Los Angeles, California, United States
"Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends" - Walt Disney I'm an award-winning media executive and producer driving creative and commercial success across feature films, streaming content, and branded entertainment. With 15+ years of industry leadership, I've pioneered innovative production methodologies and built strategic partnerships that reshape content creation and delivery. As Co-founder of Shay Media Group, I supervised the Academy Award-winning animated short "WAR IS OVER!" (2024) and developed the industry-changing vSetยฎ remote production system, now adopted by Netflix and NBC. Through MediaCTRL and Moment Film Group, I've established a track record of launching successful divisions and securing A-list talent while innovating funding models that increase capital efficiency. My recent executive producer credits include the Berlinale Crystal Bear winner "Last Swim" (2024), TIFF selection "Chuck Chuck Baby" (2023), and upcoming features "The Dreadful" starring Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, and "Nowhere Men" with Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid. I also pioneered production methodology for Netflix's first live broadcast series, "Geeked: Toon In. My expertise includes: โฃ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ: Supervising award-winning productions while maintaining commercial viability โฃ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Developing proprietary production systems that reduce costs by 30% without compromising quality โฃ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ๐: Building and maintaining relationships with Netflix, Google, CNBC, History Channel, and Peacock โฃ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐: Innovating funding models while optimizing production costs and maximizing ROI I'm passionate about transforming how stories are told and brought to market. Whether you're looking to discuss new production opportunities, innovative content strategies, or potential in-house executive roles, I'd love to connect. I bring experience scaling divisions, launching successful initiatives, and driving creative excellence and business growth. Let's explore how we might work together: [email protected]
Transformative media executive delivering strategic growth and innovation initiatives for premium entertainment studios and Fortune 500 brands. Established premier production consultancy delivering transformative solutions for entertainment studios and global brands, pioneering efficiency frameworks that revolutionized multimillion-dollar content development. โค Directed portfolio of premium content productions ($5M-$15M budgets), driving on-time delivery and consistent ROI for studio initiatives โค Led strategic relationships generating 60% growth in enterprise partnerships and securing multi-year contracts โค Pioneered production optimization strategy, delivering 30% cost reduction and 25% efficiency gains through innovative workflow systems and team restructuring โค Architected risk management framework reducing production delays by 40%, protecting project margins and studio reputation across high-stakes productions โค Built and mentored cross-functional teams of 50+ creatives, establishing talent development pipeline that elevated three directors to industry leadership
Multimedia production studio providing end-to-end service across film, television, commercial, and broadcast sectors. Co-founded versatile multimedia production studio rooted in bifurcated strategy, targeting development of auteurist IP while facilitating third-party production services for some of the largest branded content providers in world. โค Launched and scaled commercial, experiential, and marketing divisions, increasing client acquisition by 40% and production volume by 65%, solidifying company's position as industry leader โค Managed $1M+ production budgets with 35% efficiency gains through strategic resource allocation and innovative production methods โค Secured multiple key contracts through successful negotiations and bids, driving revenue growth and expanding client portfolio while maintaining high client satisfaction โค Directed division operations, ensuring seamless integration of commercial, experiential, and marketing projects within company's broader framework โค Orchestrated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time completion and consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations โค Led high-performing team of producers and project managers, providing mentorship and fostering professional growth to enhance team performance
Technology-focused production company specializing in full-service virtual production โ from creative to full execution. Co-founded technology-driven production company, pioneering vSetยฎ virtual workflow solutions and leading creative development and production services. Forged pivotal relationship with Moment Film Group, helping to transform it and designating Moment as the film investment pillar of the Shay Media Group. โค Helmed Academy Award-winning Animated Short Film "WAR IS OVER!" as supervising producer, directing all aspects of physical production to achieve critical and commercial success โค Pioneered and trademarked vSet remote production solution, securing rapid adoption by Netflix and NBC, delivering 45% increase in production efficiency, and establishing new industry standards โค Commanded line and executive production for high-profile projects with budgets up to $10M, orchestrating efficient workflows and seamless VFX integration โค Negotiated strategic partnerships, including collaboration with Moment Film Group, where Shay Media zeroes in on potential projects and IP, guiding Moment to strategic and meaningful investments โค Spearheaded talent acquisition strategy, securing top-tier talent and maximizing production performance โค Architected content strategies aligned with market trends and client demands, driving impactful content delivery
Company focused on producing captivating stories and providing innovative financial solutions in the media sector. Joined organization before rebranding (MDF Films) and catalyzed evolution of company and brand. โค Generated 15% margin improvement through strategic film financing negotiations, leveraging industry relationships for optimal deal terms โค Architected comprehensive project vetting protocols, implementing market analysis framework to identify premium media investments โค Championed strategic vision and operational excellence across multiple divisions, aligning creative initiatives with revenue objectives โค Cultivated $20M+ in investor relationships through transparent reporting and portfolio management, fostering sustained partnerships
Dynamic organization focused on driving sustainable growth and market innovation within its industry. Directed overall company growth and strategic planning, overseeing financial management, partnership development, and cross-functional team leadership for efficient operations and sustained business expansion. โค Orchestrated company-wide transformation, delivering 40% revenue growth through strategic partnerships and market expansion initiatives in premium entertainment sector โค Catalyzed innovative business model generating $5M+ in new revenue streams through industry-first production solutions and strategic studio partnerships โค Developed data-driven growth strategy resulting in 50% increase in enterprise clients, maintaining 90% retention rate