Shannon McClain

-Guide the creative as well as production of this International documentary film that's being shot in Seoul, South Korea -Sourcing investors and buyers in the US

-Research key facts and people that pertained to our topic to develop series pitch requested by National Geographic Channel -worked along with our writers to craft that information into script format for our Talent -Assisted in writing and preparing decks

Writer/Creator of “The Avant Garde Goddess” web series pilot. Self-produced the pilot episodes, including casting roles and shooting in Korea & USA; Marketed the project worldwide & was accepted into LAWEBFEST and KWEBFEST. Nominated for Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor, Best Web Series.

Live Event host & emcee for international marketing company for events like “Essence Music Festival” in New Orleans, LA

-Writing and producing segments for national weekly entertainment show -Field producing & interviewing actors, musicians, artists, and philanthropists at red carpet events -Writing, video editing, and shooting daily

-Oversaw casting sessions for children to work on the project -Served as acting coach for minor/under aged performers -Oversaw contract negotiation with Talent -Hired crew -Sourced & rented film equipment, props, antique vehicles -Managed Talent and their parents in pre-production and on-set while shooting -Organized screening party -Created partnership with gun violence & women's abuse organization (issues related to our project content) to raise funds for reconstructive surgery resulting from domestic violence

-Pitched segment ideas to Executive Producers and branded content clients such as L’Oreal, Svedka Vodka, Spanx, etc. -Developed original (marketing and entertainment) segments for LIVE red carpet show -Field produced & Story Produced in post -Wrote & produced host stand ups, fashion make overs, runway shows, live game-shows -Booked & coordinated Talent, guests, experts, models -Oversaw editing sessions, then delivered final cut to executives, then to network for broadcast

-Pitched story ideas to Executive Producers -Wrote scripts / copy for broadcast -Produced Talent & Hosts in-studion and on-set -Interviewed celebrity Talent on red carpet -Oversaw creation of packages from inception through post-production -Uploaded segments to mobile platforms and websites