Nick Sawyer

• Developing and extensively researching new show ideas • Finding, interviewing, and signing new talent • Writing treatments and designing pitch decks • Writing scripts for sizzle reels • Scouting and booking locations for shoots • Operating second camera on sizzle shoots • Editing found footage sizzle reels. Projects include: “Burden of Truth” (crime), “Pop-Up Homes International” (real estate), “22 Days Under Siege” (documentary), “Flashpoint” (game show), “Drunk Tank” (game show) • Producing and directing sizzle shoots in the field. Projects include: “Atlantis Uncovered” (historical investigation), “Breaking History” (historical investigation), “Try Anything” (reality), “Theory of Awesome” (science), “Military Veterans Paranormal” (paranormal investigation), “Into the Unexplained” (survival and paranormal investigation), “Outlaw Legends” (historical investigation), “Cop Life” (comedic re-creation), “Newsholes” (comedic re-creation)”

Developed creative for the third season of “Hack My Life.” Responsibilities included researching hundreds of “life hacks,” designing games around life hacks and packaging them into existing show segments, and creating new show segments.

Worked with development team on all aspects of the development process. Responsibilities included: • Leading brainstorm sessions with junior members of the development team, supervising team’s research into generated ideas • Writing treatments, research documents, and casting one-sheets • Finding talent and conducting Skype interviews • Editing casting tapes and reels • Creating sizzle reels with a mix of found footage and Skype interviews • Projects include: “America’s Lost Pyramids” (historical investigation), “American Trackers” (wilderness and survival), “Saving Private Ryan’s Stuff” (historical investigation, transactional), “Bad Girls of Instagram” (reality ensemble)

Worked with development team on all aspects of the development process. Responsibilities included: • Generating and researching new ideas • Conducting and editing Skype interviews • Editing found footage sizzle reels • Managing all shared internal development documents • Projects include: “The Worst Thing I Ever Did” (ID series), “Ink Shrinks” (Spike pilot), “Hell Town” (A&E paid development), “Outlaw Chronicles” (History series), “Iron Maidens” (VH1 paid casting presentation), multiple seasons of new casting for Love & Hip Hop franchises

Worked as Production Coordinator on “Doomsday Garage” pilot during all phases of production: • Booking travel arrangements • Coordinating payroll • Bookkeeping and bank account management • Overseeing background checks for crew & talent • Acting as liaison between production staff and head of production • Securing appearance releases, license agreements, and location agreements

Worked as in-office PA on “Generation Cryo” pilot for MTV during pre-production, production, and post-production: • Booking travel arrangements and gear rentals • Researching and securing agreements for on-site shoot locations • Handling permit processes for public locations and for filming with minors • Securing all appearance releases