Patrick McSherry

Oversee production of short films, commercials, and feature films through all stages, from development to delivery. Manage personnel and develop network of collaborators and freelancers. Build relationships with commercial and creative clients and ensure all project goals are met.

Researched and approached business owners nationwide to cast them in the program, pitched episode themes to executive producer, and made casting decisions together based on subject personality and the aesthetic appeal of the culinary theme, wrote episode treatments and drafted schedules, shot lists, and subject bios.

Ensured set lockups and coordinated other PA’s on rotating fire watch duties, organized and tracked production supplies in the unit van, and oversaw craft supply, assisted G&E department in the creation and breakdown of lighting setups, and assisted sound department with boom operation and wiring talent with lavaliers.

Assisted in setup and breakdown of lighting and camera equipment per DP’s instructions, supervised interns, and delegated tasks to them to ensure that they helped production be as smooth and efficient as possible, ensured talent happiness and comfort.

Hired crew in various locations nationwide, oversaw rentals of equipment, vehicles, and event supplies, obtained permission from local businesses and city permits for filming, created call sheets and shooting schedules, and coordinated crew meals, assisted on-set with light grip and AC work for DP.

Pursued and acquired releases, tradeouts, and agreements with individuals and vendors, created cue sheets, one sheets, and a wrap bible for episodic broadcast television, coordinated between producers, editors, and the network to meet delivery deadlines and acquired materials for digital asks.

Created scripts and string-outs for the editor and producers, assisted in acquiring sound bytes, logged, organized, and transcribed footage from multiple sources and formats, conducted research and acquired releases, agreements, and receipts from individuals and companies in other cities.

Assisted DP and second camera operator with light grip and AC work (i.e. setting up lights, changing lenses, maintaining monitors and power supply), drove production vans and rental cars, coordinated transportation for talent and crew, maintained craft supply and worked with talent to ensure their happiness and comfort.

Logged, screened and transcribed footage, acquired sound bytes from archival footage and interviews, assisted in load-ins of media across formats and the creation of string-outs, conducted research and acquired press items from written archives and primary sources.

Logged, screened and transcribed footage, acquired sound bytes from archival footage and interviews, assisted in load-ins of media across formats and the creation of string-outs, conducted research and acquired press items from written archives and primary sources.

Helped to organize screenings, evaluated focus group feedback, maintained a comfortable and productive office environment, assisted visitors and callers to the office.

Obtained shooting permits, scouted and secured locations, constructed script breakdowns and oversaw script revisions, compiled log sheets and camera reports, assisted in hiring crew and renting equipment.

Booked locations, hired crew, rented equipment and transportation, coordinated meals, handled petty cash, supervised PA's, ensured smooth production flow on set.