Jason Weiss

Managed and oversaw all aspects of production and development of a slate of 30 feature film projects ranging in budget from $3M - $35M. Identified and solicited new material appropriate for the company’s mandate; as well as packaged existing projects with elements that would be valuable for foreign sales. Integrally involved with business affairs with negotiating talent, writer and director deals. Hired line producers and worked closely with them through the budgeting process. Hired and managed department heads on company’s projects. Involved in helping construct finance plans for upcoming productions. Cultivated relationships with equity partners and secured financing for projects.

Built a slate of projects encompassing feature film, television and digital media. Managed writers and directors. Sold feature spec script HER F**KING SISTERS to Amazon Studios. Sold TV pilot THE COMPOUND to Crackle

Responsible for launching one of MGM’s most profitable divisions. Identified a slate of 50 projects consisting of remakes, sequels and spinoffs of MGM library properties, as well as original screenplays. Greenlit and produced 12 movies. Oversaw all aspects of development, physical production, casting, post-production and business affairs. Managed departmental development and production budgets. Consistently brought departmental overhead spending in under budget. Worked integrally with marketing to create strategic alliances and consumer promotions. Created partnerships with outside brands to help brand and market MGM properties. Responsible for all key business affairs decisions. Selected and hired the crew on all productions. Coordinated MGM’s distribution strategies with 20th Century Fox Home Video. Sought out new business models to distribute movies online and premiere on VOD. Acquired finished films for theatrical and DVD distribution.