Ben Bryan Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Salzburg, Austria, At

Responsible for the development, execution, and release of commercial content for Red Bull Media House. Leading an internal team and specialty production partners to deliver feature documentaries, documentary series, and unscripted formats. Telling the richest stories from the World of Red Bull including action and adventure sports, mainstream sports, motorsports, music, dance, gaming, and lifestyle content that represents the inspirational voice of the Red Bull brand.

Salzburg, Austria, At

Salzburg, Austria, At

Leading an internal team that oversees the development, production, marketing, and distribution of feature length documentary films at Red Bull Media House NA. Working internally across the wider organization to align on strategy, secure resources, and maximize results on each release.Leading several production teams concurrently to execute the creative vision of each film, while managing resources of time, money, and talent. Developing and delivering innovative campaigns with short and long form content, books, music, games, merchandise, and events to create a 360 degree impact.Developing marketing and distribution strategies to ensure a successful product launch, while windowing each release over multiple years to maximize return on investment. These stories must bring our brand values to life for existing fans, while reaching wider global audiences. www.hbo.com/documentaries/dear-riderwww.thealpinistfilm.comwww.hbo.com/documentaries/any-one-of-uswww.dawnwall-film.comwww.bloodroadfilm.comwww.distancebetweendreams.comwww.thefourthphase.comwww.mcconkeymovie.comwww.onanysundayfilm.com

Salzburg, Austria, At

Established the film business at Red Bull Media House the year of the North American launch. Tasks included selecting all vendors and consultants, creating distribution output deals and opening new revenue channels to support film releases, and identifying production talent for future releases.Project Manager for the release of The Art of Flight, which set new commercial records for the action and adventure sports category. Accepted a full time staff position December 2011.www.artofflightmovie.com

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San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

Business Development: Managed growth initiatives and strategic partnerships directly under the CEO (ie cable and online subscription VOD launch, brand marketing, mergers & acquisitions, contract review).Media Licensing: Oversaw licensing business, managed sales and marketing team activities (ie broadcast, digital, theatrical, stock footage). Key clients included Viacomm, Newscorp, Disney, Apple, Sony, Microsoft, Walmart, Amazon, IMG, Getty, and Cinedigm.PREVIOUSSr. Director, Acquisitions: Acquired, commissioned, or produced over 500 action sports and youth lifestyle films, and television series. Responsibilities included contract negotiations, budget and advance allocations, production management, creative feedback, distribution and marketing development. Key brands included Burton, Quiksilver, Billabong, Red Bull, Globe, The North Face, etc. Key independent filmmakers included Brain Farm, Teton Gravity Research, Duke, The Collective, Freeride, Irons Brothers, etc. Worked closely with all departments internally on our slate of programming. Managed external vendors to meet timelines on budget. Sr. Director, International: Managed an internal team to develop all international sales, marketing, and operational activities over a 4 year period. Grew annual business year over year. Established a network of over 100 distributors, licensees, and sales executives worldwide. Grew market size and share for the company and our partners. Helped establish and manage direct operations in Sydney, Auckland, Tokyo, Vancouver, Isle of Man (UK), and Sao Paulo which included over 20 full time staff members. Traveled extensively to identify opportunities and collaborate with international executive teammembers.Domestic Sales: Managed specialty retail and chain sporting goods clients.

San Francisco, California, Us

Branch Management and Loan OfficerManaged employee and bank activities and executed consumer loans. Oversaw a $15MM book of business. Lending activities included personal, auto, lines of credit, and mortgages for three separate branches in Idaho and California. Led the regions in loan volume. Certified CALPERS mortgage loan officer (State of California employee benefits).

Continuing Education, Project Management

Bs, Public Communications (Media & Advertising) With A Business Minor