Summary

Sharon-Frances, a Chair, based in New York, has 2 EVP of Development credits and 1 Executive in Charge (EIC) credit, and has been a member since 2014.

Credits

5/16 – Current

Chair ECCOUSA.ORG

Various Platform — Corporate — eccousa.org Details
5/16 – Current

Direct a consortium of select high-level television, music, film and social media influencers. Manage the creative strategies and best practices to disseminate information via the entertainment industry regarding public policy implementation, CSR, as well as federal and state law in a systematic manner or via immediate impact to generate reaction. Attended monthly meetings with select House of Representatives Congressional Tri-Caucus members

3/23 – 4/23

Fellowship Judge Apple TV Directors Fellowship (Season 1)

Apple TV+ — TV — Apple TV+ Details
3/23 – 4/23

Watch submissions for inaugural director competition. Followed strict guidelines and judged submission for originality/creativity, direction, writing, cinematography, performances, production value, sound and music.

4/17 – 6/22

Fellowship Judge HBO Wriiters and Dirctor Programs

HBO — Corporate — HBO Details
4/17 – 6/22

Read and watch thousands of submissions for yearly writers and director competition. Followed strict guidelines and judged submission for originality/creativity, direction, writing, cinematography, performances, production value, sound and music.

7/19 – 7/19

Freelance Talent Consultant ESPYS (Season 23)

ABC — TV Details
7/19 – 7/19

Coordinated on-site talents; managed red carpet and award presenter talent

5/17 – 5/19

Script Coverage Various (Pilot)

Starz — TV — Lionsgate / Starz Entertainment Details
5/17 – 5/19

Freelance script coverage and reader. Assessed assigned books' potential of being made into television programs.

9/13 – 6/16

Current Executive Real Husbands Of Hollywood (Season 5)

BET — TV — Viacom Details
9/13 – 6/16

Manage staff producer, production company, technical support staff, contract producer, and production personnel.

9/12 – 5/16

EVP of Development Various (Pilot)

BET — TV — BET Networks (Subsidiary of Viacom Inc.) Details
9/12 – 5/16

Acquired and developed original content for television; handled pitches, researched stories and concepts. Current executive: Managed all aspects of creative execution for scripted programming. Directed and managed relationships with key on-air talent,public relations officers, publicists, managers, and agents, including ensuring talent fulfills on-air contractual obligations, events and appearances. Assisted standards and practice attorneys. Advisor to talent at key meetings and appearances at the White House and key award shows. Worked with SGA-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, UNITE HERE, UDW, IATSE, TEAMSTERS, ILGWA & CWA.

9/12 – 9/12

Development and Current Executive BAD25 – THE SHORT FILMS OF MICHAEL JACKSON

BET — Corporate — Viacom Details
9/12 – 9/12

Acquired and developed original content. Reviewed scripts, ad sales opportunities, rights and clearance issues and historical accuracy.

Orgs

  • Television Academy (ATAS)
  • eccousa.org

Recos

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Education

Class of '96

New York Law School

J.D.
Class of '89

University of Maryland

BA

Skills

  • Social Media
  • Program Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Training