Sam Gerhardt Marsden

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Pitched story ideas to digital series brand sponsors. Independently produced daily casting videos and pitch materials. Worked directly with the CEO of the production company to ensure that the client's vision was reflected in each round of deliverables.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Pitched story ideas to digital series brand sponsors. Independently produced daily casting videos and pitch materials. Worked directly with the CEO of the production company to ensure that the client's vision was reflected in each round of deliverables.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Cold-called restaurant consultants, small businesses, and commercial realtors/developers to find talent for a pilot. Skyped with potential principal subjects and created pitch documents while reporting to the VP of talent.

Oversaw casting and production teams while Executive Producer was on location. Worked in tandem with the Executive Producer to develop story lines and manage difficult talent. Coordinated travel and accommodations for a remote location. Worked closely with the Executive Producer to develop story lines and manage talent.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and interviewed potential talent, acted as main point of contact for all viable candidates. Supervised a team of APs and PAs, oversaw substantial national and international casting outreach. Extensively researched potential filming locations which fit the show's specific budgetary criteria.

Identified and Skype interviewed potential talent. Wrote, edited, and meticulously organized all casting deliverables submitted to the network.

Identified and Skype interviewed potential talent. Wrote, edited, and meticulously organized all casting deliverables submitted to the network.

Identified and Skype interviewed potential talent. Wrote, edited, and meticulously organized all casting deliverables submitted to the network.

Identified and Skype interviewed potential talent. Wrote, edited, and meticulously organized all casting deliverables submitted to the network.

Spearheaded international outreach to real estate agents and recent homebuyers, identified and interviewed potential candidates, edited casting reels, and wrote talent one sheets.

* Researched potential locations to film that fit within the show's specific criteria * Identified and interviewed potential candidates * Wrote, edited, and organized all written and video pitches submitted to network

Acted as liaison between field, post, and network teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality project on schedule and under budget. Maintained post production calendar to track project milestones, coordinated file management and delivery of digital products. Worked with the story producer and lead editor to source and pull clips from hundreds of hours of footage, develop story arcs, and edit rough cuts in Avid.

Acted as liaison between field, post, and network teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality project on schedule and under budget. Maintained post production calendar to track critical project milestones. Worked with the Story Producer and Lead Editor to develop story arcs and edit rough cuts in Avid. Transcribed, sourced and pulled clips from hundreds of hours of footage.

* Researched potential locations to film that fit within the show's specific criteria * Identified and interviewed potential candidates * Wrote, edited, and organized all written and video pitches submitted to network

Heavily researched, identified, and interviewed potential talent, edited and organized all written and video pitches submitted to the network.

Independently identified talent which resulted in the complete cast pitched and presented to network

Delved deeply into the world of AKC and UKC (competitive dog shows) to identify outstanding talent. Wrangled talent on set, prepped talent for on-camera interviews, managed talent and location releases.

Wrote character profiles, concept overviews, and episode breakdowns that lead to financed projects. Conducted on-camera interviews with potential talent and edited casting reels in Final Cut Pro and iMovie. Cold-called potential on-air talent and local establishments. Organized and executed legal paperwork including talent agreements and location releases. Assisted Producers in the field and managed talent. Gave editors notes on casting reels, sizzles, and pilots.

Delivered a principle subject, independently launched a wide-scale casting call for overweight pet owners, assisted the editor in writing copy and pulling clips for the pilot.

Identified talent that led to a financed sizzle reel. Prepped equipment for shoots, assisted the Executive Producer on set, and collaborated with the Development Producer on creating pitch documents.

Researched and pulled archival footage and information used in final sizzle reel presented to the network.

Delivered a principle subject featured on episode “True or Faux.”

Assisted the Casting AP in creating key pitch materials including one sheets and character breakdowns.

Prepped and returned equipment packages for external shoots, wrangled talent on set, managed timecards, and assured shoots SAG compliant where applicable. Oversaw craft services and offered general on-set support.

Watched down dailies, created paper edits, and assembled rough cuts for projects for Fortune 500 companies. Quality controlled all projects to ensure alignment with client's branding, creative, and technical guidelines.

Cast, booked, and produced both union and non union actors in compliance with SAG requirements. Booked all travel and accommodations for both crew and talent. Sourced various props and materials for shoots under tight deadlines.

Youngest recipient of Second City’s Works by Women Festival for comedy writing.