Belinda Salazar Kizy

I love digging through raw material and seeing every bit of footage that was shot on the field. Collected in scene reality, vlogs, go pro footage and interviews to put together episode string outs using AVID. Worked closely with EPs and editors to tell a complete and coherent story. This show helped me grow as a story teller and gained extensive knowledge on mountaineering in Peru. Write voice over narration and address network notes.

Involved in the development of a bi-coastal series for Univision; Monday thru Thursday prime time Mexican regional music docu-drama reality competition series. Produced in-house reality, challenges, and surprise guests. Develop compelling storylines from casting to live shows in Los Angeles. Oversee a team of three producers and two associates. Produced celebrity coaches and guest during live tapings.

String out stories and acts for law enforcement reality docu-drama for Spanish language network.

Develop heartfelt, uplighting and comedic children stories. Interview 100 contestants and their families. Collect pictures, videos and amazing interviews of triumph and perseverance. Conduct master, pre/post, and elimination interviews. String out pods for post-production, making sure storyline is carried out correctly. Write a summary of each final contestant with other story producers.

Developed programming strategy for new multicultural audience-targeted digital hub at Warner Bros.; established runtime goals, influencer partnerships, and budget parameters Took pitches from production companies to generate development slate; created pitch decks and presented series concepts to studio executives.

Assemble segments with the use of pictures, videos and reality scenes. String out children stories, work closely with editors to deliver segments for Spanish language music competition series. Spanish version of "The Voice".

Oversaw production logistics for 15 live tapings per week of 100 LATINOS DIJERON (Family Feud); managed all departments to keep production on schedule; reviewed cuts and addressed notes with editors for final delivery

Support VP’s of development with research, cold calling, and finding new shows for cable networks that include unscripted and scripted shows. Liaison with producers and network to obtain deliverables of presentation reels, calendars, series bible, and budgets.

Served many hats with small staff & crew, a total of 8. Worked on calendar, budget, deal memos, scripts, coordinate shoots with celebrity talent, models, classic and exotic cars. Direct host wraps and musical guest. Work closely with network executives for a one hour tv magazine music and car culture bilingual show.

Shoot and conduct master interviews with contestants for the Spanish version of Minute to Win It game show. Collect photos, videos, produce surprise phone calls and good luck messages for contestants. Work closely with non-actors to tell their compelling story and coaching them during their quest to win $50,000 dollars.

Field produce on camera interviews for live coverage. Prep interviewees for live hits.

Set up camera and lights for video casting for Miller Lite commercial. Direct actors and models for video auditions.

Red Carpet producer

Man on the Street

Set up and direct 5 cameras for live to tape wedding special.

Assist story producer for game show contestant interviews, set up camera and green screen. Prepare contestant for show run thru. Assist with story notes and beat sheets, communication between field teams and post- production. Capture b-roll and images for packages. Obtain appearance, material and location releases.

Documentary

Generate deal memos for union and non-union cast & crew. Request drive-on's to Sony lot. Production office and stage up keep. Check out walkies, order crew meals and general office support for extreme musical chair show.

Coordinate with NY & L.A. offices, crew and talent. Obtain talent release from celebrity talent. Coordinate studio reservations, parking and meals.

Assist story producer and field director with scouting potential talent for model scout reality television show. Obtain releases for on camera appearances, locations, and materials release.

Manage & coordinate 50 look-a-likes into hair, make-up & wardrobe, meals & breaks with talent for non-profit award shows.

Coordinate talent into hair, make-up & wardrobe department during show. Generate deal memos, timecards and additional documentation for payroll purposes. Served as clerical support for production manager

Feature Film

Worked closely with executive producers and writer to execute concepts to completion. Overlooked incoming and outgoing expenses through approved ultra low budget. Developed shooting schedule for all talent and crew. Coordinated talent schedules, wardrobe, rehearsals and arrivals. Secured locations for shoot by collaborating with local businesses and city personnel.

Field produce variety of live events, press junkets and music video sets. Create creative concepts for weekly man on the street segments. Work closely with on air talent, supervising producer, production management and editor to complete and perfect segments. Season 2 & 3

Assist producer and director with research, talent and production. Traveled to Chihuahua Mexico for interviews as field producer/camera operator to capture historic footage and interviews.