Chris Ray Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As Executive Producer at a busy post production and visual effects facility, I manage projects and procure new clients. Tasks include creating and presenting bid proposals, developing/maintaining budgets, supervising staff, managing accounts, and ensuring on-time deliverables. I travel to LA to meet with high-profile productions and to secure VFX contracts for network TV shows and film projects (union and nonunion).

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

My freelance and contract roles include: Producer for Triglass Productions (formulating pitch materials, creating pattern budgets and contracts, and pitching development deals); Producer/Editor for Betaseed (sourcing outside vendors, assembling footage, and editing corporate video presentations); Producer for various Twin Cities small businesses (assembling promotional videos); Executive Producer for Splice Minneapolis (which evolved into full-time staff position).

St. Louis Park, Mn

As Production Manager and Producer of a multi-media company, I organized production schedules for multiple commercial spots and corporate videos, along with a theatrically released documentary feature film. I managed budgets for productions; supervised day-to-day operations; coordinated soundtrack and film packaging projects; managed staff; coordinated editing sessions; served as on-set/field producer; and managed music rights, stock footage clearance, and various contracts. I established and maintained collaborative relationships with clients and implemented brand strategies for projects and commercials.

Eden Prairie, Mn

I served as Director of Post Production at a busy television production company, organizing production schedules and ensuring air dates for multiple television series. I supervised day-to-day operations, managed staff, coordinated shoots, and created and maintained department budgets. In addition, I purchased, organized, and distributed all gear (cameras, lighting, etc.) used in all productions for the company.

Hollywood, Ca

As Associate Producer and Post Supervisor, I supervised staff (editors, assistant editors, coordinators, and production assistants) and supervised productions while working on many episodes simultaneously. I created and maintained budgets, issued purchase orders, coordinated international distribution, and incorporated all network/studio notes during various stages of production, ensuring compliance with Broadcast Standards and Practices and ultimately delivering 100% quality-controlled air masters. Shows include: The River, Falling Skies, Once Upon a Time, V, Shark, Angel, and many more.