Los Angeles, California, United States
Feature Film Development in the Kids & Family space, building off of an academic background in developmental psychology at Harvard College and educational media at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the TIE (Technology, Innovation, and Education) program. Most recently at Disney Branded Television Original Movies, and previously, PBS's Antiques Roadshow.
Producer of short and feature films, including the upcoming IF THERE'S NO FOREVER
• Oversaw entirety of creative process for slate of $15-30 million budget live-action film projects Project Management/Operations • Strategy/Status Tracking - Built and maintained Airtable databases tracking talent. Tracked release calendar and slate of ~30 projects. Created internal processes, departmental grids, reports • Managed information flow to actualize production design, costume design, etc. • Worked with franchise/merchandise partners on development/production of product lines • Managed metadata, credits, awards submissions • Finance - Supported dealmaking and tracked payments, working with cross-functional partners in Business Affairs, Production Finance, Contract Administration Creative Storytelling • Assessed submissions from agents/managers • Collaborated with talent; distilled creative sessions into cohesive, clear notes to implement into drafts • Reviewed footage and film cuts (music, sound, color, VFX.) Incorporated notes from stakeholders (Legal, Standards & Practices) • Supported Marketing and PR by copywriting/reviewing ancillary content, press releases, etc. Wrote audience-facing synopses • Covered film, TV, book landscape by attending film festivals, tracking current releases Communications • Interfaced with internal stakeholders. Point person for Publishing. Worked closely with Production, Music, Consumer Insights, Programming, Education, etc. to facilitate cohesive direction for our projects • Built relationships with agents, managers, producers, production companies, book scout, arts orgs • Created decks/talking points for internal & external presentations People Management • Recruiting - Scouted and built relationships with talent (writers, directors, producers.) Guided talent through pitch process. Facilitated cast and crew hiring. Managed intern hiring • Onboarded talent into Disney processes. Trained assistants/new hires • Management/Talent Development - Managed ~10 coverage readers. Supervised interns, built curriculum for internships
Project Management • Managed database of 5000+ antique appraisal assets through custom Content Management System (CMS), with each appraisal asset consisting of video, image, associated content, metadata, etc. • Managed production workflow of website and other digital platforms. With every episode, published new lede images, updated database with 20-30 appraisals, launched articles and other ancillary content, and refreshed website • Managed rollout and release of digital content on Youtube and social media Creative Storytelling • Developed video and editorial digital content. Wrote educational articles to supplement broadcast episodes. Directed appraisal videos on the set of tour events, and edited videos using Avid. These ancillary videos increased engagement and directed traffic to the website and to full-length episodes • Wrote marketing copy for digital platforms, reflecting the broadcast schedule • Wrote scripts and edited episodes for associated webseries Vintage Minute Live Event Production • Interfaced each year with approx. 12,000 guests across 6 different live events in the season, ensuring a positive guest experience and resolving any issues as they occurred • Assisted with logistical planning, customizing for each different venue and incorporating safety and accessibility considerations into signage, emergency protocols, etc. • Led team of new volunteers at each event, organizing and training them in facilitating event flow • Liaised with appraisers, member stations, sponsors, and the historic venues
Writer of abstracts for database of scientific research on media effects for the academic audience as well as for the family audience
Participated in post-production, copy-edited and contributed articles and other supplemental content for the American Experience website, fact-checked content for productions, assisted with social media