Oscar Karam Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

COMPLETED SCRIPTSBury Yourself - 2024 - Short 15 minRideaux Rouges - 2024 - Short 10 minRoi de Boutons - 2023 - Feature 80 minAnd the Rays High - 2023 - Feature 100 minRustique - 2023 - Short 15 minFireworks - 2023 - Short 13 minYou Don't Belong - 2023 - Short 15 min12 Exposures - 2023 - Short 8 minCOMPLETED PRODUCTIONUne Défaillance - 2023 - Short filmDon't Shoot the Messenger (2019) - Short film - proof of conceptPearson (2016) - TV series pilotIris and the Head Monster (2013) - Short filmMe in Winter (2011) - Short film

• I earned the Leadership and Company Values awards for leading the operations team throughchallenges, including the pandemic and restructuring, resulting on average in 20% increase inproductivity and higher employee retention.• Led the innovation team alongside the technology manager, implementing cutting-edge tools for virtualset production.• Led both production and post-production teams, overseeing 23 direct reports to consistently deliver adiverse range of scripted and unscripted shows on time and within budget.• Oversee projects and provide weekly updates to producers to ensure alignment with their expectations.• Offer continuous one-on-one coaching and mentoring to foster employee growth within the company.• Communicate the corporate vision and support the team in achieving established objectives.• Develop and refine best practices and workflows to address intricate operational challenges.• Assess staffing requirements and recruit the necessary talents to fulfill production needs.• Collaborate with planning coordinators to manage the operational calendar, ensuring optimal staffingefficiency.• Oversee a staff budget of $2M, handle contract signings, and optimize resource allocation.• Forecast yearly operational budget of over $800K based on the company’s strategy.• Track monthly reports for expenses, overtime and standby time enabling senior managers to makeinsightful decisions.• Cultivate strong team cohesion and foster trust to nurture an inclusive work environment, ultimatelyenhancing productivity and unlocking creativity.• Implement regular, weekly scrums to monitor project statuses, ensuring deadlines are met with optimalefficiency.• I collaborate with the well-being and mental health committee in providing support and creatingengaging activities.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led a team of 3 production analysts, creating 100+ streamlined workflows and instructional documents,enhancing production efficiency.• Supervised a team of 9 postproduction technicians, consistently delivering 20+ promos and 3+ shows per week.• Analyzed data, crafted executive reports, and designed visual dashboards.• Implemented crucial production software, from media asset management to script writing.• Trained and supported staff for efficient onboarding.• Optimized postproduction productivity through strategic scheduling.• Liaised with vendors for quotes and technical support.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Creator, producer and director of an original educational kids show.• Co-wrote the pilot episode.• Oversee production from concept art to 3D modeling to virtual set implementation.• Casting onscreen talent.• Create breakdowns, storyboards and moodboards.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Edit a variety of shows (i.e., Political, educational, music videos, documentary, promos…).• Mix audio in editing suite for quick turnarounds. • Edit and composite special effects and graphics.• Train new editors, assistant editors and freelancers.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Hire VO talents and cameramen across North America.• Manage projects from pre-production to delivery.• Edit promos and high-end videos for various international clients.• Translate scripts from English to French.• High profile clients: Edward Jones | Allstate | Nationwide | StateFarm | Quiznoz | Les Schwab | CVS | Benjamin Moore | Bassett Furniture | KFC | Pennysaver | Papa Murphy's | ToysRus

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Create over 400 video templates with graphics.• Edit and customize over 5000 videos for various clients.• Help significantly cut production costs by optimizing the editing workflow.• High profile clients: Mazda | Subaru | EVOLIO

Montreal

Working in fast-paste environment, I helped insure delivery of high-end videos on time. The manager will rely on my technical skills for resolving issues in crucial moments. I gained more responsibilities as I progressed in the department.• Edit short news and entertainment segments for live shows.• Edit TV reality shows and series that are dubbed and translated to French. (America's Got Talent / Biggest Loser / Holmes on Homes)• Edit commercials.• Edit music segments.• Train new assistant editors.• Digitize, copy and ingest long and short format tapes.

Minor, Film Studies

Associate'S Degree, Cinematography And Film/Video Production / Communication

Science, Science