Sarah Kotzman

Oversees episodes from the Field (scouting, directing cast & crew, developing story) through Post

• Lived & worked in the field (internationally) for 2 months on an Adventure/Survival show. • Adapted with large production/crew moves in an ever-changing ocean & jungle environment. • Documented and produced cast. Shot daily on Producer Cam. Ran OTF and Exit interviews. • Actively participated in daily Story meetings and plans. Took & compiled field notes.

Writes, Produces, Edits & Hosts various international travel videos for digital platforms

Coordinated production needs in the field for a narrative pilot series, closely assisting Producer and Director. Approved call sheets, wrangled talent. Managed Location, Craft Services and PAs.

• Crafts drama and storyline by piecing together separate moments of conflict • Condenses a complicated courtroom storyline into a promotional tease • Edits episodics for a 3-judge panel court case show

• Creates drama and viewer intrigue for daily promo packages, focusing on health and topical news concerns • Crafts visually stimulating spots with limited footage

• Conceptualizes graphic packages for thematic spots. • Creates storyline by combining scripted talent promo lines with previously taped show moments. • Produces and Edits daily episodic packages.

• EMMY NOMINATED for Ellen's 1800th Show Open • Produced & edited the daily Show Open, sweeps episodic packages, and Season Launch Campaigns. • Developed script by identifying key moments. Reorganized sound bites to achieve desired storyline. • Designed music structure & pacing to maximize comedic effect. • Worked under tight turnaround - as short as 3 hours from scratch to finishing.

• 7 months on the road. Sole leader & guide for groups of 52 people on back-to-back 10-day road trips. 24/7 prep & on location. • Coordinated all logistics & timings (hotel & restaurant confirmations, dietary restrictions, medical disabilities, emergencies, etc.) • Researched and provided accurate and exciting narratives for all destinations. • Entertained a wide variety of personalities & ages. • Managed all finances and payments, keeping within budget. • Maintained professionalism & calm leadership during changes & emergencies. • Adapted to unforeseen issues (traffic, client needs, weather, etc) encountered while traveling. • Recognized as "Tour Director of the Month" globally for exceptional work & photography

Shadowed and logged set-up specifications for pyrotechnic and special effects on set. (Part of my training required for 3rd Class Licensing by the State Fire Marshal, under direct supervision of Supervisor at POV FX)

• Directly collaborated with corporate clients, high-profile celebrities & production team on a studio lot. • Created in-show material, campaigns, clips, sizzles, promos, sales & digital content. • Read lines on stage with talent, logged live in the booth, wrote promos.

• Licensed by The State of California Fire Marshal, 3rd Class • Assisted Special Effects Supervisor in various practical effects on set: fireworks, squibs, fire bars, hydraulic vehicle flips, fight gags, etc

Produced episodics. Fabricated comedy by combining contestant skype moments with host promo lines

• Multi-tasks between coordinating, producing, selecting ISOs & music, directing graphics department, and editing • Creates the daily promo package and in-show teases on an extremely fast turn around, from control room to finishing in less than 3 hours • Assists the Creative Director in writing the script / selecting moments

• Crafted comedy using promo lines, previously taped segments, and post-production graphic elements • Fabricated moments (to hide previous years when Kelly was a solo host or with Regis) • Produced and edited In-Show teases and episodics for a live show

• Managed five cameras during a fast paced "run & gun" on-location ski shoot in Utah. • Skied & shot simultaneously between two teams of skiers. • Scouted mountain terrain and established pre-production plan. • Assisted in lighting and shot BTS/B-Roll footage for follow up interviews. Obtained releases. • A film about genetic technology in children

Watch an episode, pull the most interesting sound bites and shots, create an abbreviated and exciting story line for promotion

• Produced and edited promos for the London Games marketing campaign. • Selected sound bites from logged interviews with athletes. Created parallels to meet promo storylines.

• Pitched, wrote, produced & shot EMMY WINNING (3x!) segments - FIELD AND POST. Scripted and testimonial. • Conducted interviews, guiding a variety of personas through questions & conversation for the perfect sound bite: comedians, citizens, artists, musicians, athletes, victims, actors, etc. • Field produced at Roller Derby bouts, The US Air Guitar Championships, The House of Blues, and live concerts. • Prepped and cued talent during live news, satellite interviews, and field shoots. • Coordinated helicopter shoots & landing logistics. • Produced local commercial shoots in the field & in post, scripted & testimonial. • Shot/Produced a 30-min. show on house-flipping (before & after field shoots, testimonials, & in-studio). • Produced a mobile live rock concert for the St. Patrick's Day parade. 500,000 people attended. • Scouted and secured shoot locations. • Locked down sets, wrangled talent. • Prepped & encouraged interviewees, logged casting call auditions. • Managed production team (contractors and Union). • Worked with police to meet city security standards.

• Wrote, produced and edited Emmy Award Winning news segment opens and promos. • Produced local commercial shoots in the field & in post, scripted & testimonial. • Prepped and cued talent during live news, satellite interviews, and field shoots. • Organized news helicopter shoots & landing logistics. Coordinated between pilot, shooter, & control room.

• Logged contestant information and audition numbers. • Wrangled talent (people and pets) • Secured location and power for Live News Van Team & Coverage. • Ran camera during interviews, simultaneously asking questions

• Locked down sets, wrangled talent, prepped & encouraged interviewees. • Managed & operated production equipment needed during remote & in-studio shoots.

• Designed event promotion around Sponsor requirements. • Worked with police authorities to obtain proper event security to meet city standards. • Lead production team during set up and interviews.

• Set up on-location audition/interview area for Casting Calls. • Managed & operated production equipment. • Directed applicants from behind the camera during their taping session.

• Assisted in set-up and strike, lighting adjustments, microphone placement and monitoring. • Contributed to character development through story line suggestions. • Wrote scripted dialogue.

• Designed & oversaw team-based challenge obstacle course for applicants, in which they competed for their audition position.• Scouted and secured shoot locations for affiliate casting call. • Ran camera while interviewing applicants

• Scouted and secured shoot location for affiliate casting call. • Organized & supervised staging areas. • Directed thousands of parents & children through registration. • Worked directly with the casting company in first round of audition screening.

• Photographed sports, academic & leisure events for a university publication. • Booked & directed large, diverse groups of students & staff appearing in the photos.

• Assisted on multiple fashion & product shoots, attending to the needs of both the models and the production crew. • Pitched & wrote a two-page cover story. • Organized magazine pagination & edited layouts. • Photographed fine cuisine for a multi-page feature.

• Edited proof & final images with airbrushing, head swaps, composites, color adjustments, etc.