Santa Monica, California, United States
Producer, creative executive, programming and content strategist with extensive experience in documentary, unscripted TV, independent film, nonprofit and digital media. I strive to blend culturally impactful storytelling with premium entertainment value to bring compelling content to life across genres and mediums. I have 12+ years of experience as a Producer and Development Executive with industry leading production companies, creating and delivering content for cable networks, streamers, and digital outlets like Vox, Vice, Netflix, Oxygen, History, Discovery and Oprah Winfrey Network. I have the skill set to identify and secure world-class subjects, stories and IP, create original concepts and formats, write, design, and edit premium pitch materials, field produce, story produce and manage projects from concept through delivery. SHATTERED ICE, my first scripted feature film project as a producer has picked up several award wins on its festival run, with a social impact campaign planned for Fall 2025.
- Develop, write, produce, and edit video content with an award-winning video team and newsroom for digital series, editorial sponsorships, grant-funded reporting and ongoing franchises - Pitch original series and standalone editorial video concepts for YouTube, Patreon, web and socials - Build out promos and supplemental editorial content for vertical video, podcast, and subscription platforms
- Producing documentary films, series and digital content in the true true crime, pop culture and environmental justice space - Developing original content and partnerships with filmmakers and co-producers for documentaries, docu-series and independent feature films
Instructor - Creative Producing Unscripted TV | MFA Program Hollywood Reporter Top 10 Best Film Schools in the US
*Mystic Film Festival 2025 - BEST PERFORMANCE, AUDIENCE AWARD & BEST NEW ENGLAND FILM WINNER* *Woods Hole Film Festival 2025 - AUDIENCE AWARD & BEST ENSEMBLE WINNER* *Berkshire Film Festival 2025 - AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER* *Sedona Film Festival 2025 - MOST IMPACTFUL FILM AWARD WINNER* *Dances With Films 2025 - Official Selection* Logline: High school hockey player Will Mankus (Charlie Gillespie) is more lost than ever following the unexpected death of his best friend and the school's star player, Danny Campbell (Sterling Beaumon). As he confronts his grief, Mankus forms a bond with his new coach (Jack Falahee) and rediscovers his purpose through his family, friends, and the sport he loves in small-town New England. - Developed and pitched indie sports drama film project to potential production partners, talent, and investors alongside writer/producer Jake Miskin, producer Daniel Sheldon, and director Alex Ranarivelo - Assisted in managing $1.3 million production including roles in casting, art department, production management, strategic partnerships, and public relations - Supervised editorial and post-production, securing music licenses, vetting and onboarding key vendors, and ensuring film is delivered on budget in highest quality - Responsible for marketing and distribution strategy including social impact campaign and film festivals resulting in 5 festival selections and multiple award wins
- Managed end-to-end development of unscripted and documentary content, with a focus on current events, crime, pop culture, politics, sports and history - Implemented development strategies, fostered internal communication, and built creative visions for projects based on access, reporting, archival material, IP, and talent - Created concepts, formats, packaged projects and managed partnerships with talent including Tom Morello, Jonah Hill, Kenan Thompson, and Ice-T, and for brand clients such as Zillow and SpaceX - Wrote, designed, produced, and edited project decks and video content for buyers including Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN, History, Discovery, ViceTV and BBC, maintaining relationships with media executives to secure development deals and series orders