Donna Tolmas

Producing a new true crime limited series

Supervised field teams

Series Producer Research and write up pitch stories Find and book talent Pre-interview Interview all talent on sensitive and legal aspects of story Acquire personal and licensed materials Courts and Police stations

Research Producer

Researching and writing putch sheets Booking and interviewing participants Leading team to acquire footage, documents and photos Writing host wraps and Voice overs Supervising editors in post

Producer/Field Producer “Deadly Women”- 2/17 – 4/17 Conducted, booked interviews Wrote questions Obtained materials (documents, photos, footage) Field produced 15 stories for 5 episode series Coordinated/ managed logistics in the field Directed/produced field crew, experts and host

Conducted pre-interviews / Sit down interviews Obtained personal materials Clearance Directed field crew Worked and delivered on short deadline Wrote scripts

Cut-down show for international airing using INews program Write standup's for hosts. Replace existing footage with new packages Complete show to accommodate total running time. Deliver completed show on short deadline

Supervise the development and pitch of new competition reality show Help the development team keep an organized talent data sheet Helped put together pitch documents Compiling research for active prospective projects Exhibited strong writing and producing skills Research using spreadsheets Networking with professional organizations, groups and production companies Work closely with executive producers

Pre-Interview talent Wrote questions for interview Conducted and directed interview Produced and directed broll shoots Wrap paperwork

Research Writing scripts Conduct Interviews Bring in footage Supervise avid Sessions Wrapped show

Supervised production team for 8 series episode Wrote scripts Pre-interviewed and booked on camera participants Obtained a trusting and close relationship with victims and families Obtained court documents and materials. Wrote questions and conducted all interviews Produced/directed recreations Adapted to change and unforeseen situations while in the field.

Booked and conducted interviews. Wrote beat sheets. Researched stories and obtained photos, ftg and documents, which included personal, police, crime scene and court doc's. Wrote outlines and scripts. Directed reenactments. Supervised crew, which included AP's, PA, writer and researcher. Kept show on deadline and budget. Supervised edit sessions.

Wrote pitch sheets Research and present story ideas Supervise team Book and produce actual exorcism Obtain and license photos, footage, and audio Negotiate vendor rates Pre-Interview and book interview subjects Conduct all expert and witness interviews Field produce/direct camera crew Implement essential materials to support storyline Supervise avid sessions

Scouting locations Casting/recruiting Finding, auditioning/interviewing and booking talent Supervising production team Coordinated rental pick up's, expense reiumbursement,scheduling talent and crew Pre-production, taped shoot Coordinated and directed cast on set Produced on set shoot

Cutdown show for international airing using INews program Write standups for hosts Replace existing footage with new packages Complete show to accomodate total running time Deliver completed show on short deadline

Oversee and supervise production team Clear personal photos and legal documents, photos and footage Research, book and conduct interviews for storyline Obtain and search through broll for appropriate shots Negotiate rates for footage and photo costs Provide essential material for research department

Booked and conducted interviews. Researched and obtained photos, footage and documents, which included personal, police, crime scene snd court doc's. Supervised crew, which included AP's, PA, writer and researcher. Kep show on deadline and budget. Supervised edit sessions, delivered cuts on deadline Did final wrap up

Booked and conducted pre interviews and interviews. Researched and obtained photos, footage and documents, which included personal, police, crime scene snd court doc's. Supervised crew, which included AP's, PA, writer and researcher. Kep show on deadline and budget. Supervised edit sessions, delivered cuts on deadline Completed final wrap up

Oversee production from beginning to end Research, book and conduct interviews for storyline Negotiate rates for footage and photo costs research/pitch storylines Field produce, interviews, field notes Supervise on location crew and logistics Shoot reenactment footage/broll Oversee and supervise all edit sessions Kept show on budget and deadline

Oversee entire production Booked and conducted interviews in and out of field Supervised field crew/took field notes Negotiate rates for footage and photo costs Provide essential material for research department Oversee and supervise all edit sessions Provide show materials keep show on budget Deliver show on deadline

Oversee production from beginning to end Research, book and conduct interviews for storyline Negotiate rates for footage and photo costs research/pitch storylines Field produce, interviews, field notes Supervise on location crew and logistics Shoot reenactment footage/broll Oversee and supervise all edit sessions Kept show on budget and deadline

Pitching segment ideas, detailed research, logistics for each segment/location, obtained releases. Supervised and conducted interviews and BTS shoot. Supervised Avid sessions . Responsible for contributing ideas to newly developed show Worked closely with publicists to book talent .Created story line. Directed talent. Negotiated footage and photo costs. Final edit report.

Researched story ideas Set up, conducted interviews Supervised field crew Took field notes Ordered, logged and researched photos and footage needed for show Shot b-roll Logged/transcribed all interviews and footage Supervised edit sessions

Created, wrote and directed children’s DVD series Supervised avid and voice over talent sessions Researched fact base information provided in the dvd Cast and worked with young children for voiceover Coordinated crew and cast shoots Marketed product Shot promo for air

Shoot BTS and conduct interviews of music videos of Carrie Underwood and Jon Legend for Target Shoot BTS and conduct interviews of BTS for Carl's Jr commercial. Supervised field crew and took production notes Edit pieces

Shoot BTS and conduct interviews of music videos of Carrie Underwood and Jon Legend for Target Shoot BTS and conduct interviews of BTS for Carl's Jr commercial. Supervised field crew and took production notes Edit pieces

Writing scripts Set up and conducted interviews Supervised field crew and took production notes Wrote pitch sheet Presented and pitched story ideas Shot B-roll and BTS footage Supervise Avid and smoke sessions,on-line/chyron session, and talent vo's. Supervised entire production and kept show on budget Delivered show on deadline

Prepared live show for edited airing version.

Writing scripts Set up and conducted celebrity and non celebrity interviews Shot B-roll and BTS footage Acquired footage/photos Supervise Avid sessions, smoke sessions,on-line/chyron session, and talent voice overs. Supervised entire production/ team and kept show on budget Delivered show on short deadline Established publicist and celebrity relationships

Segment produced Researched topics, acquired footage and assisted rights & clearances in clearing acquisitions Delivered shows on deadline Supervised camera crew and produced location shoots Organized and delegated roles to producer and production assistant Supervised and conducted interviews and BTS shoot Supervised Avid and online sessions and kept show on budget

Research storyline, set up and conduct interviews Research and negotiate costs of archival footage and stills Supervise Avid sessions, on-line/chyron session, and talent voice overs. Transcribed and logged all footage/interviews Select sound bites to go into final writing of script Maintain budgets, book crews, responsible for r&c

Writing scripts Set up and conducted interviews Shot B-roll and BTS footage Responsible for obtaining locations and directing host wrapsAcquired archival and personal photos/footage Acquired licensing and clearance Supervise Avid sessions Supervised entire production and kept show on budget Delivered show on short deadline

Writing scripts Set up and conducted interviews Shot B-roll and BTS footage Responsible for obtaining locations and directing host wrapsAcquired archival and personal photos/footage Acquired licensing and clearance Supervise Avid sessions Supervised entire production and kept show on budget Delivered show on short deadline

Writing scripts Set up and conducted interviews Shot B-roll and BTS footage Responsible for obtaining locations and directing host wrapsAcquired archival and personal photos/footage Acquired licensing and clearance Supervise Avid sessions Supervised entire production and kept show on budget Delivered show on short deadline

Medialogged sound bites, footage and stills for digitizing / editing Scouting locations Transcribing, prop and set design Responsible for obtaining locations permits, certificate of insurance and rush checks Supervised edit, on-line and vo sessions Conducted interviews and supervised camera crew Recreation casting

Key set PA Drove talent to production Worked closely with first A.D.