VP of Production/Business Development Direct the identification, and acquisition of source material suitable for the development, and production of motion pictures, television (MOW, Series) and convergent entertainment (Internet/TV).• Identify financing entities, and negotiate packages for developed projects, including the creation, and presentation, of promotional materials to financiers • Define, and negotiate contractual terms with agents for writers, directors, and talent • Manage story/script development, pre- production planning, budgeting, and scheduling • Direct integration of the creative vision with physical production of the project, including hiring, and supervision of key BTL production personnel• Manage the production company budget, and schedule while in production • Establish, and manage relationships with outside technical consultants and vendors on a per project basis to ensure supplied resources support the creative direction, and project delivery is on schedule, and within budget• Develop and establish ancillary product placement marketing avenues• Direct the creation, production, and placement of promotional advertising media for completed projects utilizing traditional and digital media • Produce and direct promotional, and public relations events with corporate partners to insure successful branding, and launch of completed projects. Familiar Releases: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”/Paramount Pictures (Kennedy/Marshall)Past Rastar highlights "Random Hearts"/Columbia Pictures, “Annie”/The Disney Channel, :“Barbarians at the Gate”/HBO, "Harriet the Spy"/Paramount Pictures, "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday"/Triumph, Columbia Pictures, “Annie”/Columbia Pictures, “The Way We Were”/Columbia Pictures, “Funny Girl”/Columbia Pictures

Creative curious and get the job done with gloves in my back pocket producer seeking a (freelance) video production position. I bring more than 25 years of producing experience working with the most talented creative teams in the world. As an experienced team player I hit the ground running to develop and deliver your project on time and on budget. I excel at media production, business development, and client relationship management while driving their ROI to successful conclusion. Talent includes script writing, and editorial supervision, along with all aspects of production support. I bring diverse partnerships together to plan, implement, produce and deliver the client’s message.