Michael Marchese

--Currently developing and managing a slate of 30 projects --Sold five development steps, two of which have moved to series (TLC, MTV/VH1, Bravo) --Edit sizzle reels, create original sales tapes, write scripts and design pitch decks --Interviewing and cuting casting Skypes --Creating original formats and researching for documentary series --Oversee our development post team through ingest to edit to delivery --Networking with mid-level executives

-Currently developing and managing 15 original formats and ideas on our extensive development slate -Helped sell two development steps, a pilot, and two series orders across multiple networks (FOX, Oxygen, HBO Max, ID, Netflix) -Edit sizzle reels, create original sales tapes, write scripts and design pitch decks that understand and showcase the 44 Blue brand. -Mine for talent and international formats, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and news for original format ideas. -Develop and maintain relationships with talent (writers, producers, directors, actors, authors, filmmakers) identifying new talent and content creators and fostering relationships with them for business ventures. -Create and maintain various tracking documents including network needs, podcast releases, tv ratings, internal slate, etc.

-Worked directly with the SVP, Development in developing new show concepts and researched new talent + formats in both domestic and international markets. -Scheduled meetings for development team, managed 5 calendars, took notes on calls/pitch meetings, rolled calls, prepped pitch materials, tracked all development projects, and interacted with a-list talent. -Built and designed pitch decks to submit to networks, cut down sizzle reels and casting tapes, created one sheets and loglines and tracked new projects as well as updated old development projects.

Assisting two Executive Producers as well as the VP of Development in researching and developing new show concepts, along with managing personal and production calendars, rolling calls, office management, receptionist duties, and talent outreach. Day-to-day also includes putting together sizzle reels, one-sheets, and any other creative projects at hand, as well as handling any logistical issues that may arise in the office.

Helping producers with various levels of production, including but not limited to, creative and research for jokes + new material, comedian research, talent outreach, running point on casting, updating casting grids, handling network requests, production scheduling, script breakdowns, episode stacking, GFX presentations, legal + contracts, etc.

● Responsible for updating social media posts across all social media platforms, along with weekly blogging ● Reach out to followers and interact with them across all social media platforms ● Coordinate with volunteers via email and phone and assist in organizing and planning special events ● In-person support for major charity events covering load-in, crowd control, fan interaction, and community outreach

● Assisting the Vice President of Development in researching new show concepts and development ideas ● Creating loglines, one sheets, and pitch decks to deliver to networks ● Attending and contributing to weekly update meetings and brainstorm sessions and researching network needs

• Working directly with the Director of Development creating new show concepts • Updating pitch logs, organizing calendars, scheduling meetings • Sitting in/Note taking on development + green-­‐‑light meetings + presentations • Analytic and creative research • Transcribing + Logging Footage • Script Supervisor + On-­‐‑set PA