Patty West Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca

Develop and manage new courses for artists across various topics including screenwriting, directing, producing, and other creative disciplines. Responsibilities include:- Create/Produce/Manage Online Courses and Master Classes- Work with Leadership team members and advisors to develop new course outlines and content- Hire, train and manage lead instructors and other advisors as needed- Oversee all aspects of course creation and readiness, including instructor training- Oversee all live, online sessions, ensuring the quality of each session - Serve as course moderator for live online courses and master classes- Manage selection and scholarship process- Manage mentoring sessions- Improve and support scaling of online courses

Los Angeles, California

- Department Head and faculty in charge of the development, production and delivery of thesis films (~30 per year) for the graduate program - Senior administration involved in strategic planning, policy creation and policy adjudication - Oversaw the Thesis Production course for all 6 disciplines (Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design, Screenwriting)- Designed curriculum related to fundraising, development, working with actors, production, post-production, delivery, festivals and distribution - Mentored filmmakers throughout the process - Supervised a staff of 5 and 20 faculty members- Launched a sustainable production ("green") initiative- Created a VR production track- Reimagined thesis showcase into one-day film festival

Los Angeles

- Directed filmmaker training program founded in 1974- Designed three-and-a-half week curriculum- Managed the annual industry Showcase- Supervised internship program of 20 college students- Facilitated the selection process and tripled applications- More than doubled social media presence on Facebook- Worked with Advancement department to increase program support by seven timesthe previous funding and tripled filmmaker grant giving- Coordinated with Communication department on press releases- Coordinated with Special Events, Creative and Facilities departments on events- Created Artists-in-Residence program including Jill Soloway (TRANSPARENT), PattyJenkins (WONDER WOMAN), Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE AND BASKETBALL),Kimberly Peirce (BOYS DON’T CRY), Jamie Babbit (BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER) and Daisy von Scherler Mayer (PARTY GIRL)- Founded professional development program for alumnae, which includes ongoingclasses, a mentorship program with executives and agents and a portfolioassignment for the program’s participants culminating in a pitch event- Created episodic track- Implemented Unconscious Bias training across the AFI Conservatory- Worked with Lifetime/A&E and their Broad Focus Initiative to create groundbreaking job placement for graduates

Los Angeles, California

- Programmed seminars with master filmmakers for Fellows - Scheduled classes for AFI Conservatory- Managed distribution of AFI short films- Conceived of "Online Theater" for short film catalogue

Los Angeles, California

Oversee the development and production of narrative media, including the following feature films:PRODUCER, "Some Girl(s)" (narrative feature, 89 min.)- Optioned the play by Neil LaBute and developed it into a screenplay   - Raised the budget and managed financing deals- Put together the director, cast and crew- Oversaw the production, business and legal affairs- Premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March of 2013- Released the film in June 2013 with a unique strategy alongside Vimeo and Phase4 (now eOne)- The business model received attention from the Wall Street Journal, InternationalBusiness Times, TIME magazine and moreEXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "Addicted to Fresno" (narrative feature, 85 min.)- Raised funds for the film    - Produced behind-the-scenes footage- Premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March of 2015- Released by Gravitas Ventures in the Fall of 2015EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "They" (narrative feature, 80 min.)- Raised funds and consulted on the film    - Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as an Official Selection in May of 2017 and was nominated for a Camera d'Or and Queer Palm

Los Angeles, California

- Performed script coverage and notes for company and writers- Participated in weekly “Weekend Read”- Managed submission database and tracked writers- Drafted weekly meeting agendas- Listened to pitches and met with writers, managers, agents and executives- Assisted Producer on distribution of feature films, YOU KILL ME and $5 A DAY

Los Angeles, California

- Assisted entertainment law firm on production legal, copyright, clearance and trademark for clients

Los Angeles, California

- Created loan portfolio presentations and developed and managed new electronic loan database for film financing

B.S., Radio/Television/Film

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta, Project Wildcat, ASB, NU Lacrosse, Studio 22

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Producing

Executive M.B.A.

Education record