Jason Brewer

Executive Producer Creative Development

Education:

Certificate of Advanced Web Development and UX Design - UCLA Extentions

Bachelors in Arts in Graphic Design - Louisiana Tech University

Summary

20 years of experience in Reality TV, working in multiple senior level departments, including Show Runner, Head of Development, Camera, and Post Production Supervisor on projects like "Hoarders" on A&E to overseeing entire productions for major networks like HGTV and DIY.

In-depth technical knowledge of the entire production pipeline from camera to final master delivery. As Post Production Supervisor and Camera Operator I have consistently delivered polished content for networks such as PBS and A&E. Whether actively collaborating on-set with field crews or working in post-production facilities providing direction to colorists, audio engineers, and editors, I bring a robust technical background to every project.

As a Producer and Head of Development, I have successfully managed and crafted projects with budgets spanning 250-450k per episode. My role involves seamless collaboration with networks from conceptualization to final delivery, integrating managerial, creative, and technical skillsets.

• Manage communication between multiple stakeholders and executives.

• Creative project development.

• Creative story development and story structuring.

• Managing and developing large budgets, calendars, delivery schedules, deliverables.

• Technical production and post production.

Freelance PBS

June 2021 - Jan 2024

Post Production Supervisor

• Legacy List With Matt Paxton - Managed group of 8 remote editors across the country. Delivered master episodes nationally and internationally to spec.

•PBS Editor - Edited various content for VPM/PBS.

Freelance A&E

2017 - 2024

Camera Operator A&E

• Hoarders on A&E - Camera operator for 5 seasons.

Freelance

Sept 2017 - Present

Executive Producer

• Executive Producer - Sir Mix A Lots House Remix - HGTV/DIY. Worked with Sir-Mix-A-Lot to developed, directed, and produce a pilot for HGTV and DIY networks from concept to delivery.

• Executive Producer - The Chef Steps Show - Chefsteps.com. Worked with the chefs and content producers at Chef Steps to develop, direct, and produce three (30 min) episodes of a cooking show from concept to delivery for streaming.

• Camera Operator - A&E Hoarders Season 12

• Camera Operator - A&E Hoarders Season 11

• Director - A&E Hoarders Season 11.

• Writer - A&E Hoarders Season 11.

Screaming Flea Prod.

Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

Head of Development, Creative Producer

As the Head of Development Jason was responsible for managing a team of development producers and overseeing both creative and technical production. Jason worked closely with networks to develop brand specific content while adhering to timelines, budgets, documentation, and technology.

• Manage relationships with network clients and pitch show concepts to executives.

• Structure and write pilot episodes, direct, and oversee the graphic look and feel of the show as well as the content.

• Responsible for managing a team of development producers, developing formats, overseeing production of development projects.

• Developed Sir-Mix A Lots House Remix - DIY (Showrunner)

• Developed Richmond Rehabbers - HGTV (EP & Writer)

• Developed Freaky Sweets - Food Network (EP)

• Developed The Wall - Discovery Latin America (EP)

• Writing pilot episodes that meet network values and branding.

Screaming Flea Prod.

April 2015 - June 2016

Director of Development

• Developed weekly projects to pitch to networks. Cast, produced, directed, and wrote all projects.

• Pitched projects to network executives and agents.

Big Table Media

Aug 2014 - March 2015

Supervising Producer Kitchen Crashers DIY - 13 Episodes

• Managed a crew of 10 people producing 13 episodes of Kitchen Crashers for DIY Network.

• Managed all aspects of pre-production and production including storylines, casting, crew, and directing.

Screaming Flea Productions (Seattle)

Supervising Producer Made in America - 13 Episodes

• Managed a crew of 10 people in the field, producing 13 episodes of Made in America for Travel Channel Network.

• Managed all aspects of field production including storylines and directing.

Lead Field Producer & Development Producer - 50 Episodes

• Director - over 50 episodes for Hoarders on A&E.

• Developed two concepts for major networks for Morgan Spurlock’s company, Warrior Poets.

Associate Producer - 11 Episodes

• AP and Writer - five episodes of “How the Best is Done.”

• AP and Writer - three episodes of “Magnificent Obsessions”

• AP and Writer - three episodes of “Russo and Steele Auto Auction” for ESPN.

Associate Producer - 63 Episodes

• AP and Writer - over 50 episodes of a home remodeling series “Tool Belt Diva” for Discovery Home.

• AP and Writer - 13 episodes of a sports series “Me vs Me” for the Fine Living Network

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