Alexander Smelson

• Worked in writers room to formulate shooting itineraries based on creative that was discussed and developed • Oversaw all deliverables, both media and paperwork • Assisted Production Manager by tracking finances for the budget as well as hiring crew and paying vendors

• Developed show format with EP’s and Talent • Casted actors and variety acts for various sketches • Produced multiple sketches and remotes from start to finish 


• Acquired and edited all video footage, photos and music that would be used for roll-ins • Sat in all writers meetings and acted as the production team’s representative amongst the EPs and host • Executed right and clearances for all elements used in the show • Prepped and produced multiple field shoots 


• Supervised video and audio content for all domestic and international Sony stores with updates monthly • Oversaw post-production workflow from import to delivery including translation, Blu-ray creation and file-making • Directed global distribution of all Blu-rays and SpinetiX digital files 


• Formulated shoot schedule • Produced all sketches from start to finish by clearing location, hiring crew, and supervising on set • Contributed creative content to EPs during the writing process and while in the field 


• Maintained the company’s full slate of development projects from conception to final pitch • Shot several presentation reels and cut them together alongside an editor • Researched and procured archival footage for all projects 


• Screened, logged and accounted for all raw footage produced • Scouted all locations and liaised with the final location • Handled all AFTRA paperwork for primary cast and extras 


• Attained, converted and organized footage for the post department • Supervised in the edit and audio mix as needed • Planned shoots by clearing locations, obtaining releases, booking travel and hiring crew 


- Oversaw the Production Office during the overnight shift - Maintained Master Tape Log and shipped all shot tapes to Post House in LA - Delegated tasks to PAs also working the overnight shift

• Acquired all master and archival footage • Attended to all critical duplications and transfers • Organized a tape library consisting of hundreds of tapes, spanning twenty years • Digitized tapes into the Avid and watched all laybacks in the Online 


• Acquired all master and archival footage • Attended to all critical duplications and transfers • Organized a tape library consisting of hundreds of tapes, spanning twenty years • Digitized tapes into the Avid and watched all laybacks in the Online