Ryan Black Email & Phone Number

London, GB

London, GB

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Integral to building Grindstone’s film library to over 600 films.
• Acquired completed films and pre-bought films at the script stage from all major agencies, numerous international sales companies and a variety of producers.
• Served as Co-Executive Producer or Co-Producer on Grindstone co-productions.
• Approved the script, budget and shooting schedule during pre-production and bank closing.
• Represented Grindstone’s interests on set for co-productions and ensured all appropriate marketing materials including unit photography and behind the scenes interviews are completed.
• Worked hand in hand with filmmakers by providing detailed, constructive notes on all director and producer cuts to ensure Grindstone films were top quality and as commercially viable as possible.

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Submitted offers and negotiated deal terms on Grindstone film acquisitions.
• Watched all film submissions and regularly attended buyer screenings in search of potential acquisitions.
• Ran green lights through Lionsgate’s internal teams after creating cover sheets detailing the film pursuits.
• Read all script submissions to determine if the material was in accordance with the Grindstone model.
• Managed Grindstone’s release schedule on a weekly basis after strategically cross-referencing Lionsgate’s releases.
• Negotiated production service agreements and voice over talent for foreign animated films Grindstone acquired.

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Reviewed film submissions and provided detailed assessments of the film’s marketability/commerciality.
• Read and provided script coverage to the President and Head of Acquisitions.
• Assisted our business affairs team with legal delivery by obtaining E&O insurance, and title and copyright reports.
• Wrote copy for taglines and synopses of Grindstone films for the Vice President of Marketing.
• Compiled vendor W9s, created POs and kept spreadsheets for all Grindstone related invoices sent to accounting.
• Handled both administrative and personal support for Grindstone’s President and the Head of Acquisitions.

• Provided administrative and assistant support including scheduling, rolling calls and ordering supplies.
• Read and provided coverage for all script submissions and reported directly to the President.
• Created delivery binders for film acquisitions including chain of title, talent agreements and music licenses.
• Watched films and created loglines, synopses and marketing bullet points for library titles.

• Provided on set PA support for numerous departments including locations, props, costumes, craft service and casting.
• Read and covered scripts for the Producers.