Robert Gustafson Email & Phone Number

Amherst, MA, US

Bob's Big Ideas is a production company specializing in creating original content for television. Bob's Big Ideas also provides various professional services like show development, video production, script writing, pitching, and concepting for private industries, major networks, and online platforms.Current 2024 Clients Include:- Intuitive Content.

- Supervised Story on the 8-part kitchen renovation series for Tastemade staring Ellen Marie Bennett (https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hsG3eyxOF), co-founder of Headley & Bennett (https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/)- Successfully partnered with editors and producers across the country to create the look, feel, and tone of the series- Series launched May 2024.

Boston, MA, US

- Oversaw production and delivery of 2x 10-part AWARD-WINNING non-fiction series, "Milk Street's My Family Recipe" and "Milk Street's Cooking School" which premiered on The Roku Channel in the Fall of 2022- Created production and post-production workflows and managed team of remote freelance contractors- Developed new formats capitalizing on the Milk.

Boston, MA, US

- Most recently taught "Promoting Your Content Online" through the College of Communication's Film & TV Department- Previously taught "From TV to Tablets" & "Business Media Entrepreneurship"- Provided students with the practical knowledge and skills needed to heed the call of entrepreneurism- Guided students through the development of a core business idea.

- Oversaw all creative, pre-production, production, and post-production of a 4-part extensive video training series for a renown prison-based mediation program.- Converting extensive in-person training workshops to compelling and engaging videos. - Directing shoots both in-person and remotely.

- Built budget and production/delivery schedule for two educational video series for Phoenix House of Orange County - 42 videos total.- Supervised post-production for one of the series (18 videos total) remotely with editors from across the country - Collaborated with editors, animators, designers, and copywriters to come up with the look and style of the.

Studio City, California, US

- Wrote and produced on 3 seasons of Hallmark Channel’s EMMY-nominated daily talk show- Wrote 3 to 6 scripts daily for show’s opening segment and pre-commercial teases- Captured brand of network, tone of show, and hosts’ personalities - Produced additional daily lifestyle segments including cooking, DIYs, and human interest stories- Received 2nd EMMY.

- Concepted and created show ideas for HGTV and DIY network- Scouted talent nationwide in search of dynamic real-life contractors and home renovators - Traveled with film crews to coordinate and direct talent on location and collect footage for “sizzle reel”- Worked with editors to create compelling 3-5 minute sales reels

Santa Monica, CA, US

- Creatively managed pilot production for A&E-commissioned home renovation docu-series- Oversaw entire production including casting talent, developing story, and field directing- Managed contractors to confirm build was on time and on budget

Encino, California, US

- Creatively managed pilot production for home renovation series starring Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent- Oversaw production including field directing, developing story, and all scheduling

- Managed production and construction for EMMY-Nominated HGTV series, "Build Small, Live Anywhere"- Cast on-screen homeowners, managed detailed shooting and construction schedule, directed field shoots, oversaw the design and supervised edits- Received 1st EMMY Nomination

Minneapolis, MN, US

- Managed production and construction for seasons 2 and 3 of yard-themed “I Hate My…” franchise- Coordinated talent search, supervised story and design elements, scheduled and managed production, was lead director in the filed, and construction for 26 episodes/renovated yards in a single calendar year

Minneapolis, MN, US

- Managed social media team for 1st season of Chernin Digital’s innovative web series - Tracked social media story and schedule of characters and show feeds"@SummerBreak, a new summer reality TV show, though that's technically inaccurate. There's no TV channel airing @SummerBreak. @SummerBreak is the first major series to unfold on a combination of online.

Los Angeles, CA, US

- Managed post production team for Fox's hit reality series, "Hell's Kitchen"

Burbank, California, US

- Managed reality team for ABC's, "The Glass House"

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

- Represented west coast development efforts for Tennessee-based production company- Scouted nationwide dynamic talent, accepted pitches and created formats for reality series- Wrote show treatments and filmed footage for sizzle reels

Sacramento, California, US

- Oversaw production and post production for two HGTV Specials: "HGTV's Halloween Block Party" and "HGTV's Holiday Block Party"

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

- Produced and wrote on various media projects including DIY Network's longest running series, "Renovation Realities"

- Oversaw all elements of production for branded Web Series, "Backyard Summer Fun with Holly Robinson Peete"

- Developed and produced multiple series for online outlets including ABC and Sony’s Crackle- Produced award-winning web series, Flipper Nation, ABC-commission comedy presentation, Assemblymen, and online parody series, My Roommate the Cylon

US

- Responsible for delivering "American Idol" performances to iTunes and producing branded behind-the-scenes content to various digital platforms.

- Producer on the 8th season of American Idol (the one where Adam Lambert came in 2nd)

- Writer, Producer, and Director of "Battlestar Galactica" parody

"Flipper Nation" is the first project created by Space Shank Media. This unique comedy series stood out from the early online video crowd, getting featured by MySpace, iTunes, and Yahoo! (among others), written up in a number of print publications (including USA Today and TV Guide ), and winning the Audience Choice Award for Best New Web Series at this.

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- Producer for the official behind-the-scenes/post show of "American Idol" that aired on the Fox Reality Channel

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- Creative Producer for Syndicated Game Show, "Temptation"

- Worked as an Associate Producer for the shows, "Camp Reality" and "American Idol Extra"

Worked under Head of Alternative Television, Cal Boyington.

Reality Television Development and Production