Ashton Swinford

• Produce, write, create and distribute digital branded and non-branded content on a freelance basis for various TV, lm, web + print platforms. • All aspects of production inc. pitching, scripts, filming, budget, casting, locations, art direction, permits, insurance, releases, SAG, travel, gear + hiring. • Manages all aspects of pre-production to post-production + delivery including project management of ADR, coloring, motion graphics, and editing. • Creates and pitches concept materials and raises funds for productions. Creates additional content to promote fundraising efforts. • Tour and promote works in film festivals and award shows nationally and internationally. Creates and maintains high pro le industry relationships. • Builds + manages websites, social media, photo shoots, writes press releases, editorial content and books publicity appearances for promotion. • Writes and records music for digital distribution and film scores.

• Full time Producer on 30 episode prime time weekly live-to-tape pop culture TV show airing on Fusion and Amazon Prime. • Managed all aspects of production including logistics, shooting schedules, contracts, releases, permits, gear, hiring, pre and post production, and crafty. • Produced all aspects of talent dept. including casting, celebrity guest booking, contracts, wardrobe, hair/MUA, releases, travel, accommodations. • Produced eld and on location shoots (Los Angeles, SXSW) including lming “ The Price Is Right”, E3 Expo, and multiple celebrity interviews. • Participated as on air talent creating and performing self written content. Performed in both scripted and non-scripted segments in the show. • Worked closely with PR teams to book celebrity talent, arrange logistics, and communicate talent’s promotional objectives. • Conducted pre-interviews and drafted pre-interview reports on all celebrity guests for the show.

• Managed logistics of 8 episode web series starring Judah Friedlander shooting on location in multiple cities across the US. • Hired crew, cast additional on-camera talent roles, arranged craft services, Production office, + acquired all necessary paperwork and permits.. • Negotiated with talent’s agents, as well as managed talent’s requirements, needs, and expectations on set and between shoot days.

• Produced + managed all aspects of indie film production including location negotiations, talent contracts, filming logistics, cast + crew management. • Acquired SAG signatory status, led cast clearance documentation + completed and submitted the necessary paperwork. • Managed all aspects of production while starring in the project.

• Managed aspects of TV pilot filming including hiring crew, casting extras, arranging craft services/catering, and getting releases and contracts. • Worked closely with SAG to handle all aspects of talent cast clearance,Taft-Hartleys, time cards, and SAG paperwork. • Managed and worked closely with locations to negotiate contracts and uphold location agreements policies. • Assisted Producer in all aspects of production with additional ad-hoc projects, solutions, and support as necessary. • Created and ran cast/crew appreciation awards and wrap party.