Thomas Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Studio City, Ca

• Spearheaded Get Lifted's key agreements with UCP, UTAS, and HBO Documentary Films, managing all contractual responsibilities• Built and continuously expanded relationships with talent, agents, executives, and key stakeholders• Developed, packaged, and sold 5-10 projects a year to networks and streamers including ABC, Amazon, CBS, Freeform, FX, HBO/Max, NBC, Netflix, and Peacock• Solicited and filtered a high volume of original ideas, scripts, pitches, decks, IP, and talent in order to package and sell highly elevated, commercially viable projects that fit within Get Lifted's brand wheelhouse• Developed novels, memoirs, and story collections through a dynamic book publishing collaboration with Zando Projects, not only editing and bringing to life written narratives but also strategically positioning them for adaptation into captivating visual content for film and television• Cultivated a dynamic and successful environment for talent growth by managing and mentoring multiple teams of junior development executives, coordinators, assistants, and interns, leading to increased team efficiency and productivity

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, Ca

Burbank, Ca

• Successfully navigated Stearns Castle’s overall deal with ABC Signature Studios, showcasing exceptional ability in packaging and developing original concepts, scripts, and intellectual property, leading to sale and development of multiple projects • Collaborated with studio and network partner teams, contributing significantly to all stages of development, production, and the launch of shows and seasons––this involved effective coordination and communication to ensure smooth project progression• Acted as a key liaison among actors, producers, directors, and crew, ensuring seamless communication and workflow• Led the talent acquisition process for writers, producers, directors, cast, and key department heads across multiple television production seasons––involved strategic staffing decisions that contributed to the quality and success of the productions• Led the development and production of the Showtime/Sky project "GUERRILLA," a powerful dramatic series created by John Ridley and featuring acclaimed actors Idris Elba and Freida Pinto

Burbank, Ca

Burbank, Ca

New York, New York

• Actively participated in discussions regarding segment and talent pitches for prominent unscripted/daytime shows like The View, The Chew, Live with Kelly and Michael/Ryan, and Katie• Coordinated staffing logistics, serving as the primary ABC contact to recruit and hire 175+ full-time staff joining Katie • Fulfilled key roles as both production coordinator and associate producer on multiple pilots produced by the ABC Daytime team• Spearheaded the discovery and presentation of emerging trends and topics for new developments, skillfully sourcing, evaluating, and pitching innovative talent and themes for both existing and future programming• Led the assessment of talent investment opportunities, creating detailed and persuasive pitch decks • Focused on expanding the comedy vertical, adeptly identifying and pitching 30+ promising new comedic talents in just six months, including Trevor Noah (prior to his launch of the Daily Show)• Enhanced the department's intern program, taking charge of recruiting, training, and mentoring 1-2 interns per semester • Provided critical support to the department’s SVP and VPs, adeptly handling a variety of individual projects • Served as key liaison between Katie's staff and ABC’s various departments, including sales, marketing, publicity, and distribution • Established the new East Coast branch of the development department, coordinating office set-up and operational logistics• Organized 60-75 weekly meetings, handled 50+ daily calls from internal and external clients, and facilitated communications • Played a pivotal role in all stages of Katie's development, from initial concept to its successful launch in September 2012, contributing to its ranking as the #1 new daytime talk show in its debut season

New York, Ny - Silvercup Studios

• Served as on-set assistant to Executive Producer during production of second season of the HBO show, How to Make It in America• Managed extensive communications from clients and colleagues, alongside the Executive Producer's detailed calendar • Appointed as a vital liaison, ensuring seamless communication between the Executive Producer, Leverage executives, and staff managing other Leverage productions, including Entourage and Boardwalk Empire• Supported the Executive Producer with various special projects, including location scouting and casting sessions

Santa Monica, Ca

Burbank, Ca