Steven Feldman
Creative Director & Producer
Nashville, TN 37206 615-***-****
ad3bjv@r.postjobfree.com
Portfolio https://vimeo.com/user1724827
SUMMARY
Award-winning and highly accomplished
creative in the entertainment industry with a
proven track record of developing engaging
content and bringing innovative ideas to life.
Stellar record of leading teams to numerous
successful productions, including award-
winning television shows. Skilled in
developing creative concepts, managing
production teams, and delivering projects
within tight deadlines and budgets.
Demonstrated success in developing and
executing long-term strategies for television
and video production that align with business
goals and objectives. Recognized for
outstanding creativity and attention to
detail.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Creative Direction
• Concept Development
• Production Management
• Content Creation & Development
• Storytelling & Script Editing
• Video Production & Editing
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Visual Identity
• Children’s Programming
• Leadership & Team Management
AWARDS
Emmy Award Sesame Street, 2002
11 Telly Awards, 2021-2023
Webby Award Honoree, 2023
Wondermore
SIGNATURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Impressive portfolio of work with diverse talents, including Bill Nye, Linda Ellerbe, Bill Maher, and Elmo, for networks such as PBS, CBS, Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, MSNBC, and Discovery.
• Earned an Emmy Award for Directing on Sesame Street and contributed to nine additional Emmy nominations and awards for directing popular children's shows including Barney and Friends, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Christopher Lowell Show, and The Nick News.
• Directed and produced six short films for Sesame Workshop's Military Initiative, aiding in transition of children and parents to civilian life, directed a pre-school tablet-based TV series, Charlie & Company, and produced web/video content for Nowdebatethis.com, a teen-based forensic web experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sam Hill Creative – Nashville, TN 1990 – Present
Owner / Director / Producer / EP
Directed and managed creative teams in all aspects of production from concept to final delivery for successful and award-winning productions. Produced and directed television productions for national and international clients, achieving high viewership and engagement rates. Conceptualized, developed, and implemented innovative and visually stunning creative strategies that effectively communicated clients' messages and brand identities to target audiences. Managed budgets to maximize resources and negotiate favorable rates with vendors and suppliers to achieve cost savings. Cultivated strong relationships with industry professionals, including photographers, directors, editors, and production companies, and leveraged these networks to source talent and resources for projects.
• Developed and produced diverse television programs, including Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Lazy Town, and Moon and Me. Directed an original, musical theater production of Rock Odyssey, a teen-targeted, rock and roll version of Homer’s Odyssey produced, by Walden Media.
• Spearheaded development of a pre-school over-the-top (OTT) platform for In Touch Media in Atlanta, showcasing strong leadership and creativity in the field of media production for young children.
• Directed and produced documentaries on prison life for MSNBC, showcasing a deep understanding of complex subject matter and the ability to translate it into compelling visual storytelling.
• Developing a documentary feature examining the life of David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, with focus on creating engaging and thought-provoking content. (Ongoing)
• Created and produced educational content, including a science series, mathematics videos for young children, and web content with Sir James Galway, while teaching film and television courses at Lipscomb University and conducting directing workshops at Television in Mexico City for the award-winning Plaza Sesamo. TELEVISION CREDITS
Directed by
Wondermorekids.com (co-creator/P/D) InTouch Media
Aunty Panda No Strings
Moon and Me BBC
Snugs House Universal Kids
Sesame Street Military Initiative (P/D) Sesame Workshop Lazy Town Nickelodeon
The Breakdown (EP) DanceNetwork.TV
Charley and Company School Zone
Sesame Street PBS
Barney and Friends PBS
The Eyes of Nye PBS
Allegra's Window Nickelodeon
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Nickelodeon
‘Nick News (P/D) Nickelodeon
Out of the Box Disney Channel
Fridays Cartoon Network
Rock Odyssey Walden Media
BibleMesh.com (Content and Creative Director) Kairos Foundation NowDebateThis.com (C0ntent and Creative Director) Templeton Foundation Guiding Light CBS
As the World Turns CBS
Crime and Punishment (Producer) NBC
Lock Up-Colorado Penitentiary (P/D) MSNBC
Lock Up-Shock Incarceration (P/D) MSNBC
Edgewise MSNBC
Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher Comedy Central Children’s Miracle Network (P) FOX
Baby Leaps Leap Frog Interactive
Cosmic Signals (Pilot) TV Land
The Ananda Lewis Show King World
The Christopher Lowell Show (P/D) Discovery
K.I.D.S. TV Showtime