Rachel Witherspoon Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Ran the Wellness Cinema Group at the El Puente site in downtown Los Angeles. Every week I curated three films for the homeless clients to choose from and collaborated with the staff on approval, and guided the discussion afterwards.

Santa Monica

• Called production executives, coordinators, line producers to acquire leads on upcoming TV pilots and series. • Read scripts and researched projects to decide which of our below-the-line clients to submit for upcoming TV shows and feature films. • Created and sent out 41 client deal memos. • Coordinated client meetings.

Santa Monica

• Tracked production leads for film and TV projects, called production executives and producers to pitch Partos talent (DPs, costume designers, production designers).• Read scripts, provided coverage, and made talent recommendations for film and TV projects. • Scouted for new talent. • Started at Partos in the commercial/music video department, moved to the Film/TV department in May 2018.

Westwood, Los Angeles, Ca

• Created pitches to casting directors to book Sovereign actors for scripted film and television roles. Averaged 100 pitches per day.• Interfaced with casting directors and producers regarding actor auditions, scheduling, and contract closing.• Managed the President’s office and schedule. • Scouted and signed acting talent, advised them, and helped create their reel.

Sherman Oaks, Ca

• Worked in sales and customer service assisting thousands of guests in box office, concessions, and as an usher.

Culver City, Ca

• Provided film coverage for senior acquisition executives on independent and documentary films for U.S. distribution. • Submitted takedown requests for YouTube piracy. • Performed quality control, identified audio/video/subtitle issues on DVD & Blu-ray masters.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Scouted film festivals and sales agent catalogues to identify promising new films. • Developed relationships with domestic / international sales agents, directors, and production companies to acquire screeners from Cannes, Berlinale, Sundance, SXSW, and TIFF film festivals. Reviewed 50 films.• Collaborated with Head of Distribution to refine acquisition decisions and marketing strategies. • Reviewed 16 films at the LA Film Festival and networked with industry professionals.

Santa Monica, Ca

• Pitched the script Borderland to Acquisition Executives at distribution companies in Latin America, South Korea, and New Zealand for pre-sale buys. Secured an offer.• Provided critical analysis on 2-3 scripts a week for the CEO and Head of Sales.• Analyzed actor filmographies to create casting lists for key projects.