Benjamin Stephen Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Currently in Post-ProductionLogline: High school hockey bruiser Will Mankus (Charlie Gillespie) is more lost than ever following the unexpected loss of his best friend and the school's star player, Danny Campbell (Sterling Beaumon). As he confronts his grief, Mankus finds hope and purpose through his family, friends, and the sport he loves.

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Created original concepts for formats in the food, history, crime, game, competition and docuseries genres-Evaluated incoming pitches, serviced development slate, and developed creative visions for projects based on access, archive, IP, and concepts alongside partners-Packaged unscripted and documentary projects with talent, producers, directors and celebrity EPs including Tom Morello, Jonah Hill, Kenan Thompson, and Ice-T-Crafted and managed pitch materials for projects taken out wide to market, pitched projects to streaming and cable buyers such as Netflix, Amazon, Peacock, Hulu, Paramount+, Nat Geo, AMC, ESPN, History, Discovery, Comedy Central, ViceTV, and Roku, working closely with buyers to secure development deals and series orders

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Identified and developed intellectual property such as books, podcasts, and articles into outlines, act structures, beat sheets, decks, and presentations-Managed development slate and created all pitch materials and outlines for documentaries, docu-series, and formats based on IP and original concepts-Collaborated heavily with directors, producers, and co-production entities on creative, planning, budget, structure, and overall strategy for Non-Fiction projects in development for Netflix, Disney, A&E, CNN, Hulu, Oxygen, ViceTV, History, Discovery ID, E! and Nat Geo-Producer on all commissioned US Non-Fiction films and series including feature documentaries Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (ViceTV) and College Sports, Inc (ViceTV) as well as true crime series The Case Died With Her (Oxygen) and Betraying the Badge (ViceTV)

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Pitched original ideas, took third party pitches, secured intellectual property, made outreach calls and conducted detailed research for projects in development-Wrote, designed, and edited decks, treatments, one sheets, research documents, and other pitch materials for broadcasters such as History Channel, CNN, Amazon, Nat Geo, Discovery, Science Channel, YouTube, Starz, A&E, and AMC-Produced a wide variety of non-scripted development tapes including casting reels, sizzles, and concept trailers in comedy, documentary, and true crime genres for broadcasters

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Pre-interviewed potential interview subjects, researched stories, and compiled story documents-Managed production elements such as locations, casting, art department, interview and recreation scene shoots, field notes, and overall production strategy-Worked closely with directors and producers to assemble interview questions, craft story beats, plan interview and recreation shoots, and procure post-production materials

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked closely with director Matt Yoka and EP Fred Grinstein on Viceland pilot TEENAGE WASTELAND, conducting research, assembling interview questions, crafting story beats, producing interviews and recreation scenes, and procuring post-production materials

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Planned, coordinated, and executed international field shoots with talent and field producers- Produced pre-taped, green screen, and in-studio comedy and science segments- Ensured that all releases, agreements, and clearance matters are taken care of for segments- Assisted with creative development and conceptual planning of show segments

West Hollywood, Ca

- Coordinated nationwide interview shoots and guest pieces- Wrote interview questions, segments, show scripts, and teases- Worked with post production team to build show segments, pull graphics & media, and license clips- Conducted research for show guests and craft story beats for interview segments

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Developed comedic TV show segments with writers and producers - Acquired props, wardrobe, locations, and cast for show segments- Researched and clear clips for use in production and post-production- Recorded & compiled detailed field production notes

Los Angeles

- Compiled game reports, episode summaries, graphics spreadsheets, and contestant lower thirds- Cut blooper and promo reels for network- Supported post production team in cutting and delivering of shows

Los Angeles, Ca

- Developed show structure, gameplay, and wrote trivia questions- Researched and fact checked trivia content- Provided administrative support for producers and writers

Los Angeles, Ca

- Assisted heads of development and programming and executive producers with phones, scheduling, network correspondance and other administrative duties- Wrote one sheets, treatments, presentation scripts, and other pitch materials for new projects - Pitched new projects to executives and contributed creatively to projects in development- Responsible for internship program

Culver City, Ca

- Researched and developed content for documentary television series- Utilized online and field outreach to scout locations and cast for reality television series- Managed a variety of non-scripted television projects in development for various cable networks

Culver City, Ca

- Wrote script coverage for feature films and participated in weekly pitch meetings- Created cast lists and film comparison spreadsheets for potential projects- Prepared expense reports for production and development executives

Canton, Ma

- Researched and developed content for daily sports programming- Coordinated graphics and b-roll for live sports programming- Edited program content and published videos to YouTube

Boston, Ma

- Conducted research for active cases and publications- Assisted with administrative duties including answering phones, filing documents, and client billing- Handled mailroom duties and acted as office courier

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English & Film Studies, Class Of 2012

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Club Lacrosse, Athletic Department EmployeeBachelor of Arts: English Minor: Film Studies.

Education record

Humanities Study Abroad Program

Class Of 2008