Los Angeles, California, United States
15 years working in both unscripted and scripted international television production, over 700 episodes of content produced with well over 1 billion aggregated views. Expert in localizing, developing, pitching, and producing TV and digital formats in all major genres, including scripted drama, comedy, and science fiction as well as unscripted reality shows, talent competitions, game shows, dating shows, food shows, and documentaries. I am internationally experienced, able to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with a variety of different people who are used to different cultures and systems, especially in fast-paced environments and covering multiple projects. I get results and am not afraid to tell people what they need to hear and not just what they want to hear. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Developed and co-executive produced China’s first sci-fi TV drama, to air in 2020 Developed and executive produced a weekend primetime reality talent competition show, rated #1 in China, with over 50 million views per episode, multiple seasons Localized and executive produced a shiny floor singing variety show that captured #1 slot in Thursday nights in China, 5 seasons
Guitarist and bassist, backup singing, available for gigs of various genres. Recent projects include: Faux Fighters Asia (Foo Fighters tribute), Razor Boys (Steely Dan tribute), Rawkasaurus Rex (arena rock tribute), Rock Suey (Shanghai's premiere party band since 2006), Diamond Cats (David Bowie tribute), Chad and the Cadillacs (rock & roll, rockabilly), The Millionaires (blues, rock & roll), The Deck Chairs (original indie band), Glaze (original fusion funk rock), Chairman Now! (original jazz-funk) Agony Sauce, album released Nov 2020 Sessions for producer/artists including: Glenn Case, Andres Coca Lopez, Mark Wengelewski, Huan-hua Chye, Vom Vorton, John Benjamin Band
With nearly 15 years of experience navigating television and film, I have a deep understanding of not just what kind of content works, but how to develop content, how to produce it, and how to pitch and work with partners, production companies, platforms, and sponsors alike. My experience gives me a high sensitivity to rapidly changing markets as well as regulatory needs and the flexibility to manage them.
China-based consulting producer for TV and online formats, specializing in creative development and production support. RECENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: "Humans" China TV drama series, 30 eps "Puzzle Masters", Jiangsu Satellite, series 1 "The Brain", Jiangsu Satellite, Series 1-4 "Big Brother China", Youku/Tudou (digital), Mini-series "Your Face Sounds Familiar", Hunan Satellite, Series 1-5 "Give Me That Bill", CCTV-3, Series 1-4
Consulting Producer for Endemol TV formats in the Asia region. Producing reality TV, entertainment shows, and digital content, localizing formats, working with local production companies across Asia and coordinating with global office. Projects included: Your Face Sounds Familiar Vietnam (Music and impersonation variety show, 36 episodes, VTV-1) Step Right Up Vietnam (Game show, 52 episodes, VTV-6) Odd One In Vietnam (Comedy panel game show, 26 episodes, HTV-7) The Kids Are All Right Vietnam (Game show, 104 episodes) Step Right Up Thailand (Game show, 12 episodes, Channel 9). 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show China (Game show, 24 episodes, Zhejiang Satellite TV) XXS China (Family Game Show, 12 episodes, Shanghai New Entertainment Channel) Best Years of Our Lives China (Variety show, 12 episodes, Anhui Satellite)