AMAESHI EZEJI
*********@*****.***
Aus*n, Texas, 78741 • 713-***-****
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Monami Entertainment/Produc?ons – Unscripted TV Development Deal Partnership April 2019 - March 2020
• Successfully sold 2 original show ideas (using sizzle reels & presenta1on decks) to Mona ScoP-Young & her Execu1ve Leadership at Realscreen 2019, securing a one year deal to further develop, shop, and co-produce both concepts.
• Shot & produced new Cast Interviews & B-roll to help create a stronger sizzle reel and presenta1on deck for the partnered projects.
• Par1cipated in bi-weekly calls to discuss detailed network feedback & to map out the next steps in the development 1meline.
•Gained incredibly valuable insight & priceless knowledge of the Development process in the unscripted industry. ITV America/LeCfield Pictures - Unscripted TV Development Deal Partnership February 2018 - January 2019
•Successfully sold an original show idea (using a sizzle reel & a wriPen pitch) to Le‘field Pictures’ Execu1ve Leadership at Realscreen 2018, securing a one year deal with ITV America to further develop & shop the concept, as well as pitch addi1onal concepts.
• Helped schedule, coordinate, and shoot new Cast Interviews & B-roll to help create a stronger sizzle reel and presenta1on deck for the partnered projects.
• Par1cipated in weekly calls to discuss detailed network feedback & to map out the next steps in the development 1meline.
•Gained incredibly valuable insight & priceless knowledge of the Development process in the unscripted industry. Megalomedia - Unscripted TV Development/Shopping Agreement October 2017 - December 2017
•Successfully sold an original show idea to Megalomedia’s development team (using a sizzle reel & a wriPen pitch), securing a 3- month deal to further develop & shop the concept to various networks.
• Par1cipated in weekly calls to discuss industry trends, a pitching game-plan, and to map out the next steps in the development 1meline.
•Gained incredibly valuable insight & priceless knowledge of the Development process in the unscripted industry. YN Produc?ons LLC– Co-Founder & Unscripted TV Development June 2017 - Present
• Co-Founded an independent produc1on company based in Aus1n, Texas with a focus on finding organic ensemble groups with huge personali1es & compelling backstories.
• Developed show concepts from scratch, and networked with various en11es to find the perfect homes for our original projects.
• Watched hundreds of hours of unscripted television to study all aspects of green-lit produc1ons.
• Constantly research poten1al new global trends, and iden1fy gaps in the market that could be filled.
• Landed mul1ple development deals with highly successful produc1on companies. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Realscreen 2019 Delegate– New Orleans, Louisiana - Realscreen 2018 Delegate - Washington, D.C.
• APended highly informa1ve panels to learn about the programming strategies, future plans, and priori1es of the industry.
• Spent quality 1me gehng to know various buyers in the unscripted industry from produc1on companies & networks.
• Par1cipated in speed pitching sessions during coveted face 1me with top execu1ves.
• Showcased my work and original ideas to learn what is needed for a poten1al project to gain legi1mate trac1on. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Advanced – Google Docs, Google Slides, Photoshop, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook; Intermediate - iMovie
Languages: 2nd Year Proficiency in Spanish
Strengths: WriPen & Verbal Communica1on, Rela1onship Building, Teamwork/Collabora1on, Time Management, Persuasion, Nego1a1on, Mul1-tasking, Delega1on, Organiza1on, Planning Skills; Basic Business & Marke1ng Skills Interests: Social Media, Reality Television, Live Music, Entrepreneurship, Anime, Fashion, Culture Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restric1ons Texas State University - San Marcos, TX B.S. Family & Child Development Minor: Business- Professional Sales
GPA: 3.5
May 2018