Oversee all aspects of company operations, from project development to international distribution.Collaborate with industry leaders and creative talent to produce award-winning content.Lead business development, financing, and strategic partnerships.Key Skills:1. International Film & Television Production: I have a proven track record of in the creation and execution of International film and television projects. Our company specialises in seamlessly blending the talents of diverse international teams to produce content that resonates with global audiences.2. Strategic Planning & Business Development: I possess a deep understanding of the media industry's landscape, allowing me to craft innovative strategies for growth and expansion. I've successfully developed partnerships, secured financing, and identified new market opportunities.3. Creative Storytelling: My passion lies in the art of storytelling. I have played a pivotal role in nurturing creative talent, guiding writers, directors, and producers to bring unique and compelling narratives to the screen.4. International Collaboration: I excel in fostering collaboration among industry professionals on both sides of the Atlantic and worldwide in developing markets. My extensive network and ability to navigate cultural nuances have been instrumental in our company's global success.5. Project Management: I am highly skilled in managing complex film and television projects, from pre-production through post-production. 6. Financial Acumen: I have a strong grasp of budgeting, financing, and resource allocation in the entertainment industry. 7. Market Analysis & Trend Identification: Staying ahead of industry trends is crucial. I continuously monitor the media landscape, enabling Arrested Industries to adapt and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Acquisitions budgets, reforecasting and spendAcquisitions StrategyReporting and deal servicingMaintaining top level relationships with all 3rd party producers most notably managing first look/development and output deals with the likes of LMNO, October Films and Waddell Media. Renegotiating output and development deals on expiryAssessing all new content for international potential and working with sales team to prepare forecasting models to assess level of investment.Pitching and raising money for pre-sale and co-production financing for both 3rd party and in house productions

Consultant role with Mark Burnett Productions and Hearst Entertainment

Surpassed team target for 2011 by over 20% from $10.8 million to $13.1 despite losing two of our most lucrative channel output deals.Exceeded Co-production revenues in key European and US territories by 15%.Headed the sales, acquisitions and business affairs teams (12 people based in the UK, USA, Italy, Germany, Spain and Asia.Optimised and renegotiated key output deal framework agreements including non-standard licence framework agreements where they were not in place.Controlled the Relationship between NGTI and NGT in Washington DC. Presentation of weekly sales figures and leading the weekly meetings.Advising on formats and factual entertainment strategySales forecasting across all NGT programming for both National Geographic Channel and other US broadcast commissions.Drafting yearly budgets according to NGT delivery pipeline and presenting figures in weekly sales meetings.Review and signature of all sales contracts drafted on a daily basis.In conjunction with the President, set annual revenue and profit targets for Sales Execs and monitor throughout the financial year. Set up regular review meetings with the relevant Execs and President.With the Head of Programming, Director of Marketing and President, agree the plans for specific promotions, launches, markets and international sales trips.To agree terms and conditions for standard deals, including price-affecting conditions, terms of payment, materials delivery date, publicity delivery date and verification of shipping details.

Inception of own Company to represent producers, broadcasters and distributors with regards to international strategy and co-finance across all genres.Raised over $15 million worth of international financing across multiple genresWorked with Mark Burnett & Hearst Entertainment to identify company acquisition targets in the UK.Maintenance of relationships with all international commissioning editors.Pitching of shows for international co-finance and negotiation of all deals.Scouting for international formats for US clients to produce domestically and helping to place both scripted and non-scripted US shows internationally Scouting for production companies as well as on-screen and off-screen talentClients include Mentorn Media, Diverse Productions, Zodiak, Eyeworks, CAA, Mark Burnett Productions, Essential Media, Big Pictures, APA

Directly responsible for Zig Zag’s first US Network commission with FoxEstablished an in-house international distribution armImplemented rights management processes and systems Managed existing distribution relationshipsResponsible for ancillary rights deals including broadcast, DVD, merchandising and ad-funded programming. Including Zig Zag’s first ever ad-funded commission with Duracell, Five and National Geographic.Negotiating new distribution deals Negotiation of programme licenses (finished programme & format) in all territories.Sourcing co-production and pre-sale financing for part-funded programmes.Attending all programme development sessions to advise on international format feasibility of all programme ideas.