Sales Executive
Resume:
Ricardo Amurrio
Venice, CA *0291
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SUMMARY OF QUALICATIONS (SKILLS & ABILITIES)
10+Years of experience with Theatrical International Pre-sales
10+ Years of nurturing the relationship with the local subsidy and government boards to maximize their ability to secure local subsidies/tax credits.
10+ years of exceptional ability to be successfully creative
Self-sufficient in taking projects from start to completion.
Ability to keep a cool head under pressure and work quickly, accurately, and confidently in a fast-paced environment, under budget Available and willing to work extended hours (during crunch times!)
10+ Years of successful track record to conduct independent and scholarly research that collects and expands descriptions and examples of various conventions and devices (tropes) found within creative works including television and film, literature, comics, video games, advertisements, and toys.
Able to lead large and small groups make them see the big picture
A love for current events, pop culture, and movies.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE 10/07 to CURRENT
Stone Junction
Venice
CA
Provide creative development services in the field of production
Specialize in international co-production structures and local language films.
Improve client strategies for entering emerging markets, advising clients on how to break negotiation deadlocks due to the cultural differences between industries.
Optimize production budgets by minimizing costs/overheads and maximizing access to soft money/tax credits/subsidies.Responsible for raising, optimizing and managing the various development funds: European Media Funds, UK Film Council Super Slate, Development Tax Deals.
Advise equity investors, providing risk assessment analysis and negotiating of their investment deal.
Expanded the business into the Latin American and Chinese markets: negotiating and papering critical development slate deal, output deals, joint venture with partners in Mexico, overall deal in China for the production and sales of Chinese content.
Refined the structure of various international co-productions in the UK and Germany.
Gained international recognition for the division worldwide, bridging the business practices between a major Hollywood studio and the local production standards. The head of the censorship board in China said in a speech delivered at HK Film Festival: “If you want to know how to make successful co-productions in China, look at what Stone Junction is doing”.
Liaison with writers and creative to development creative content including notes, writers room
Collaborate with internal and external teams on brainstorming sessions to enhance creative direction, scripts, titles, characters and more on an as-needed basis.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest social, internet zeitgeist, pop-culture, and entertainment news trends.
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, including deadlines, legal practices, confidentiality, and design standards.
Producer/editor, with demonstrated ability to write, research, produce, and edit original content that adapts to suit audience and subject.
Help produce 17 films in 12 different countries
EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma, Film Studies
London South Bank University
London
Master of Arts/PHD
University of Cantabria
Santander
Spain
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