Derek Cohen-Copeland Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

- Work closely with Production Supervisor, Production Manager, First Assistant Director, Directors and Head of Story to manage team of in-house artist and remote artists- Distribute and update the weekly script status report and weekly story team status report to the PM- Attend production meetings and provide departmental updates- Manage calendar for department- Take detailed creative notes at pitches, story meetings and reviews and ensure that notes are distributed as needed- Ensure that notes are accurately transcribed, saved in the appropriate format and distributed; including script drafts, production paperwork, creative notes, launch materials, staffing schedules and timesheets- Process story panels for delivery to Editorial- Monitor deliveries and communicate changes to ensure that the schedule is accurate- Understand individual artist’s needs and provide support with updated materials (designs, scripts, etc.)- Meet with artists regularly to ensure consistency of communication and ensure all sequence deadlines are met and consistent with creative goals- Launch artists on revisions- Generate scripts for recording sessions (record drafts), conform script to edited dialogue, locked animatic and locked picture- Manage and attend recording and ADR sessions, track circle takes and other session notes and communicate details and changes to the editorial team- Responsible for formatting, proofreading, tracking changes to script drafts and distributing all outlines, script drafts and revisions before delivery to Story and Production Teams- Track and provide cast list with line counts for Production Team and Editorial Team- Track the broader picture of the film’s continuity and timeline- Manage department budget and make purchases- Working with Final Draft, Shotgun/Shotgrid, Flix, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Excel

Burbank, Ca

APM/ Script Supervisor in charge of all voice over recoding sessions for the WB/Netflix show Green Eggs and Ham- Managed voice recording sessions for season 2 of GEaH while simultaneously covering post production ADR and Loop Group sessions for season 1- Manage recording schedules across seasons including booking recording studios- Work with talent management and casting agent to schedule artists- Assist with casting of incidental and guest actors- Track script updates and conform scripts at various stages of production- Prep and distribute all recording materials for VO sessions- Work with Editorial and Post Production teams to ensure VO sessions are ready when needed- Work with Directors and Show Runners to review and update scripts before VO sessions- Assist production teams across seasons to manage priorities and workload for editorial team- Assist production team with asset tracking

Burbank, Ca

Managing work load for production team, storyboard artists, designers, and editorial staff. Oversaw a total staff of 100+ people on current production.Facilitating communication between departments.Script asset breakdowns.Scheduling and running voice over sessions. Working with Casting Directors.Working with talent. Processing and tracking actor paperwork.Asset management and distribution.Working with and managing the time and schedule of directors, show runners and producers.Tracking and quantifying animation and build progress.Creating new systems for maximizing efficiency.Shotgun input and management.Tracking and implementing show credits.Tracking and notes for VFX and Editing sessions.Troubleshooting and problem solving.Schedule management.Interacting and working with clients. Experience in all phases of production.Projects have included, but are not limited to, SuperMansion (Sony/Crackle), Robot Chicken (Cartoon Network), Buddy Thunderstruck (Netflix), The Simpsons (Fox), and Hasbro toys (Transformers, Star Wars, My Little Pony, etc.)

Greater Los Angeles Area

Started with Lodger Films as a PA and expanded my role as the company grew. Production Coordinated two indy features and the Emmy Award winning PBS series Actors On Actors. Previous duties including but are not limited to; runs, office work, payroll prep, equipment repair and maintenance, dealing with rental companies, equipment pickup, staging gear and driving passenger and production vans. Assisting all departments on set including G&E, Camera and Art. Worked with company in all stages of production. While at Lodger, also works closely with Nickelodeon producing many film promos, commercials, bts, and other content for the channel.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked on the NBC show the Sing-Off for Season 3 and 4. Worked for the contestant department as both a wrangler and a PA. Worked to help contestant groups stay on a very busy schedule for rehearsals, interviews, and showing tappings, including transportation. The Show was taped on the Sony Lot. Also, worked in the same capacity on America's Best Dance Crew.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Seed Productions was the production company of Hugh Jackman along with producer John Palermo. My primary duty was script coverage. In addition I did office work including answering phones, mailing letters and packages, media duplication, research, copying and faxing, meeting prep, and general office tidying and maintenance.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Film Production rental equipment company. Action specialized in sound equipment but carries a wide selection of items for any production needs. Responsibilities included but were not limited to; prepping outgoing rentals, checking incoming rentals, assessing problems and repairing damaged items, making pickups and deliveries, dealing with and helping customers, light phone duties, organizational tasks, and odd jobs around the shop

Lancaster, Ca

Camera op for Houston Astros Minor League Baseball affiliate. Responsible for all in stadium camera work including promotions, crowd shots, and the game/players. Other duties include green screen shooting and some editing. Large interaction with the fans and promoters.

Greater Denver Area

In charge of running the lights and master show electrician in multiple theaters at the Arvada Center. Also in charge of any lighting and electrical repairs during performances. Was a part of the electrics crew that built, wired and powered all practicals and electrical apparatus that were on stage or part of a set. Was also involved in the summer concert series, which included loading in equipment and setting up the stage (including all sound and electric equipment) for major national touring acts. Was head show electrician on the Denver Post Ovation award winning musical, Les Miserables

Greater New York City Area

Worked in a PA capacity for two-time Academy Award winning director Barbara Kopple. Duties ranged from office oriented to technical. Gained knowledge of the day to day work of a production company including but not limited to: transcribing, dubbing, logging and digitizing tapes, prepping incoming projects, research and many aspects of film and television pre-production. Worked on projects involving Disney, Court TV, and several theatrical documentary companies, among others.

Bfa, Film Studies

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies

General film studies, both technical and analytical, with an emphasis on directing.