Luiza Almeida

• Strategize company growth, hire, internal and external relationships; • Source, negotiate and acquire online viral content; • Create, write and manage print and website materials, including company presentation handouts and business plan; • Negotiate contracts and partnerships with U.S. and international television networks, including but not limited to Viacom and Rede Bandeirantes in Brazil; • Produce and manage new database solution with FileMaker; • Organize and lead company meetings;

Accomplishments: • Gain funding for the development stages of the project through the Brazilian Government Edital PRODAV 03/13 Responsibilities: • Write and develop the original Brazilian TV Series: "Niketche: The Queen of the Rivals" under the supervision of the LA-based screenwriter Shelley Meals; • Create and coordinate promotional materials; • Plan and execute a work schedule to deliver materials on time; The series is a co-production with Polo MS Cinema.

• Support the Costume Designer, Production Coordinator and Executive Producers on-set; • Perform crew functions and assist in on-set: perform runs for talent requests, move equipment and props, coordinate and arrange catering in a timely matter;

• Invite talents to participate on the promotional videos for the Festival; • Hire necessary crew and rent equipment; • Coordinate location, timing, and make sure that the crew completes the shoot in a timely fashion; Achievements: • Negotiate the participation of Danny Glover and Thandie Newton in the video; • Organize and coordinate a crew to record Thandie Newton in New York City, from Los Angeles, in 24 hours, successfully.

• Support the Talent Coordinator, Production Coordinator and Executive Producers on-set and at the office; • Perform crew functions and assist in on-set: perform runs for talent requests, move equipment and props, coordinate and arrange catering in a timely matter; • General administrative duties as needed: prepare production inventory and expense reports, handle P.C.; • Production wrap: organize, file, and handle returns, create inventory;

• Support the Coordinating Producers, Producers, and Assistant Directors on set; • Perform crew functions and assist on-set: perform runs for talent requests and move equipment and props in a timely matter; • General administrative duties: organize, file, and archive on-set paperwork, contracts, and associated data;

• Establish and maintain relationships within the production landscape in Brazil – network executives, directors, independent producers, writers, and show runners; • Coordinate production logistics and schedules; • Manage internal and external teams for the production of the event; • Organize meetings as well as create comprehensive briefs with relevant actionable tasks; • Manage logistic team to make travel and hotel arrangements for guests and speakers;

Manage the final stages of the distribution of the documentary "Raça" by the Oscar Winner Megan Mylan and awarded Brazilian filmmaker Joel Zito Araujo. Contacting theaters and screening organizers. Preparing reports, meetings and managing the calendar. Supervising and managing prints.

• Coordinate production logistics and schedules; • Manage internal and external teams for the organization of the panels; • Make travel and hotel arrangements for guests and speakers; • Organize production meetings as well as create comprehensive briefs with relevant actionable tasks; • Plan and coordinate strategy to increase audience attendance; Created a social media campaign responsible for increasing followers by 30% compared to the previous year.

• Schedule and organize production meetings; • Create and distribute production briefs; • Create, edit and distribute call sheets, script breakdowns and scripts; • Coordinate locations, transportation, and catering; • Manage different crew departments to attend their production needs; • Obtain filming permission, insurance, and assure all other legal requirements are met; • Manage on-set needs and schedule; Drive dailies, breakdown script, file reports, manage production workflow.

Prepare the set and accommodate the guests for the daily Tavis Smiley Show on the PBS Station - KCLS TV.

• Establish and maintain relationships with invited Brazilian film directors and producers; • Coordinate logistics and schedules; • Make travel and hotel arrangements for directors and producers; • Create, write and coordinate promotional materials for the festival including the catalog and website; Write and proofread promo materials, arrange international travel itineraries, contact high profile guests.

Act as the liaison between the producers, the director, and the crew on stage. Coordinate the guests and the host before and during the show.

Act as the liaison between the producers, the director, and the crew on stage. I coordinated the guests and the host before and during the show.

Works with the director, production manager and department heads to prepare the final budget, shooting schedule and production dates. Oversee hiring crew, finding equipment and suppliers, scouting locations and activities of various departments. Monitor the budget and production schedule. Oversee the wrap at the end of shooting.

Provide administrative and organizational support to the production team.

Provide the needed administrative and organizational support to the production team. Assist the cast and crew, manage shot listings, assist with paperwork and handle any enquires efficiently.