Accomplished Producer with over 30 years in Creative Services / Production.
FREELANCE PRODUCER
Committed to uncompromising visions that challenge conventional paradigms. Creatively driven, fiscally conscious, expertise in Live Action, special effects, studio and location production with full contact list.
· Film and Digital Production: Supervise all aspects of the production process including bidding, casting, locations, logistics, scheduling and technical working with the world's top Advertising Agencies, Production Companies, Digital Shops and Brands on award winning live action, digital, integrated and experiential campaigns. Serious content enthusiast with a passion for exploring emerging trends in interactive, video, VR/AR/XR/MR. In a hyperconnected world where most of us are one click away from endless sources of content, it’s no surprise that consumers crave unique experiences that take them out of their everyday lives.
· Union/Non-Union: Relationship building and maintenance; Diplomatic and appropriate engagement of extensive contact list, deep knowledge of talent and crew capabilities and specific suitability for key hires on each project. Depth of understanding CA, Federal Labor Laws and all union guidlines.
· Technical Proficiencies: Hot Budget and all AICP bidding Programs. Intimate knowledge of ever evolving film equipment with a major focus on running footage, stunts and Aerial camera movement.
· Leadership: Supervised creative process between Directors, Agencies, Clients and Production Executives to ensure projects meet the high standards of all involved.
· Budgeting: Managed over $50M. Expert use of AICP bidding structure; Superintended and championed close adherence to daily and overall budgets.
· Negotiation: Contracts and deal points; Liaise among labor, directors, crew, talent and vendors while running production on multiple projects at the same time.
SELECTED PRODUCTIONS: PRODUCER
The Weeknd - Open Hearts - 2024, Hyperspace Films. Director Eddie Alcazar (Shot in CA)
HBO Max / Doordash - 2024, Eleanor. Director Anthony Leonardi (Shot in CA)
Marvel - 2023, Bullitt Branded. Director Anthony Leonardi (Shot in CA)
Toyota - 2023, Framestore Pictures. Director Rich Lee (Shot in CA)
EPCOT - 2022, Pulse FIlms, Director Paco Raterta (Shot in FL)
HOKA - 2022, Pulse FIlms, Director Ben Mor (Shot in Mexico City)
Google Immersive – 2020/2021, Framestore Pictures, Director: Fernando Cardenas (Featuring 6 Olympic Athletes)
Beats by Dre “Black Future” – 2020, Emerald Pictures, Director: Rodney Lucas (Shot in LA & Chicago)
Fender Guitars– 2018 & 2020, Pulse Films, Director: Mike Piscitelli (Shot in CA)
Banner Heath– 2018 & 2019, Pulse Films, Director: Mike Piscitelli (Shot in AZ)
CBS Sports– 2019, Lava Studio, Director: David Woodward (Shot in NV)
Welches– 2018, Pulse Films, Director: Ryan Booth (Shot in WA)
Fox Sports– 2018, Pulse Films, Director: Mike Piscitelli (Shot in CA)
Indian Motorcycles– 2018, Bradshaw Pictures, Director: Dean Bradshaw (Shot in CA)
Beats by Dre– 2018, Recess, Director: Alastair McKevitt (Shot in GA & MA)
Dell Computers– 2017, Framestore Pictures, Director: Anh Vu (Shot in CA)
Tremfya– 2017, Framestore Pictures, Director: Anh Vu (Shot in South Africa)
Geico – 2017, Framestore Pictures, Director: David Hulin (Shot in CA)
Alfa Romeo– 2016 Framestore Pictures, Director: David Mellor (Shot in CA)
TaylorMade– 2016, Helo, Director: Eddie Alcazar (Shot in GA)
Toyota– 2015, Rattling Stick, Director: Daniel Kleinman (Shot in CA & HI)
Capitol One– 2014, Tool of North America, Director: Sean Ehringer (Shot in CA)
Production Supervisor
· Worked on over 200 AICP Union productions with total budgets exceeding $100M.
· Key Directors/Production Companies:@ MJZCraig Gillespie, Marcus Nispel, Rocky Morton, Kuntz & Maguire. @ Tool of North America Erich Joiner, Geordie Stephens, Tom Routson @ Furlined Ted Pauly @ The Directors Bureau Roman Copolla.
Production Coordinator
Worked on Commercials & Short Films
Production Assistant
Worked on feature films from, Commercials, music videos, TV & Live Events
1stAD
· Worked on feature films, Commercials and music videos including aerial and running shots.
Dolly Grip
· Worked on several music videos, commercials & feature films.
ADDITIONAL INFO
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1369472/?ref_=fn_al_nm_16