Lynnette Brawer

Freelance writer/producer/PM for many marketing and corporate social responsibility videos

Responsibilities included pre and post-production of several highly rated true-crime re-enactment based programs for Investigation Discovery Network (ID) I (ALMOST) GOT AWAY WITH IT (7 Seasons, 78 Episodes); WIVES WITH KNIVES (5 Seasons, 40 Episodes); 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER (Valentine's Special, 2 Episodes); CUFF ME IF YOU CAN (6 Episodes) • Wrote scripts, directed shoots and conducted interviews • Supervised outside writers on story flow and legal issues • Revised scripts throughout edit to final delivery • Supervised all edits and editors • Consulted with directors on re-enactments and budget issues • Helped develop and update the look, style and content of the shows • Problem solved and addressed client notes • Supervised post AP on AQ, graphics and deliverables • Handled communications with outside legal counsel

Developed and produced several hundred hours of network programming from concept to broadcast • Co-produced hundreds of interstitial segments on music, fashion, movies, websites and cultural events • Produced holiday and special event programming across multiple programming departments, graphics, promos, online, music, scheduling, post, broadcast operations, marketing and legal • Helped pilot and produce three long-format news and interview-based daily programs: “The Current Countdown,” “Current Tonight,” and “Current Exposed” • Supervised production teams of up to 15 people • Designed and implemented workflow solutions within and across departments

“Tactical to Practical,” for The History Channel • Negotiated and drafted location agreements, personal appearance releases and footage licensing agreements “Man, Moment, Machine,” for The History Channel • Handled location scouting, permits, insurance, qualifying and hiring of freelance crews, budget management, and scheduling for production of historical reenactments • Reviewed scripts to determine appropriate locations, props and casting requirements • Negotiated contracts and troubleshot legal issues • Served as First AD and location manager • Supervised AP and PAs with casting, props, wardrobe and craft services

Managed all facets of television graphics production for clients such as National Geographic Channel, HBO, NBC, Paramount, Buena Vista and DDB • Handled client contact, budgets, scheduling, location scouting, props, shoot production, footage review and purchase, contract drafting and review, and development of marketing materials. • Qualified and booked freelance photographers, videographers, cinematographers, animators, 3D artists and designers

Responsible for production, project management, client-development and marketing of trial graphics, videos and animations primarily for the high-tech industry. • Consulted with attorneys, expert witnesses and jury consultants regarding visual presentation of evidence, admissibility and discovery issues, case strategy and theme development • Served as liaison between client, expert witnesses, writers, artists and editors • Drafted scripts for courtroom tutorials, marketing materials and operations documents • Presented accredited continuing legal education programs nationally