Prepared the budget and shooting schedule. Secured locations, crew and equipment. Handled all negotiations, contracts, petty cash, accounting and communications with client in Germany.
Summary
A story with heart. Strong, identifiable characters. Cut the fat and get to the point. But don't forget: sometimes the most moving moment is one where the scene and actors can breathe. This is what I live by. Let's create together.
Credits
7/14 – 8/14
Production Manager – The Heist
Film (Short) — Film For Thought Details
7/14 – 8/14
5/13 – 8/13
Unit Production Manager – Escape
Film (Feature-length) — punching bees PRODUCTIONS Details
5/13 – 8/13
Produced and served as production manager for the 3 day shoot of the high concept short ESCAPE. Staffed crew, conducted casting, locked locations and procured equipment sponsorships from Panavision and Cinelease.
11/12 – 7/13
Producer (Story Development) – From the Depths
Film (Feature-length) — punching bees PRODUCTIONS Details
11/12 – 7/13
Overseeing the development and adaptation of the novel From the Depths into feature length screenplay. Personally shopped and presented project to contacts at Cannes 2012 Film Market. Taking meetings and discussing the project with Foreign and Domestic Sales Agents as well as talent managers regarding pre-sales and packaging of the film.
8/11 – 5/13
Producer – Screwed
Film (Feature-length) — punching bees PRODUCTIONS Details
8/11 – 5/13
Acquired rights oversaw development of script. Prepared schedule, budget and secured locations for 15 day shoot. Handled contracts, SAG and payroll. Maintained schedule, budget and day-to-day flow of production. Oversaw post-production with the director and currently negotiating sale and distribution deals with domestic and foreign buyers.
8/12 – 4/13
Production Manager – Cavemen
Film (Feature-length) — Interactor Media Details
8/12 – 4/13
Created line item budget, shooting schedule and secured shooting locations for 18 day, 12 location shoot. Negotiated with and hired crew. Handled contracts for all crew and locations as well as SAG, payroll paperwork and all bookkeeping for the film. Continued UPM and producer duties throughout filming.
1/13 – 3/13
Production Manager – Kaiser Patient Testimonials
Corporate — Beachglass Films Details
1/13 – 3/13
Created line item budget, secured crew and locations for shoot. Maintained accounting books, work permits and equipment rentals. Worked with client to assure proper promotion the message to both internal and external viewership.
5/12 – 1/13
Co-Producer – Dreamworld
Film (Feature-length) — Sneak Attack Details
5/12 – 1/13
Brought the completed project to the distribution market through my contacts and secured worldwide distribution for Dreamworld.
11/12 – 12/12
Unit Production Manager (Also served as Line Producer) – Disney - Shake it Up Competition Fulfillment - Promo
Disney Channel — Digital — Disney UK/Beachglass Films Details
11/12 – 12/12
Created line item budget, secured crew and location for 3 day shoot. Maintained accounting books, work permits and equipment rentals. Worked in conjunction with Disney UK and Disney Los Angeles to ensure positive brand promotion and filming of the fulfillment of the Shake it Up Competition prizes
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Education
St. Olaf College
BA in Theatre and Music
Skills
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