• Launched Toy Rocket, a full-service production company funded by POPSUGAR • Developed and pitched unscripted and scripted projects to broadcast, cable, and digital buyers • Lead development on all scripted projects for Toy Rocket • Launched and lead the in-house POPSUGAR integrated development team • Developed high-profile branded content for the POPSUGAR platform proactively and in response to RFPs • Lead development on a slate of projects specifically for the POPSUGAR NewFronts presentation • Oversaw multiple shoots from pre-production through post-production and edited stringouts • Created, developed, and prepared pitch materials including decks and treatments
Summary
Beau, a Director of Development, based in Santa Monica, has 1 Director of Development credit and 2 Development Manager credits, and has been a member since 2014.
Credits
1/17 – 10/17
Director of Development
Staff Position — PopSugar Studios Details
1/17 – 10/17
6/15 – 12/16
Development Manager
Staff Position — Red Bull Media House Details
6/15 – 12/16
• Developed unscripted projects for the Red Bull TV digital platform • Launched the Original Programming department along with the Head of Development • Served as the key executive on multiple projects throughout the development process • Managed development pipeline and workflow for projects from initial outreach to greenlight • Internally brainstormed and developed multiple ideas that went to pilot and/or series • Created, developed, and prepared pitch materials including decks and treatments for internal pitching • Took pitches from internal sources, production companies, and producers to source new projects • Regularly met with potential talent to build new series around or cast in current series
5/14 – 6/15
Development Manager
Staff Position — Irwin Entertainment Details
5/14 – 6/15
• Developed scripted & unscripted television projects for various networks • Lead casting sessions, edited stringouts, produced casting tapes and sizzles, and other production activities • Created, developed and prepared pitch materials including keynote decks and treatments • Regularly attended comedy shows in search of new talent • Took pitches from independent producers for new projects
4/12 – 5/14
Development Coordinator – VH1 Production & Development
VH1 — TV — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
4/12 – 5/14
Worked directly with the SVP of West Coast Production & Development coordinating all aspects of development and current series for the scripted department and served as point person for all internal and external requests for the department
12/12 – 3/13
Development Coordinator – Stevie Tv (Season 2)
VH1 — TV — New Wave Entertainment
12/12 – 3/13
11/10 – 4/12
Executive Assistant (Worked in both scripted and reality tv) – VH1 Production & Development
VH1 — TV — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
11/10 – 4/12
Assisted the VP of Series Development and Original Programming Noah Pollack by answering phones, managing his calendar, booking travel, providing and sending out creative notes on shows and pitches, and brainstorming and providing research for new show ideas
11/11 – 2/12
Production Staff – Single Ladies (Season 2)
VH1 — TV — Flavor Unit Entertainment
11/11 – 2/12
9/11 – 12/11
Executive Assistant – Lala's Full Court Life (Season 3)
VH1 — TV — 51 Minds Entertainment
9/11 – 12/11
Recos
Education
Class of '06
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Political Science and Government
Skills
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