly benchmarks.
• Recruited and coordinated orders with new overseas printing company, which succeeded in 30% reduction of publishing costs for project.
Producer, Interactive Content - Kaufman/Patricof Enterprises, 1999 - 2000
Produced interactive game content and developed website. Trained, directed, and supervised programming team, clearing technical roadblocks and ensure timely delivery of interactive projects.
Copywriter, Film Marketing - Carroll & Company Motion Picture Advertising, 1992 - 1994
Created ad copy for theatrical trailers and television advertisement for Universal Studios and Warner Brothers. Films included: “Barton Fink,” “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Child’s Play 2,” “A Kiss Before Dying,” “The Shadow,” and “Intersection.”
Education:
BFA, New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Founders Award for outstanding academic work.
Attended Graduate Film Program at the University of Southern California.
Essential Skills:
• Extensive project management experience. Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Proficient technically with MSOffice, Adobe Creative Suite, and Flash.
• Knows how to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication, writing, technical and organizational skills.
• Strong creative vision and keen attention to detail.
• Experience developing games and interactive content.
Professional Associations:
Member of the WGA and NALIP