Entertainment Producer
Resume:
ILAN LEWINGER
Aventura, Florida 33160
*********@*****.***
PRODUCER - ENTERTAINMENT
Concept Development / Scripts / Contract Negotiations
Sports Promotions / Budgets / Special Events
TV Production / Media & Talent Relations
Capital Fundraising / Start Ups
I have produced high quality entertainment products at minimal cost, and successfully marketed them through mixed channels. My experiences include founding and developing entertainment startup ventures, including team management, strategic planning, publicity coordination, strategic alliance building, and creative consultation.
- Identifying top quality projects to market
- Managing all aspects of film and event production
efficiently and effectively
- Utilizing skills and experiences to secure film financing
- Leveraging contacts enabling projects to be executed
- Bringing in entertainment projects on schedule, at or below
budget
With a keen instinct for what will sell, I have the ability to develop marketable concepts, assemble teams, and the proven skills to bring a project to life. I am known as having a creative flair for putting on events, with the ability to deliver exceptional results against tight deadlines. While a perfectionist, I am also an exceptional team player and natural leader who is quite verbally persuasive.
My success is supported by a BS in Television/Radio with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism, from Ithaca College. I also possess a Unit Production Manager certification from the Director's
Guild of America.
CAREER HISTORY
Founder/Producer, Fatal Femmes Fighting Championship (Live sports entertainment), 2006 to present. Supervised development of business and marketing plan. Managed operations, secured venues and coordinated publicity/coverage across multiple media platforms. Wrote scripts. Negotiated all contracts for distribution, vendors, and fighters, and coordinated with legal department regarding immigration visas. Managed from six to 50 staff and a $2M budget. Became first all women's MMA event sanctioned by California State Athletic Commission. Featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Time Magazine.
Director / Producer, Chabad of Boca Raton (non-profit), 2005 to 2006. Wrote, produced and directed stage play, "False Witness" to raise funds for Chabad organization of Boca Raton. Auditioned and hired cast and crew, overseeing audio / visual component of play, securing name talent (Richard Kind) to create exposure.
Executive Producer, Blue Frog Pictures (Film production), 2004 to 2005. Film title: "Room 33". Raised film financing from private equity. Served as creative consultant in areas of script and post production. Oversaw $300K budget.
Producer/Unit Production Manager, Bowser Widow, LLC (Film production), 2001 to 2003. Film title: "Sinners Need Company". Negotiated talent contracts. Coordinated Below-The-Line (BTL) production team, supervising all post production. Raised capital. Managed over 50 staff and $500K budget.
Producer, Twelve Corners Entertainment, LLC (Film production) 1998 to 2000. Film title: "Rave". Negotiated purchase of project idea and oversaw creative development. Supervised actor auditions and negotiated actor contracts. Oversaw all post production. Raised production capital, managing 50 staff and $950K budget.
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