New York, New York, United States
Jackie Stolfi, an Emmy-Nominated producer based in NYC, boasts an eclectic and impressive career in entertainment. Starting as a script intern on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," she quickly rose through the ranks, working on iconic shows like "Sex and the City." Jackie's diverse production experience spans film, TV, new media, and various formats from single-camera to multi-cam, short to long form. She's produced over 250 hours of content across pilots, TV and web series, features, and animation, while also making her mark in the indie scene. Her independent film career extends over two decades with notable projects like "Something in the Air" at Tribeca Film Festival, "The Unlikely Girl" on Netflix, "Deadman’s Barstool" on Amazon and 85+ short films. On TV, Jackie has worked on groundbreaking shows like "Upright Citizens Brigade," "Crank Yankers," "Chappelle’s Show," "Joe Pera Talks With You," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Her recent work includes producing "TruTV’s Friends of the People," Hulu’s "Triumph The Insult Comic Dog's Election Special," "Michelle Obama’s Broadway at the White House,” and Oprah Winfrey & Prince Harry’s "The Me You Can’t See." Additionally, she's ventured into children’s TV with "Helpsters" for Sesame Workshop and Apple TV+. As IFC’s director of Current Productions, Jackie contributed to "Portlandia," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Maron." Her giving back includes supporting charity events and producing for activists and innovative projects like "Snake N’ Bacon,” and Mario Van Peebles’ "Bring Your ‘A’ Game." In her current role she oversees shows like "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" and Showtime’s “Flatbush Misdeameanors.” Her financial acumen is evident in managing budgets from $100,000 to $45 million and her leadership roles in the Producers Guild of America East. Jackie's dynamic career is a testament to her versatility and commitment to innovation in the entertainment industry.
The Coalition for American Production is a national, nonprofit alliance of production companies, vendors, workers, and industry partners committed to keeping film and television thriving in the United States. Founded in 2025, CAP was created to protect American production and jobs and ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the global production landscape. CAP advocates for policies that keep projects, jobs, and investment at home. Our primary focus is securing a federal film tax incentive that supports domestic production and protects America's position as a global leader in content creation.
Producer Highlights - Structured, assembled and lead multiple productions - Created and managed budgets from $100,000 to $45 million - Negotiated multimillion-dollar IATSE and Teamster agreements with union leadership - Procured over 150+ celebrity talent to appear in produced projects - Advocated for and helped secure enhancements to NY State film & television incentive - Designed and implemented COVID Return-to-Work protocols ahead of industry guidelines - Enabled one of Apple TV+’s earliest post-shutdown productions - Preserved hundreds of domestic production jobs - Advocate and lobby for federal film incentive - Produced a successful, not-for-profit professionals- only filmmaking film festival for ten years in NYC & LA Platforms & Distribution Partners - Apple TV+ | Netflix | HBO | Showtime | Amazon | Hulu | ABC | NBC | CBS | BBC | PBS | Adult Swim | Comedy Central Selected Credits Include: • Helpsters (Apple TV+) — Emmy Nomination • The Me You Can’t See (Apple TV+ / Harpo) — Supervising Producer • Gaga: Five Foot Two (Netflix) • Joe Pera Talks With You (Adult Swim) • Chappelle’s Show (Comedy Central) • Crank Yankers (Comedy Central) • David Blaine: Frozen in Time — Emmy Nomination
Provided strategic and tactical oversight for all U.S. physical production operations across premium comedy, scripted, and specials programming. Studio & Operational Leadership - Built and scaled U.S. studio production department structured for long-term IP ownership and volume growth - Oversaw dozens of productions including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Flatbush Misdemeanors, Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever, A Different Animal, Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark & Panicked, and Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me, The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, Hari for the First Time - Managed cross-functional teams spanning production, finance, legal, risk, and facilities - Led direct reports including VP, Director, and Production Coordinator - Designed and implemented COVID protocols Financial & Risk Oversight - Budgeted, scheduled, and structured all US-originated Productions, providing assessments to Global Leadership - Supervised productions from $100K to $30M - Assessed P&L performance, ultimates, and network allotments - Allocated tax credit incentives and structured production entities - Successfully negotiated an additional $4M for a subsequent season pickup Union & Workforce Negotiations - Negotiated Union and Guild agreements with union leadership - Navigated complex labor frameworks while maintaining fiscal discipline - Recruited, hired, and negotiated contracts for Showrunners, Producers, Directors, Writers & Actors - Negotiated and secured proper funding from network and studio partners including HBO, Showtime, Adult Swim, Netflix, Amazon, Bell and FX Government Relations - Negotiated and lobbied with NY State Film Tax Credit offices and legislators - Worked with municipal leaders, policymakers, network government relations & MPA to protect production incentives
Radical Media / Apple TV +
Sesame Workshop / Apple TV + Series