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Non-profit media company whose mission is to create entertaining stories about the future of science and technology.

Greater Los Angeles Area

· Conduct creative analysis / business due diligence on all incoming investment opportunities: film/tv, podcasts, digital content, merchandising/ecommerce, data analytics, ML/AI, sports, fan engagement platforms, Web3/NFTs, etc.· Developed the company’s business strategy for film/tv investments ranging from independently financed content to studio co-productions (Sony, Paramount, Warner Media / Turner LatAm) as well as private lending activities in partnership with Meitav Dash, a leading… Show more · Conduct creative analysis / business due diligence on all incoming investment opportunities: film/tv, podcasts, digital content, merchandising/ecommerce, data analytics, ML/AI, sports, fan engagement platforms, Web3/NFTs, etc.· Developed the company’s business strategy for film/tv investments ranging from independently financed content to studio co-productions (Sony, Paramount, Warner Media / Turner LatAm) as well as private lending activities in partnership with Meitav Dash, a leading Israeli investment management corporation with $70B AUM. · Supervise all finance and operational practices using studio level policies and guidelines for project P&Ls including capital raises, operating budgets, corporate banking structures, production accounting supervision, recoupment modeling and greenlight / ultimates scenarios.· Lead dealmaking for all projects from development to monetization with an emphasis in: (1) financing, working closely with legal counsel in the drafting and finalizing of all related documentation, (2) production including physical/legal/marketing delivery of projects, and (3) distribution, sales, data & audit teams in revenue reconciliation. Show less

Advise media investors and content producers on all matters related to strategy, business affairs, finance and production. Clients have included: US/China media fund, Spanish / Latin America film collective, British private lender, Swiss film non-profit, US entertainment law firm and its clients, completion guarantor and high net worth individuals.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Lead executive in the Los Angeles office of a British based media finance company, overseeing dealmaking on US originated projects and supervising US productions as well as general relationship management for all of North America. • Oversee traditional senior debt deals in conjunction with our UK Commercial Director, in house UK legal and US external counsel. Provide guidance on mezzanine debt deals to ensure the lowest risk exposure and maximum upside. Additional support on projects… Show more • Lead executive in the Los Angeles office of a British based media finance company, overseeing dealmaking on US originated projects and supervising US productions as well as general relationship management for all of North America. • Oversee traditional senior debt deals in conjunction with our UK Commercial Director, in house UK legal and US external counsel. Provide guidance on mezzanine debt deals to ensure the lowest risk exposure and maximum upside. Additional support on projects financed under EIS structures and other types of co-production treaties.• Sourced projects for bridge financing and conducted extensive due diligence from a financial and production perspective to ensure timely funding, appropriate repayment and if needed effectively take control of the project to allow for a completed picture through either re-financing or monetization of the film.• Outreach to emerging markets (in particular UK co-production countries such as Australia, China, India, etc) and emerging technologies (virtual reality, OTT distributors, crowdfunding, etc). Show less

• Manage and coordinate all facets of the company and project specific infrastructure including the acquisition and development of material, talent and crew deals, film completion guarantees, etc.• Oversaw accounting and cashflow management at the corporate level. Individual projectcashflow oversight included the oversight of ledger bibles, cost reports, currency exchange and audits.• Production budget review and financial close budget lock responsibilities,• Corporate support… Show more • Manage and coordinate all facets of the company and project specific infrastructure including the acquisition and development of material, talent and crew deals, film completion guarantees, etc.• Oversaw accounting and cashflow management at the corporate level. Individual projectcashflow oversight included the oversight of ledger bibles, cost reports, currency exchange and audits.• Production budget review and financial close budget lock responsibilities,• Corporate support on production insurance claims, vendor disputes and resolutions.• Tax incentives research and management in conjunction with production accounting and3rd party tax incentive handlers.• Heavy involvement in the negotiation and completion of an array of different distribution deals both international and domestic including theatrical, day and date VOD releases with such companies as Sony Pictures Classics, CBS Films, Lionsgate, and others. • Work on problem solving in all phases of production, from pre-production to delivery for a number of films including Margin Call, Lawless, The Words, Kill Your Darlings, etc. • In conjunction with our team at Loeb & Loeb strategize and supervise all borrowing and lending activity• Participate in the consultation or approval over the marketing strategy, promotional campaign, trailer, market research and testing, and all creative materials including TV, Radio, Print, Digital & Social Media.• Work closely with our PR agencies in overseeing publicity campaigns and special events surrounding the festival launch of our movies at Sundance and Cannes.• Provide additional support to our foreign sales companies and international distributors for their territory specific needs including access to domestic marketing material, international screenings and festival submission.• Maintain close relationships with talent agencies, foreign sales companies, PR agencies, production companies along with foreign and domestic distributors. Show less

Beverly Hills

• General company and project specific responsibilities. Support the CEO in dealmaking, production, borrowing, film distribution, accounting and cashflow management.

• Developed relationships with high level executives at major talent agencies, management companies, TV networks and studios while providing general support to Chris and his clients. Coordinated production activities for PSYCH with emphasis on casting, production design, post production, and marketing.

• Worked in all areas of the agency including film, television, new media, music and independent film finance. Additional duties within the Independent Film Finance Department included project review and evaluation.

Ba, Economics

High School Diploma, General Education