Susan Shea

Assisted producers in prepping and producing interview shoots for 5 episodes. Found and booked interview locations; coordinated with cast members as they prepared for and traveled to their interviews; managed interview shoots in the field; created and distributed call sheets; obtained releases. Conducted brief phone interviews and drafted timelines and character bios to assist producers in prepping for interviews; researched potential interviewees. Fact checked and annotated scripts; helped source archival and research materials; created deliverable logs.

Managed schedule for 10 hr-long episodes, from pre-production through final network deliverables; wrote interview questions when needed, prepped experts for interviews; worked with editors to sculpt shows, pulled interview selects, managed risk against fact-checking; cast recreations when necessary, including running audition process and evaluations; oversaw picture lock components including: final narration recording sessions, addressing all network notes, and selecting and guiding look of final graphics; supported the series writer throughout process by enforcing episode script timelines, providing research materials, and facilitating pre-interviews with experts; Oversaw purchase orders, and department expenses; oversaw final deliverables.

Managed four-hour documentary from production through final network deliverables; oversaw and managed the licensing of over 200K worth of archival footage and stills; negotiated 32K bulk licensing deal with Getty Images; identified and addressed all rights issues including sourcing replacements where necessary; coordinated with A+E to manage deliveries, S&P notes, promotional materials, and press screening; responsible for network deliverables.

Handled all aspects of re-enactment shoots as Production Manager/Assistant Director: managed set, broke down scripts, created all call sheets and shoot schedules, handled script continuity, hired crew, ensured all departments were fully prepped for shoots, oversaw department spending.

Handled all aspects of re-enactment shoots as Production Manager/Assistant Director: managed set, broke down scripts, created all call sheets and shoot schedules, handled script continuity, hired crew, ensured all departments were fully prepped for shoots, oversaw department spending.

Worked on all episodes from preproduction through post. Created and sent out call sheets for interview shoots; assisted in casting recreations; coordinated with cast members, locations, vendors; assisted in managing set when AD was not available. Supervised PAs and Interns. Remotely hired cameramen and crew. Managed weekly POs and expenses. Sourced archival materials. Completed deliverables.

Managed pilot for A+E from preproduction through post. Found and secured the hero interview, researched interviewees, coordinated and managed all shoots both local and remote, sourced archival material, including difficult to access police crime scene video, Coordinated with A+E throughout, ensuring timely delivery, production requirements were met, and addressing all potential licensing concerns

Coordinated with crew in building the “listening lounge” set for a Jason Mraz concert airing on the Home Shopping Network.

Interview with Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett promoting their album “Cheek to Cheek" for the Home Shopping Network. Prepped for interview shoot and coordinated on set, managed expenses, sourced stills.

Worked on all episodes from preproduction through post. Booked and coordinated with locations for interviews and recreation shoots, coordinated with interviewees before shoots, sent out call sheets, helped cast recreations, guided prop and wardrobe purchases, handled all releases, tracked weekly invoices and expenses, completed deliverables.

Researched potential cast members for reality TV pilot.

Assisted producer in prepping and producing interview shoots around the country. Coordinated with cast members as they prepared for their interviews; booked locations; worked with law enforcement in creating detailed police re-enactments in the field; obtained permits. Managed media in field, handled petty cash, created call sheets.

I helped book locations, actors, travel, crew, purchased props and wardrobe. Produced in the field for Las Vegas recreation shoot. Communicated with cast in prep for interviews; created call sheets; coordinated on set for interview shoots. Processed weekly expenses including invoices, petty cash, and credit card purchases. Managed deliverables.

I managed licensing third party content from youtube users for a innovative documentary about the evolution on online video blogging.

I managed crafty on set, and handled the PC and credit card reports.

Coordinated field shoot in Louisiana, and coordinate post production. Helped log footage, conform scripts, edit narration, fact check script.

Coordinated a field shoot in Louisiana, helped coordinate post production, fact checking. Conformed scripts.