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Anvil Entertainment, January 2007-present
Owner/ Producer
* Run and operate the day-to day operations of a feature film and television production company
* Develop and Acquire script properties
* Develop and maintain relationships with writers, directors, producers and talent
* Create and develop business proposals, budgets and schedules
* Acquire financing through private equity investments
Every Problem Solved, January 2005-present
Owner/ Producer/ Production Manager
* Manage and run the day- to- day operations of the company providing production services (accounting, bookkeeping, production management, post production, development etc) for such companies as Tramble Media, Threshold Entertainment, Saltzman Entertainment, Peace River Films, Taurus Entertainment, Red 23 Entertainment, 23D Films and Neutron Star Productions
* Production Manager on various international shoots including commercial and feature film productions
* Book foreign travel and accommodation for crews, staff and talent
* Location services including scouting, booking, locking down locations and releases
* Hire crews for commercial, video and feature film shoots
* Purchase insurance: Liability, worker’s compensation and E&O
* Read scripts and provide coverage
* Cast talent for film and commercial shoots as well as VO sessions.
* Purchase and ship video equipment to various locations around the world
* Handle all visa and passport paperwork necessary for foreign travel
* Manage and distribute contracts and handle contract negotiations for crew and talent
* Dealt with vendors from all over the world including Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Portugal and the UK
* Responsible for budgets up to and often times exceeding 1 million euros
Blue Color Productions, January 2003-January 2005
Producer/ Head of Development
* Created and maintained database for tracking scripts, novels and plays.
* Assisted in optioning three film projects currently in development.
* Create cast lists and approach talent and directors for projects
* Developed projects, gave story notes and assisted in the polishing process for both scripts.
* Established and maintained contacts with literary agents at the major agencies worldwide
* Wrote radio and TV spots for films, THE RING, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, and OLD
SCHOOL
Sam Hurwitz Productions, December 2002-June 2003
Production Manager
* Coordinated shoots, equipment rental and travel
* Maintained all expense reports, petty cash and budget records.
* Assisted in editing EPK's and behind the scenes specials
* Assisted on set for the HAUNTED MANSION EPK
* Interviewed various talent and Director Rob Minkoff for behind the scenes special
* Production Manager on set for the television show WEDDINGS OF A LIFETIME
Image Productions LLC, August 2002- August 2003
Assistant to Line Producer
* Assist in all areas post production of IMAX feature film OUR COUNTRY
* Organize and maintained client contact list
* Wrote and reconciled PO's and checks
* Maintaind and organized weekly payroll
* Edited credits
Chowdahead Films, May 2001- August 2002
Associate Producer/ Assistant to Lisa Schiller, Producer
* Development for three projects: AUTUMN HEART, NIGHTCLUB, and NORTHFORK
* Research and assist with casting
* Contact and develop relationships with MA, NYC, NC, LA and Vancouver film commissions
* Research entertainment industry trends
* Develop budgetary figures
* Contact and pitch projects to studios including New Line, IFC Films, Sony and Miramax.
* Hire and training all interns
WRITING EXPERIENCE:
Contributing Writer: Lucid Magazine, comics2film.com, Mania.com, Campus Circle, Elan Magazine, 6Cess Online, The Weekly Dig, YRB Magazine, eguiders.com, August 2002-present
* Pitch stories to editor
* Write film, music and restaurant reviews
* Interview celebrities, authors, designers, stylists and musicians
Pure Dissolution: Writer/ Director
* Wrote and directed twenty-seven minute narrative short shot on DV and DVC pro
* Wrote and directed two ten minute documentary short videos as special features
Writer: Emerson Today, Art and Scope Magazine
* Contributing writer
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COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
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* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook Express, Powerpoint)
* EP Budgeting and Scheduling
* Final Draft
* ACT and NOW! Contact Manager
* File-maker Pro
* After Effects 4.0
* Adobe Photoshop
* Final Cut Pro
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EDUCATION
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* MA Media Arts: Emerson College, Concentration TV/Video
* BA Theatre Arts and English: SUNY Oneonta
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