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New York, United States

• Conceived and produced an independent feature documentary film profiling life and career of renowned costume designer, Patricia Field (known for "Sex and the City," "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Emily in Paris").• Successfully secured collaboration between my production company and support companies: Maximum vacuum, Dilettante Productions, Zuckerman Entertainment and Zero Point Zero Production.• Acquired financing through private investors to fund the project.• Oversaw all aspects of production including: creative, budgeting, hiring, direction and post-production.• World Premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival (2023) and screened at 27 festivals worldwide.• Received multiple awards including “Audience Award for Best Feature” at three separate film festivals.• Sold the film to Greenwich Entertainment & Canal+ for theatrical distribution and streaming.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led development and production of multiple television series for numerous production companies such as Zero Point Zero Production (known for "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown") and Scout Productions (known for "Queer Eye" and "Legendary").• Produced multiple series for a wide range of networks including CNN, NBC, HBO, MTV, FX, Netflix, Sundance Channel, Bravo, Lifetime, Discovery and PBS.• Spearheaded the research and development of new series ideas, collaborating closely with production company and network teams to guide projects from conceptualization to final broadcast, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and excellence.• Created compelling “sizzle reels” and comprehensive “decks” to pitch and sell concepts to networks.• Showrunner on over 20 television series, overseeing all aspects of production from pre- to post-production. Director on 18 projects, exhibiting strong leadership and creative vision to bring projects to fruition.• Spearheaded all creative aspects of production, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule and entrusted to maintain continuity and innovation throughout a series.• Hired staff and crews, directing teams of up to 40 individuals, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to excel. Promoted over 12 individuals, contributing to the professional growth and advancement of talent within the industry.• Supervised and directed post-production of up to 8 edit bays simultaneously.• Adept at problem solving and sharpening story with re-editing and/or additional shooting.• Established and nurtured extensive relationships with TV production companies and networks, facilitating collaborative partnerships and opportunities for project development and distribution.

• Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field (Feature Film, 2021-2024)• Grossy Weekend (2021)• Seekers (2020)• American Style (2018-2019)• I Love You... But I Lied (2014-2017)• Catfish: The TV Show (2014)• Risky Listing (2013)• The New Atlanta (2013)• Chrissy & Mr. Jones (2012)• Talk Nerdy to Me (2011)• 9 by Design (2010)• Detroit in Overdrive (2010)• Big Ideas for a Small Planet (2009)• Eleven Minutes (Feature Film, 2008)• Architecture School (2008)• Diary of a Foodie (2007)• The Eco-Zone Project (2007)• Who Do You Think You Are? (2006)• 30 Days (2006)• Better Half (2006)• Project Jay (2006)• Queer Eye (2004-2006)• Fixing Frank (Feature Film, 2005)• Open Bar (2005)• The Naughty Show (2003)• The Critical Hour (2003)• Plastic Surgery: Before & After (2002)• Women Docs (2001)• MSNBC Investigates (2001)• Trauma: Life in the E.R. (2001)• Maternity Ward (2000)

United States

New York Film Academy (NY) | Producing Non-Scripted Television | Adjunct Professor | (2022 – 2024)New York University (NY) | Directing Actors | Reoccurring Guest Lecturer | (2017 – 2019)School of Visual Arts (NY) | Architecture & AutoCAD | Adjunct Professor | (1992 – 1997)Pratt Institute (NY) | Architectural Design & Lectures | Associate Professor | (1991 – 1996) Woodbury University (LA) | Architectural Design & Lectures | Associate Professor | (1990 – 1991)

Master'S Degree, Architecture

Bachelor Of Science, Architecture