Gary Folsom

As the creative producer of a one-hour business makeover/renovation show for Discovery, I was responsible for the entire episode creative from start to finish. This included writing the episode and directing the cast and crew in the field. Additionally, I prioritized and executed daily shooting schedules to ensure that the production stayed on track and that the project was completed within the given timeframe.

Created and financed a reality sit-com sizzle about a New York City podcasting company. Responsible for creating the idea, developing the format, booking talent, designing pitch decks.

Oversaw the production of a live one hour stand up comedy special.

A reality competition show focused on encouraging millennial girls to become business entrepreneurs. Responsible for interviewing talent, writing hot sheets, directing multi-cam reality and product integration. Story produced branded content for the internet.

Half hour food competiton show. Found competition and judging locations across the USA. Scripted shooting scripts. Coordinated recipe development, and define clear steps for the culinary process of the contestants. Acted as a liaison, and point person for contenders and judges. Prep Judges for on-camera appearance with talking points and camera direction. Conducted contestant OTF interviews through out the competition.

As a producer for a half-hour docu-soap series on TLC, I served as the lead for the field team. In this role, I directed camera shots, developed storylines, and casted contributors for the show. I also organized pranks and executed daily shooting schedules to capture engaging footage. Additionally, I conducted both formal and OTF interviews to gather valuable insights and perspectives from the contributors. Finally, I used Avid Media Composer to create episode string outs, ensuring that the show's narrative was compelling and engaging for viewers.

As a producer for a half-hour docu-soap series on TLC, I served as the lead for the field team. In this role, I directed camera shots, developed storylines, and casted contributors for the show. I also organized pranks and executed daily shooting schedules to capture engaging footage. Additionally, I conducted both formal and OTF interviews to gather valuable insights and perspectives from the contributors. Finally, I used Avid Media Composer to create episode string outs, ensuring that the show's narrative was compelling and engaging for viewers.

As a producer for The Food Network, I oversaw the creation of a half-hour food and renovation series that involved revamping diners across the United States. In this role, I collaborated with talent to manage their contributions to the production, directed field scenes, and developed engaging storylines that captivated audiences. Additionally, I oversaw the renovation of diners, ensuring that the results met the show's high standards.

As the producer of a half-hour international property show for HGTV, I led field teams in locations across the world, including Barbados and Bocas Del Toro. In these beautiful but challenging environments, we produced the show out of boats, which required unique approaches to filming and directing. Despite these logistical hurdles, I prioritized and executed daily shooting schedules to capture compelling footage of the properties we featured. Additionally, I conducted formal interviews with contributors, using my skills in directing multiple cameras to ensure that we captured their best moments. Overall, it was an exciting and rewarding experience that tested my skills as a producer.

As the producer of a half-hour international property show for HGTV, I led field teams in locations across the world, including Barbados and Bocas Del Toro. In these beautiful but challenging environments, we produced the show out of boats, which required unique approaches to filming and directing. Despite these logistical hurdles, I prioritized and executed daily shooting schedules to capture compelling footage of the properties we featured. Additionally, I conducted formal interviews with contributors, using my skills in directing multiple cameras to ensure that we captured their best moments. Overall, it was an exciting and rewarding experience that tested my skills as a producer.

As a producer for a one-hour reality food competition show on TLC, I was responsible for creating season-long story arcs, interviewing talent, and writing hot sheets. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into the dynamics of competitive reality shows and the importance of crafting compelling narratives through the use of interviews. It was a challenging but rewarding opportunity that allowed me to hone my skills as a producer and storyteller.

As a producer for a half-hour food and renovation series on TLC, I took on the challenge of transforming bakeries across the country into culinary gems. Alongside a talented team, I managed talent, developed compelling storylines, and oversaw every aspect of the renovation process. In addition, I was responsible for interviewing the talent, ensuring their stories were woven into the show's narrative in a captivating way.

Half hour renovation series fixing up bathrooms, managed talent, created entire episode from field to post production, directed scenes in the field, developed story lines, help manage budget and oversaw contractors.

One hour clip show. Created the format and wrote the episode, interviewed talent, supervised post production from rough cuts thru online.

One hour home design show. Directed, produced and story produce over 60 episodes.

One hour home design show. Directed and produced over 60 episodes.