Elivia Shaw

- Major research into Human Evolution, Archaeology, Genetics and Anthropology to prepare scripts for Human Migration series. - Helping to construct episodic beat sheets and scripts based off of scientific and survival research. - Shoot prep including researching locations, schedule, hiring and working with fixers.

Research and management of all archival materials including licensing. Guest, crew and location research and booking. Network deliverables.

Story development and pre-production logistics for several international shoots including international film permits, procuring local contacts and finalizing production schedules. Managing daily schedule, contacts and story content in the field in both domestic and international locations. Creating scripts, outlines and string-outs or rough cuts for editors

Creating story pitches for clients for National Geographic Editors. Story development and pre-production logistics for international shoots including film permits, procuring local contacts and finalizing production schedules. Managing daily schedule, contacts and story content in the field. Creating scripts, outlines and string-outs or rough cuts for editors.

Finalized production schedule and logistics for road trip series Summer of Sammy, for National Geographic Channels International. Procured all film permits for selected route including National Parks and major city landmarks. Communication between the creative production team and the location venues regarding logistics and production content.

Managed production schedules, technical issues, communication and deliverables between production companies and network on an average of 100 hours of original programming from green light to final delivery. Credits: Unit Manager, Brain Games (Emmy Nominated), Diggers, Inside Combat Rescue, Battleground Afghanistan, Diggers, Abandoned, American Colony, Scam City, Seconds from Disaster