Priscilla Spencer Email & Phone Number

Utah County, Utah, United States

I work closely with Brandon Sanderson's VP of Creative Development, Isaac Stewart, to ensure smooth operations of his department. I liaise with other departments (Editorial, Merchandise and Events, Narrative, Publicity and Marketing, and Operations) and our artists to develop new products and ensure deliverables are completed on time, on budget, in continuity, and at a high level of excellence.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Latest project: directed cinematic-style book trailers for Jim Butcher's THE DRESDEN FILES: PEACE TALKS and BATTLE GROUND.

+ Guest Speaker: Texas A&M's "Maps of Imaginary Worlds" exhibition and Phoenix Comic Fest 2017.+ Illustrated maps for Candytopia exhibit and many acclaimed fantasy series, including Jim Butcher's Codex Alera and Cinder Spires series, Saladin Ahmed's "Throne of the Crescent Moon,"​ Myke Cole's Shadow Ops series, Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid chronicles, Harry Connolly's "The Great Way," and Seanan McGuire's October Daye and Incryptids series.+ Runs web store for map prints, covering… Show more + Guest Speaker: Texas A&M's "Maps of Imaginary Worlds" exhibition and Phoenix Comic Fest 2017.+ Illustrated maps for Candytopia exhibit and many acclaimed fantasy series, including Jim Butcher's Codex Alera and Cinder Spires series, Saladin Ahmed's "Throne of the Crescent Moon,"​ Myke Cole's Shadow Ops series, Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid chronicles, Harry Connolly's "The Great Way," and Seanan McGuire's October Daye and Incryptids series.+ Runs web store for map prints, covering materials selection, inventory tracking, financial records, and shipping.+ Production Designed projects for USC and NYFA. Skills include: 3D modeling, animatics/previs, electronics programming, costume design, set painting, newspaper/magazine mockups, puppet fabrication, and leading construction crews. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ Film projects screened in 30+ cities on 6 continents. Winner: Audience Award at FilmOut San Diego and Women and Minorities Film Festival (WAMMFest), Best Student Film at Desperado LGBT Film Festival, Best Undergraduate Short Film at Greater Philadelphia Student Film Festival.+ Raised $15k in film Kickstarter. Led social media campaign to win IndieWire’s Project of the Month. + Developed scripts, created budgets and controlled finances, scouted and managed locations, recruited… Show more + Film projects screened in 30+ cities on 6 continents. Winner: Audience Award at FilmOut San Diego and Women and Minorities Film Festival (WAMMFest), Best Student Film at Desperado LGBT Film Festival, Best Undergraduate Short Film at Greater Philadelphia Student Film Festival.+ Raised $15k in film Kickstarter. Led social media campaign to win IndieWire’s Project of the Month. + Developed scripts, created budgets and controlled finances, scouted and managed locations, recruited crew.As a Student:+ Worked with USC's Physical Production office to establish precedent for web series projects, including issues of insurance, access to SCA resources, and distribution rights.+ Served on jury panel to choose directing and writing candidates for USC’s most advanced, selective production class. Freelance Projects: "Jessica's Lament" (geek mashup music video), "The KP Project" (Kim Possible live-action concept trailer).Student Projects: “Into The Forest,” “The Ice Queen” (web), “How to Be Indian” (web), “Tomorrow,” “Off Track,” “Terpsichore,” “Popular Science,” “Zeyen and Nazia.” Show less

For the multiple-#1 NYT bestselling author of The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires: + Manages official website. Writes semi-weekly news postings (audience in tens of thousands), maintains store, administrates forum, runs official Twitter.+ Planned NY ComicCon fan dinner event for 80 people. Coordinated venue, ticketing, guests, contests, prizes, menu, and themed drinks.+ Continuity edits novels, shorts, comics, and RPGs (over 5k pages).+ Visual Consultant/Continuity… Show more For the multiple-#1 NYT bestselling author of The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires: + Manages official website. Writes semi-weekly news postings (audience in tens of thousands), maintains store, administrates forum, runs official Twitter.+ Planned NY ComicCon fan dinner event for 80 people. Coordinated venue, ticketing, guests, contests, prizes, menu, and themed drinks.+ Continuity edits novels, shorts, comics, and RPGs (over 5k pages).+ Visual Consultant/Continuity Editor for The Dresden Files graphic novel series (8 titles). Vets all stages of comic creation, from artist selection and outline to print. Provides visual and textual reference.+ Designed TV series bible in partnership with The Donners’ Company. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Handled travel logistics, research, purchasing, accounting, invoicing, paperwork, payroll, graphic design, pitch decks, social media, & phones for fabrication studio specializing in special events and immersive experiences.Clients include: Candytopia (+web design), HBO SXSWestworld, DC Comics @SDCC, Netflix Nailed It Holiday Village, Mortal Kombat 11 Launch, Happytime Murders, Facebook @VidCon, NBC/World of Dance @VidCon, WB/Ready Player One @SXSW, Sony Lost in Music.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As Administrative Assistant: (Jan 2015 - Dec 2015)+ Served as office’s nerve center. Fielded calls, triaged walk-ins, processed paperwork, and ordered supplies.+ Interfaced with government organizations, our insurance company, vendors, and all divisions of SCA. + Maintained tracking grid and documentation for advanced-level projects. + Acted as primary billing specialist. Processed $160k in thousands of transactions. + Brainstormed, developed, and implemented resources to… Show more As Administrative Assistant: (Jan 2015 - Dec 2015)+ Served as office’s nerve center. Fielded calls, triaged walk-ins, processed paperwork, and ordered supplies.+ Interfaced with government organizations, our insurance company, vendors, and all divisions of SCA. + Maintained tracking grid and documentation for advanced-level projects. + Acted as primary billing specialist. Processed $160k in thousands of transactions. + Brainstormed, developed, and implemented resources to better serve students’ needs. + Revised training and safety manuals.+ Assisted and advised hundreds of students with production responsibilities and concerns, including safety, insurance, locations, and relations with vendors and SAG actors.+ Held students accountable for payment of bills and professional behavior.Additional Responsibilities as Interim Assistant Director of Physical Production: (Jan 2016 - Apr 2016)+ Co-Ran Office of Physical Production with Joe Wallenstein during Assistant Director Margie Sperling's absence.+ Supervised and delegated to student workers. + Discussed safety concerns with students and signed off on their safety plans. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ Wrote coverage for film & television screenplays. Evaluated potential writers. Identified, researched, and pitched works for adaptation.+ Maintained office/kitchen at a high standard. Provided hospitality for guests and administrative/clerical support for executives and assistants.+ Facilitated executives’ personal and professional needs: Ran errands, tracked down rare items, resolved travel issues, and coordinated with government agencies.+ Tracked assortment of news sources.… Show more + Wrote coverage for film & television screenplays. Evaluated potential writers. Identified, researched, and pitched works for adaptation.+ Maintained office/kitchen at a high standard. Provided hospitality for guests and administrative/clerical support for executives and assistants.+ Facilitated executives’ personal and professional needs: Ran errands, tracked down rare items, resolved travel issues, and coordinated with government agencies.+ Tracked assortment of news sources. Created and maintained talent grids. Performed extensive industry, literary, and historical research.+ Reported to Jessie Henderson, Executive VP. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ Covered Assistant desk. Maintained calendar, phone sheet, and contacts. + Handled heavy call volume (incoming and outgoing) for five executives. + Scheduled national and international travel on short notice.+ Wrote coverage, performed extensive research, and gave development notes. + Created and maintained talent grids.

Greater Los Angeles Area

+ Wrote coverage for books, graphic novels, screenplays, and teleplays under consideration. + Covered Assistant desk for Bryan Singer, President Jason Taylor, and VP Richard Martin.+ Maintained the office, ran errands, and performed industry research.

+ Designed, modeled, rigged, and textured 3D character and prop assets for TV advertisement pre-vis.+ Populated and maintained library of assets, including faces, hair, body types, and clothing.+ Worked with clients to build and tailor assets to their specifications.+ Designed and coded tools in Maya to assist artists and streamline modeling process.+ Designed and modeled characters on Coke "Finals,"​ nominated for 2010 "Outstanding Commercial" Emmy. Other clients include… Show more + Designed, modeled, rigged, and textured 3D character and prop assets for TV advertisement pre-vis.+ Populated and maintained library of assets, including faces, hair, body types, and clothing.+ Worked with clients to build and tailor assets to their specifications.+ Designed and coded tools in Maya to assist artists and streamline modeling process.+ Designed and modeled characters on Coke "Finals,"​ nominated for 2010 "Outstanding Commercial" Emmy. Other clients include Budweiser, Bacardi, Gilette, Pfizer, Merck, and Hersheys. Show less

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Film And Television Production

I specialized in Producing and TV Writing, while also gaining a working knowledge of Directing, Cinematography, Production Design.

Bse, Digital Media Design, Cinema Studies

Activities and Societies: THARTS, Penn Players, SIGGRAPH +Majored in Digital Media Design, combining Engineering, Computer Science, Fine.

Education record

Activities and Societies: JETS, Drama/Musical Theatre Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS): I participated all four years in BEST.