Gwenn Smith

Developed script with Writer/Director Orchestrated casting and selection of principal actors Created and managed budget Assembled Crew and made all deals with Vendors Oversight of all logistics for production (location, equipment, etc.) Reviewed and made creative notes on cuts, music, etc. Oversight of all post-production and delivery, etc.

Oversaw tapeless post-production workflow, post-schedule, post-budget and cost-reporting. Worked with editors, directors and vendors to ensure quality, budget and schedule were met.

Worked with Associate Producer to oversee all elements from editing, visual effects, ADR, sound mixing, etc. to ensure quality and on-time delivery for Studio and Network reviews; Managed cost-reporting.

Developed script/concept with Writer and Director, Casting, Created and managed budget (came in under budget), Assembled Crew and Vendors, oversight of all logistics for production (location, equipment, permit, clearances, etc), oversight of visual effects, editors, post-production, composer, etc.

Found, approved and developed story ideas for segments. Consulted on show structure, Scouted locations, booked interviews, Field Producer for shooting segments; Negotiated talent deals; Managed Releases, Created and Managed budget; Created and Managed Shooting Schedule; Hired and Assembled crew; Hired editors, Created Post-Production Schedule; reviewed and made notes on cuts.

Hired, trained and managed a department of five supervising all aspects of post-production and delivery of shows to TNT ( THE CLOSER, SAVING GRACE, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, LEVERAGE, HAWTHORNE, FALLING SKIES, INTO THE WEST, etc. Oversaw all formats including drama, comedy, movies, unscripted, specials and talk shows (CONAN)

Budgeted and scouted locations for movies and limited-series for TNT Originals shot in Canada, US, etc. Supervised all aspects of post-production for delivery of projects to the network. Reviewed dailies, rough cuts and final delivery elements Developed post-production manual and delivery requirements, including networks first HD delivery formats and requirements

Consulted on script with EXP and Writer; Casting with EXP and Director, Oversaw post-production editor, music editor, set-up post-production schedule, workflow, negotiated vendor deals for post, etc, Reviewed and made creative notes on all cuts.