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BRIAN LUVAR STRICKLAND

Brooklyn, NY 11216 • 347-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • vimeo.com/channels/brianluvar PRODUCER – DIRECTOR – PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Visual storyteller with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry and a track record of creating engaging, action- oriented films. Demonstrated ability to generate promotional content for political advertisements, corporate videos, industrials, special events, and artistic endeavors. Consistently dedicated to quality production through editing and team collaboration. Excel in team-based, deadline-driven environments requiring consummate organization and attention to detail. Technologically advanced, capable of rapidly learning new systems. Areas of expertise, design, and media… VIDEO PRODUCTION DIRECTING MANAGEMENT

• Filming and Editing

• Multi Camera Equipment

• Digital Media

• Pre- and Post-Production

• Concept Development

• Production Budgets

• Set Management

• Photography

• Staff Supervision

• Relationship Development

• Event Coordination

• Audio/Visual design Skills

SELECTED PROJECTS

Runway 27 – 2016 - 2019 Personalized Learning & Critical Thinking in Action Program Fashion Institute of Technology Yearly Fashion Show ThinkCERCA MultiCamera Director, Project Supervisor Director / Co-Producer Full-Figured Fashion Week – 2012-2018 FLEXN Regg Roc – 2014 Plus-Size Fashion Show #WhatsAtStake BET.com

Devoe Signature Events, Co Producer, Director Editor Field Producer / Series Director PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY

Production Supervisor, 2014 to Present

Supervise production teams to create promotional video content for campus events. Serve as Technical Director (TD) Director on multi camera events. Managed Production oversite on multiple event spaces. Coordinate and manage off campus productions. Secure Bids for Event space and classroom up grades. Schedule onsite tours and walk through of Event spaces. Efficient in:

Time Management

Show runner.

Problem solving

Team building

Project lead

Strong communicator

Key accomplishments:

• Incorporated a multi camera Switcher system to record events more efficiently and cut down on the editing process.

• Evaluated team strengths, streamlined abilities to work more efficiently.

• Implemented skill advancement training at no cost to university.

• Incorporated industry standards for more efficient workflow. New York Film Academy – New York, NY

Course Instructor, 2014-2015

Created 8-week intensive Film Production syllabus for Music Video production. Instructed students in concept creation, story boarding, preproduction and concept execution.

• Created the “Industry Vests” Lecture series.

• Created industry internships for students.

• Created Directors Mentorship program

GrandMas Watching Productions – New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA Executive Producer / Director of Music Video, Commercials, Industrials, 2001 to Present Produced music videos, corporate videos and commercials. Developed and executed storylines and treatments for videos. Created and adhered to music video production budgets. Supervised full production and post-production teams. Coordinated event productions such as stadium concerts, corporate conventions, and long/short form documentaries. Maintained project budgets and streamlined production costs by incorporating an inhouse editing team for post- production. Key accomplishments:

• Directed over 150 music videos for diverse artists.

• Represented Several talented New director’s

BET.com – New York, NY (freelance)

Director / Camera Operator, 2014 – 2015

Directed interview segments and coordinated field production. Directed photography and operated camera equipment. SEIU Long-Term Care Union – Los Angeles, CA

Supervising Producer / Director of Communication & Production, 2001 – 2009 Oversaw all aspects of A/V production for union. Supervised in-house production team & ENG crew. Produced and directed online web series. Coordinated events Produced media press kits, campaign PSA, and public access programming. Produced and directed documentary series.

• Produced 2004 Triennial convention at Los Angeles “Staples Center”

• Spearheaded Film & Video voter registration / education campaign to reach over 2 million voters; registered 10,000 voters.

• Increased membership in California health homecare workers union via informative video content.

• Planned and implemented youth media programs and political advertisements in 30/60 second commercial slots.

• Conceptualized, wrote, produced, and directed immigration ads. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

CONCERTS/TOURS

Ministry of Hope Women in Prison Concert series – New York, NY Concert Producer, 2020

• Produce benefit concert tour.

• Maintain Production budget and delivery dates.

• Serve as internal contact for client & Venue representatives.

• Coordinate with Production Manager Tour Manager regarding all specs, union, Loadins-Loadouts, Timeline ect.

“The King’s Tour” Concert Tour – BET / Nature Boy Pictures Field Producer, 2013

• Produced field operation for external shoot.

• Manage ENG crew.

• Create shooting schedule between ENG crew and talent. Hard Knock Life Tour, opening dates, Philadelphia, Baltimore Production Manager, 1998

• Work in close communication with Promoter

• Manage talent riders and requests.

• Work close with stage Manager on talent and stage production

• Manage production timelines and status

• Manage Venue, Talent, and Vendor request.

Film & Television Production

Revolt TV / Global Spin Awards – New York, NY

Field Producer / Camera Operator, 2014 – 2015

• Produced field operation for external shoot.

“The Next Great Baker” Reality Show – High Noon Entertainment / TLC Story Producer, 2012

• Crafted character arcs and story plots for reality TV series. Black Movie Awards – TNT

Segment Producer, 2005

• Produced and directed Honoree packages for Steven Spielberg’s “The Color Purple.”-

• Produced lifetime achievement package honoring Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee.

• Supervised nominee edits packages.

VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Los Angeles, CA

Segment Producer, 2004 – 2006

• Produced and directed Honoree packages for artists Run-Dmc, KRS 1, and Grafitti

• Produced/directed backstage interview segments.

Depasse Entertainment / NAACP Image Awards / Showtime at the Apollo – Los Angeles, CA Segment Producer, 2001 – 2004

• Directed segments and supervised edits on award packages for 2001 – 2004Image Awards.

- Produced and directed Hall of Fame segment honoring Spike Lee 2003 and Ray Charles 2004.

• Field produced Showtime at the Apollo “Kid Quest” series. EDUCATION/TRAINING

Professional Certificate – Digital Media and Communication Center for Media Arts – New York, NY

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Adobe Creative Suite (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Avid, After Effects), Foray Multi-Camera Switching System

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