Karen M.C. Kane

Working for director of Simpsons, Family Guy and King of the Hill on pitching his own original pilot.

During a transition period, managed office renovations, managed security for all freelancers and covered front desk duties as well.

Power of Shunya, branded tv show on air in India, transcription, production bible, coordinated travel and expenses. Covered California, 6 hour youtube live broadcast, worked closely with talent producer on master documents, interview cards, and handling all last minute changes during broadcast. Beatles Anniversary, talent producer from start to finish.

Creator/Producer/DIrector/Writer of innovative hybrid puppetry/stop motion property. Produced original song and co-directed music video: https://youtu.be/C1sytEjMOY0 Premiered video on brand new XSN Network love from Meltdown Comics: https://youtu.be/teOlDIa4xCI

Between film and tv jobs, I was go-to freelance assistant for Ogilvy West - covering any and all departments including office manager, creative assistant, mailroom, and reception.

Coordinated travel and scheduling for stunt performers and coordinated all notes on script breakdowns.

Assisted Michael Brandt in pre-production of pilot for Chicago Fire. Set-up office in Chicago, assisted during casting and location scouting and hiring of second assistant.

Worked as director's personal assistant for three years leading up to the greenlight and once in production was personal driver, coordinated with storyboard artist, handled special events for company morale, coordinated schedule as well handled all living details and personal guests. Interacted with all departments including talent.