Gabriella Spierer

Research and pre-interviews of potential interview subjects; coordination of shoots around the country; factual and archival research.

Research, prep and coordinate NYC shoot; identify contributors in the U.S. and Israel.

Searched and secured archive for 6-part documentary series on the 2000 year history of the papacy; negotiated rates and terms with vendors worldwide.

Researched and secured at no cost for the production valuable antique cars for this 6-hour series on the history of cars; researched all major historic figures in the U.S. car history; outreach to and booking of historians and car experts for in-depth interviews; coordinated local and out-of-town shoots; directed on-camera interviews.

Archival research; securing rights and clearances, and negotiating rates for popular documentary cable series. Searched for video footage and all other archival materials in archives worldwide. Worked closely with post-production during all stages of the post process.

Researched development trailer for new History Channel recreation-based docudrama series. Tracked down hard to find witnesses and secured their commitment as participants.

Researcher of new historical recreation special about the iconic labor leader and his involvement with the Mob.

As the NYC producer for a leading Berlin based production company I reached out to potential subjects in the development phase and advised my client on the feasibility and practicality of each potential subject's participation. Additionally, I negotiated access and contracts with the selected subject, did general research during development, accessed archival materials and coordinated locations during the shoot.

Researcher for documentary films and news; Archival and people searches, plus booking of interviewees.

Produce, coordinate and production manage investigative and historical projects in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia for numerous international broadcasters and feature documentary film producers. Direct interviews and visuals. People search; find long-­lost and hard to find protagonists. Problem solve in several languages and across various cultures.

People searches; find protagonists for news features; fact check stories; clear documents and media; schedule and coordinate shoots.

Find witnesses and protagonists of a tragic event that happened in 2013 in NYC for UK based production company. Research facts. Set up interviews and prep shoot.

Research photographs, stock footage and archival footage for documentary film created for the National Museum of Jewish History ; obtain rights and clearances; create and keep log of sourced archival content; coordinate post-production.

Assistant Director/Set-Producer for various commercials, PSA and specs.

Created 40+ clips for the website of New York's foremost culinary institute with interviews of star chefs such as David Chang, Mario Batali, Marcus Samuelson.