Development Executive
Resume:
Cel: 310-***-****
Email: acy4is@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
•30 years of production experience: Live-action, VFX, Animation and Post-Production.
•20 years Sr. management experience.
•Strong knowledge of emerging media trends and digital technologies.
•Ability to communicate ideas effectively to all stakeholders
•Strong knowledge of crew/talent roles and rates (union/Non-union), and how to build a “right sized” crew for all projects.
•Strong talent facing skills.
•Excellent client facing/interpersonal skills.
•Focused on delivering great and effective work.
•Able to effectively guide a project from concept through post-production phases.
•Team focused and knowledgeable to be effective with all production team members.
Responsibilities
•Strong directing all aspects of production on a daily basis.
•Close collaboration with EVP’s to address clients’ objectives and strategies.
•Create and manage production budgets for all projects.: MM, AICP, AICE, Shotgun, Gorilla.
•Oversee and manage relationships with external production resources.
•Review and integrate new technologies staying abreast of all new opportunities in live-action production, motion graphics, VFX and post-production communities trends/technologies.
•Strong ability to work directly with clients and account teams to produce web video, sizzle reels, b-roll, and additional brand content.
•Lead all projects through every phase of production including creative development, pre-production, production/shooting, post-production, finishing/delivery.
•Collaborate with production team and editorial team on creative development and post-production on projects.
•Develop scopes of work (SOW) and budget parameters for all projects.
•Collaborate closely with design and interactive group to develop multi-platform visual content.
•Extremely effective in communicating ongoing project status with the executives, video team and account teams/clients.
Line producing.
Script and storyboard break-down.
Budgeting and scheduling.
Vendor and crew sourcing.
3D stereovision production.
Editing: Final Cut Pro X; Premier; Avid.
Special effects: miniatures.
SD/HD/4K Stereoscopic.
DI, pre-viz and on-set supervision.
Post Production pipelines for Red, Quantel, Da Vinci, Filmlight’s Baselight, Lustre, Nuke, Fusion, AE. Color correction.
Extensive experience in Sales and Marketing, new business development.
Story development.
Interactive media.
Experiential events and shows.
Keynote address events, large format multi-projection systems: DATATON “Watchout”.
Laser shows, 3D Projection Mapping.
Production actualization.
Augmented Reality, full-immersion interactive experience.
Online broadcast content creation and editorial: i.e. VizRT.
Multi-platform content use/reuse purposing.
Web design, incl. eCommerce asset integration.
Oversee, budget and manage productions while collaborating with producers and executives within the Creative, Consumer and Integrated Marketing departments to realize each project's potential.
Create, implement and drive highly effective production plans for shoots and events
Create and manage production schedules and shoot calendars.
Identify and engage third-party producers where required. Supervise all budgets, production calendars and ensure vendors adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Partner with production finance to monitor and actualize project budgets and report accurate costs.
Interface with various internal departments on production related issues including Business and Legal Affairs, Risk Management Technical Operations, Facilities, Music and Media Licensing, Music & Talent etc.
Source, hire and oversee project-based employees as work requires including a regular, rotating team of Producers, Production Managers, Coordinators and Production Assistants.
Solicit competitive bids and negotiate favorable deals with vendors and locations
Analyze and anticipate all production related concerns to ensure projects are managed in a cost effective manner.
Finance/Administration, Production & Design, and Professional Development
Superior negotiating, budgeting and financial skills with a strong background in production legal dealings.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills. SOW’s and contracts.
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay detail-obsessed in a heavy volume, deadline-intensive environment.
Professional Experience
Executive and Line Producer 2013 – 2016
Lotus Pictures. Post/VFX Producer. Corporate. “SAGE, “SAP, Post production systems integration lead.
FuseFX NY. Episodic VFX Producer: “Mr. Robot, “American Made”, “Super Trooper II”.
Freelance LP and EP consultant for commercial and feature film production, post and VFXand integrated media.
Freelance LP and EP consultant for commercial and feature film production, post and VFXand integrated media.
EME, Inc. “Time Bandits II. Title trailer teaser: Kickstarter. Commercial:
EME, Inc. Coldwell-Banker. Internal property commercials featuring new technologies including interactive hand motion control systems, VFX and UAV aerial filming.
EME, Inc. “Area 51”. Theatrical title trailer and TV commercial teaser.
Numerous :10, :15, :20 and :30 sec commercials with live-action, MG, VFX, 3D.
2012 – 2013. VFX Producer: Artificialife, Inc. Director: Christopher Jelley.
2012 Executive Producer/Sr. Producer: 1stAveMachine, NY. Commercials budgeting, scheduling, interactive events, keynote address for Qualcomm. Interactive media content production. Live broadcast graphics producer for Comcast Pix2Win, IT department supervisor, designer artist and compositer interviews, creative producer, new technology interface and use evaluation.
2010 – 2011 Freelance Producer.
FVLP Inc. 2011. Producer/Designer for new music related career building website within a global social networking format.
HTS/Animaccord. 2011. Development of animation studio startup based on expansion of existing Russian children’s animation studio. Functions included consulting advisor to capital investment company, development of a business plan including financial forecasts, staffing and technical needs, milestones and core group identification requirements. Client relations and new business development.
Freelance: Budgeting, story and script development/breakdowns.
VFX, 3D Stereovision consultant Supervising Producer, Line Producer and Post supervision. Development.
2D and 3D Stereovision color grading supervision.
Artificial Life, Feature Development and budgeting. Director: Christopher Jelley.
Production marketing, sales and fund raising. New company startup fund raising and business plan creation and venture capital pitches.
2006 - 2008 Producer/Executive Producer
Cognitive Imaging. Executive Producer. VFX content and software development and marketing; VFX animation imaging and post production. VFX Supervisor: Bela Broszek; CTO, Caleb Howard.
Artificial Life, Feature Development and budgeting. Director: Christopher Jelley.
Sentinel Films. Feature budgeting and scheduling. Executive Producer: Francoise Masson.
2004 -2005 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Production Coordinator/Office Manager: Sarah Cloutier.
Stargate Digital UK. Feature film visual effects facility. Productions included:
“White Noise”, Director: Geoffrey Sax;
“Seed Of Chucky” Director: Don Mancini;
“A Bear Named Winnie”, Director: John Kent Harrison;
“Into The West”, Directors: Robert Dornhelm and Sergio Mimica-Gezzan; “Clubhouse”, Directors: Steve Gomer and Gavin O'Connor;
“The Legend of Earthsea” Director: Robert Lieberman.
1996 – 2004 PRODUCER, DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER.
Optic Nerve Productions. Post Production Producer & Supervisor.
The Digital Horde, London. CG Producer.
Artificial Life, Feature Development. Exec. Prod. Director: Christopher Jelley.
Enclos Corp. 3D CG Architectural Animation. Producer/Animator.
Disney Studios. TV Animation, Direct To Video. Development Producer in-house various projects. ( Including “Fox and the Hound II”).
Universal Pictures / Sea Star Productions: “Virus”. Executive Producer: Gale Anne Hurd; Director; John Bruno. VFX Producer.
DreamQuest Images (Div. of Walt Disney Studios) Feature VFX Script Breakdowns/Producer. VFX Budget Producer: "Inspector Gadget".
Warner Bros. /Chandler Grp. "Batman & Robin - The Iceman". VFX Producer:
Paramount Pictures /E. Feldman Productions. "Hot Dog: The Movie"; Director: Peter Markle. Location Manager.
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