Benjamin Thornton

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Producer, Development Executive @ ScriptHop
Benjamin Thornton's Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
About Benjamin Thornton

An entertainment professional that has worked in various faculties within the entertainment industry including studio experience, film festival circuit, as well as independent production companies.* Studio Experience working for Sony Pictures Entertainment; The Queen Latifah Show, Warner Bros., DC Entertainment* Post-Production Experience for Zala Films, Grotto Films* Film Festival Experience at Mill Valley Film Festival, SFIndie Fest* Produced independent writer/director of narrative and documentary films

Benjamin Thornton's Current Company Details
ScriptHop

Scripthop

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Producer, Development Executive
Benjamin Thornton Work Experience Details
  • Porte-Cochère Entertainment
    Producer | Founder
    Porte-Cochère Entertainment Mar 2024 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Currently developing a diverse slate of Scripted and Unscripted Projects
  • Scripthop
    Story Analyst
    Scripthop Mar 2024 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Part of a group of vetted Film/TV Executives and Story Analysts for The Gauntlet - a new industry designed service that connects screenwriters with industry professionals to provide feedback and Networking Opportunities.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
    Creative Development Executive, International Television Production
    Warner Bros. Discovery Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
    Burbank, California, United States
    • Managing Workflow: Incoming Submissions, pitches, status reports includingcross division communications: production calendars, external trades to stayabreast of competitive projects, and collecting material for show bibles, creatingsizzles/pitch decks.• Point of Contact for International and Domestic writers, talent, producers,network execs, and liaison between U.S. offices and the WBITVP global teamsduring production/set visits.• Key Development role in… Show more • Managing Workflow: Incoming Submissions, pitches, status reports includingcross division communications: production calendars, external trades to stayabreast of competitive projects, and collecting material for show bibles, creatingsizzles/pitch decks.• Point of Contact for International and Domestic writers, talent, producers,network execs, and liaison between U.S. offices and the WBITVP global teamsduring production/set visits.• Key Development role in identifying new 3rd party formats and concepts fromDomestic and International Territories, including unscripted and scripted.Tasked with script coverage and creating talent lists.• Attending and participating in global conferences and markets.• Work directly with WB Archives in attaining and digitizing of materials and assetson formats being localized internally or for 3rd party sales. • Representing the North American branch of International TV Production Group where I work alongside the Scripted and unscripted departments, in developing premiere documentaries, unscripted and scripted content to the market• Help identify and develop formats domestically as well as into our international production companies around the globe. • Work alongside 3rd party creators to identify projects that align with the WBD brand as well as finding innovative projects that speak to a diverse and equitable market.• Strong business relationships Globally, including producers and broadcasters across Canada, US, Europe, Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, amongst others. Show less
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
    Creative, Non-Scripted Development Associate, International Television Production
    Warner Bros. Discovery May 2019 - Feb 2023
    Burbank, Ca
    • Managing Workflow: Incoming Submissions, pitches, status reports includingcross division communications: production calendars, external trades to stayabreast of competitive projects, and collecting material for show bibles, creatingsizzles/pitch decks.• Point of Contact for International and Domestic writers, talent, producers,network execs, and liaison between U.S. offices and the WBITVP global teamsduring production/set visits.• Key Development role in… Show more • Managing Workflow: Incoming Submissions, pitches, status reports includingcross division communications: production calendars, external trades to stayabreast of competitive projects, and collecting material for show bibles, creatingsizzles/pitch decks.• Point of Contact for International and Domestic writers, talent, producers,network execs, and liaison between U.S. offices and the WBITVP global teamsduring production/set visits.• Key Development role in identifying new 3rd party formats and concepts fromDomestic and International Territories, including unscripted and scripted.Tasked with script coverage and creating talent lists.• Attending and participating in global conferences and markets.• Work directly with WB Archives in attaining and digitizing of materials and assetson formats being localized internally or for 3rd party sales. Show less
  • California Film Institute
    Pre-Screening Coordinator
    California Film Institute May 2009 - Jan 2020
    San Rafael, Ca
    Pre-screen assigned submissions for film festival Mill Valley Film FestivalReview and write up report on my opinion on the film strength and if it is a film that is proper for the festival.
  • California Film Institute
    Programming Intern
    California Film Institute May 2009 - Nov 2009
    San Rafael, Ca
    Provide General administrative support.Organize and maintain library and archives.Assist in tracking and researching films.Assist in slotting and scheduling.
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment
    Executive Assistant (Fixed Terms Through Act 1)
    Warner Bros. Entertainment Aug 2016 - May 2019
    Burbank, Ca.
    -Provided support to variety of executives including but not limited to VP of International Publicity, Materials Team, VP of Consumer Products, home goods and SVP of International Media maintaining their calendar and meeting schedules, phone coverage, creating agenda documents, organized files, ordering of supplies.-Executed National and International travel for Executive-Created and submitted Expense Reports for Executive
  • Cartoon Network
    Coordinator (Fixed Term Through Act-1)
    Cartoon Network May 2018 - Dec 2018
    Burbank, Ca
  • J.Crew
    Stylist
    J.Crew Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
    South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa/Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks
    Proven record of driving profitable sales through promotions and merchandizingAbreast to current Fashion TrendsHave styled a variety of clients from wedding parties, interviewees, celebrities, as well as wardrobe departments for production purposes.
  • Dc Comics
    Publicity Coordinator (Fixed Term Through Act-1)
    Dc Comics Nov 2016 - May 2017
    Burbank, Ca
    Provides administrative support for Publicity ManagerCompose upcoming trades and periodicals sizzle pitches for outreach to print and online producers/editors.Oversees the handling of inventory control of publicity department library Staying abreast to the current trends, and relevant news that pertains to DC EntertainmentBuilding of online website reader preview pages.Photoshop editing of digital images for publicity use.
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies (Fixed Term Through Act-1)
    Licensing Coordinator
    Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Of Companies (Fixed Term Through Act-1) Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
    Burbank, Ca
    Administrative support for director of finance with faxing, filing, copying, set up of conference rooms.Tasked with organizing and maintaining inventory of licensed products within the property rooms.Back up receptionist handling multi-line phones and scheduling of conference rooms.Assist with shipping/receiving of product and liaison between brand assurance, account executives, and facilities ops. of incoming licensed products.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Clerk
    Sony Pictures Entertainment Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
    Culver City
    Direct liaison between my department to others, including executive, producers or production companies to create purchase orders, fulfill requests of various needs. Tasked with the wardrobe and prop department auctions, including research and evaluation of property value, as well as preservation of inventory. Perform daily tasks including, but not limited to customer service, product placement, and administrative duties as required by management.
  • The Queen Latifah Show/Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Merchandise Coordinator
    The Queen Latifah Show/Sony Pictures Entertainment Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    Culver City
    Working directly with the marketing department with the retail operations of The Queen Latifah Show, assisting with inventory control, retail sales of the merchandise through the show’s gift shop, as well as maintaining detailed sales reports tracking daily, and overall sales.
  • Sf Indie Fest
    Pre-Screening Coordinator
    Sf Indie Fest Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
    Pre-screen assigned submissions for the festivalReview and write up report on my opinion on the film strength and if it is a film that is proper for the festival.
  • End Times Productions
    Playwright
    End Times Productions Nov 2009 - Dec 2009
    My one act play “Working The North Pole” premiered in New York City in the End Times Productions run of “Naked Holidays 2009”
  • Savvy Bean Designs
    Product Photographer
    Savvy Bean Designs Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
    Savvy Bean is dedicated to making affordable, cute, fashionable hair clips for girls of all ages. I photograph their inventory for display, online ordering and archive purposes.
  • Grotto Films
    Marketing Intern
    Grotto Films Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
    Part of the marketing team of "Full Grown Men" directed by David Munro.Used different facets of social media to publicize the film, through forums, and social networking sites to gain distribution. The film was distributed through Emerging Pictures.
  • Zala Films
    Assistant Editor
    Zala Films Aug 2004 - Jan 2006
    Assistant Editor for the documentary film, "The Thursday Club" directed by George Csicsery.Responsible for logging, digitizing and organizing of clips, as well as additional research and shooting of B-roll footage used in the final cut of the film.

Benjamin Thornton Skills

Film Film Production Final Cut Pro Editing Entertainment Documentaries Writing Post Production Theatre Short Films Social Media Directing Television Final Draft Microsoft Office Video Video Post Production Filmmaker Writer Online Marketing Online Research 16mm Canon Hd Cameras Filemaker Pro

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