Gary Simson

Oversee 8-episode series. Supervised bookings, conducted interviews, directed recres, worked with post team.

First place - History Channel unscripted non-fiction series competition. Co-directed, produced and wrote the entry. This is a development deal with History Channel. Work with executives to generate program concepts, gather subjects and create sizzle reels.

I story-produced a one-hour prequel special for the series "Swamp People" which will air between seasons 4 and 5.

Wrote, produced and field produced a two-hour special/pilot for History Channel spin-off network H2 called "Target Earth". Interviews include military strategists, academics, scientists, astrophysicists, and a former CIA director (James Woolsey) about the possibility of an alien attack on Earth.

Wrote and produced two episodes of Ancient Aliens. "Secrets of the Tombs" and "Emperors and Kings"

Story producer on eight episodes for new docu-series "LA Shrinks." Worked in Media Composer, created string-outs, built out story lines and worked with the executive producer when I found potential additional beats per scene.

Wrote and produced a one-hour documentary profiling Mark Pinkus, CEO of Zynga. Zynga is a multi-million dollar corporation which created hugely popular Facebook games including "Farmville" and "Texas HoldEm" and acquired games like "Words with Friends" and "Angry Birds." I traveled and conducted all field interviews for the documentary.

Wrote and produced a one-hour documentary on Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon. I traveled and conducted all field interviews and worked closely with editor to prep the show for the Executive Producers both here and in New York.

Wrote and produced two-hour documentary on "Angels & Demons," the novel by Dan Brown. I traveled to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland where I conducted interviews with director Ron Howard and leading actor Tom Hanks. Traveled to Rome to conduct final field interviews and shoot b-roll related to the book's storyline.

Wrote and produced two-hour documentary on the history of cross-dressing in Hollywood. The documentary was co-produced by director John Landis and based on a book written by Landis. I conduced all field interviews including Tony Curtis in Las Vegas where he was promoting his memoirs.

Series producer on 13 1/2-hour episodes on bizarre animal stories. Examples included multi-limbed or headed animals. Conducted all field interviews, supervised producers and researchers and managed satellite office in Los Angeles.

Wrote and produced three one-hour episodes of "Extreme Hollywood." Conducted all field interviews and oversaw editing process on the three episodes which overlapped in edit requiring me to manage three edit teams simultaneously.

Field produced one-hour behind-the-scenes episode of Emmy winning series "Deadliest Catch." Followed production crews on multiple crab fishing boat at sea, directed cameraman dedicated to the BTS. Worked in AVID to produce string outs at Burbank office.

Wrote two episodes of True Hollywood spin-off series "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Subjects included Glenn Quinn and James Frey.

Wrote two-hour special for TVLAND on television's greatest quotes and catchphrases.

Wrote and produced one-hour episode of series "Generation Boom." My episode dealt with entertainment (others dealt with politics, history, etc). Traveled and conducted all field interviews and oversaw editing of the episode.

Wrote and produced two-hour special on television's more famous pets and stars. Conducted all field interviews and oversaw editing of the special.

Produced one-hour episode on ultimate superheroes. Conducted all field interviews and oversaw graphics and design and look of series. Worked closed with editors. This was part two of a three-part special series for Bravo.

Produced one-hour series on ultimate supervixens. Conducted all field interviews. Oversaw graphics and design and look of series. This was the third in a three-part special series for Bravo.

Wrote and produced one-hour countdown documentary on ultimate supervillains. Conducted all field interviews, oversaw graphics and collaborated on design and look of series. This was one episode of a three-part special for Bravo.

Wrote and produced ten one and two-hour documentaries on celebrities. Subjects included Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen and Jack Nicholson. I received an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Non-Fiction series category for my two-hour show on Marlon Brando.

Wrote and produced 1/2-hour special for Sportsman/Outdoor living Channel on top 25 outdoor movies. Conducted all field interviews, wrote outline and script and oversaw editing process.

Wrote and produced two-hour Valentine's Day special for A&E on famous and infamous Hollywood couples. Conducted all field interviews and oversaw multiple editors (six editors were assigned to the project to the tight deadline on delivery of the show to network. It was delivered on-time and on-budget).

Wrote and produced two-hour special on the top TV mini-series of all-time. Conducted all filed interviews and oversaw edit of production.

Wrote and produced 15 episode of series "Fame for 15" about people who were famous for 15 minutes. Subjects included Jim Lovell of Apollo 13, John Wayne Bobbit, The Flying Elvi, The Menendez Brothers, Mark Fuhrman. Conducted field interview and oversaw editing of all episodes. Worked on season one and two of the series.

Wrote and produced two one-hour episodes for Fox sports. I conducted field interviews and oversaw editing of the episodes. My subjects were Isiah Thomas and Kobe Bryant. I was nominated for an Emmy for my episode on Isiah Thomas in the Sports Anthology series category.

Wrote and produced one-hour documentary on Belinda Carlisle of the band "The GoGos." Conducted interviews with Belinda Carlisle and all band mates, family members and friends. Researched, drafted outlines and wrote drafts of scripts for company execs and network approval.

I wrote and produced seventeen episodes. Wide range of subjects from entertainment to crime to music. Subjects included John Belushi, Roman Polanski, John Delorean, Tommy Lee and more. Several episodes received excellent reviews in the Hollywood Reporter and Variety. I oversaw the process from outline to online and audio sweetening.

I field produced news pieces for Reuters Television's Washington D.C. bureau. My responsibilities included pitching stories, conducting interviews, writing and working with editors. This was a fast-paced newsroom environment and every story had a quick turnaround on a tight deadline.