John Dietsch

Flushed out the budget, hired crew, negotiated crew and location deals, secured permits and field personnel, managed coordinator and PAs, scheduled shoots. In post supervised all network deliverables including music cue sheets, releases, as well as POs and cost reports/actuals. Liaised with network executives.

Researched storylines, interviewed historical figures, set up & conducted video interviews on two continents. Reviewed footage, wrote scripts, made string-outs, oversaw AE and editor to create two sizzle reels. Wrote full-length treatment for this celebrity-driven vanity project funded by family members. Feature Documentary funding currently being solicited.

Wrote/directed an epilogue about Boeing 787 flight-testing for existing IMAX documentary. Shot 4K and HD in three countries. Included visual art (CGI) and original music. Cast and directed talent etc. Created 13-minutes of new content that became TV pilot for new series to air as a one-off Fall 2015.

Produced several sizzle reels, researched subject matter, and wrote treatments for IMAX films. Solicited non-profits and sponsors.

Showrunner and Host for 32 Episodes (sold series to Outdoor Channel). Travelled to four continents and enjoyed high ratings in prime time. Managed all aspects of production and creative with small crews over three years.

Created, developed and launched video-based branded digital platform for outdoor sports and adventure travel with an initial focus on fly fishing. Included the creation of hundreds of original webisodes and promos.

Showrunner: Directed, wrote and produced 6 episodes for Versus. Highly rated prime-time television series about outfitters in the recreational and fly fishing industry and their relationships with one another and their clients. Hosted all shows.

Showrunner (26 shows and 1 hour special)