Sami Blumenthal

Responsible for assisting in creating storylines for what would visually be seen for representing each charity. Helped coordinate logistics/ scout suitable locations for shoots and tracked story lines throughout both the casting and shooting process. (Melissa Casting)

Conducted both In-Person (responsible for setting up camera, lighting, and exporting footage to editor) and Skype interviews with potential child chef candidates.

• Conceive and implement casting outreach on regional scale • Screen and produce talent through submission and audition process • Edit interview reels and compose one sheets reflecting focus on character development and story arc • Establish a compelling, pervasive social media presence • Analyze and research network’s targeted audience demographic

- Serve as liason between creative pre-production and field production by ensuring all storyline beats are properly executed during shoots - Document in-depth notes for all scenes, indicating important highlights (sharp dialogue/dramatic tension) for post-production - Assist with travel coordination and event planning

Compose casting calls online (for both series clients and extras) and developed NY-local outreach strategies;Respond to all applicants, while maintaining contact lists and records of correspondence with potential clients;Interview clients via Skype; Edit the Skypes (Avid) into short demo reels for network submission; Write one-sheet client pitches

Write storylines and scripted voiceover; Assist editing Skype auditions reels; P.A./ talent overseer for shoots; Compile cue sheets/ digital logs for final cut; Research in-depth pop culture and pull footage/photos; Supervise post-production by identifying restricted material; Supply budget of purchased/ free story content

Brainstormed/ pitched ideas for show segments; Booked featured celebrities and tended to them on set; Purchased and assembled outfits for fashion makeover segments; Coordinated studio preparation: talent, travel, security, set layout, audience direction, and Kraft services; Monitored segment times in control room

Schedule auditions with actors, maintain efficient communication with multiple agencies, and coordinate producer sessions Craft character role breakdowns for online postings Book event venues and budget office spending

- Write and proofread pitches/sizzle scripts - Transcribe footage and consult on edited material - Serve as PA on casting calls/shoots - Maintain development slates and research targeted demographics

Recruited and interviewed fashionable subjects on the street; Crafted editorials based on street findings; Generated content for and controlled production of the weekly trends section

Transcribed/ logged film footage; Researched potential funders and wrote grants to many highly-esteemed foundations; Restructured film’s website (content/ layout/design); Functioned as a general P.A. on shoots, and also did on-camera interviews and managed release forms