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- Creatively and strategically advise the 21 Bay Area-based filmmaker Fellows of the 2024 SFFILM FilmHouse Residency (made possible by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, San Francisco Film Commission / FilmSF, and SF Foundation) on their slate of diverse projects in various stages of production, including feature films, shorts, and documentaries. The yearlong Residency program provides filmmakers with robust artistic guidance, office space, a vibrant creative community, and strategic, dedicated support.

- Consult on, manage, and co-curate talent/project slate for Netflix and Film Independent’s 2024 Amplifier Fellowship Residency for exemplary Black filmmakers, alongside FI’s dynamic Artist Development team; awarded $180,000 in unrestricted grants to artists Monique Walton (A24’s Sing Sing), Zandashé Brown (The Matriarch), Crystal Kayiza (The Gardeners, Guggenheim Fellow), Mobolaji Olambiwonnu (PBS' Chosen Fathers), Avril Speaks (Pure) and Moira Griffin (The Prince of Seventh Avenue)-Co-lead the design, development and execution of bespoke in-person and digital programming for Amplifier, including Creative Advisor, Guest Speaker and Workshops with visionary film leaders; utilize story-analysis skills & industry knowledge to evaluate projects, providing holistic creative and strategic support to emerging and mid-career talent

- Managed the development, planning and implementation of dynamic in-person and virtual artist programming from ideation through onsite execution for annual Feature Film Producers Lab & Fellowship, working closely under Director Shira Rockowitz, Deputy Director Ilyse McKimmie, and Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs, Michelle Satter- Utilized strong curatorial and story-analysis capabilities, a detailed-oriented, organized approach to project management and a dedicated eye toward inclusivity, to inform the 2023 Lab & Intensive fellow/project selection process and the creation of Lab programming with leading industry professionals Nina Yang Bongiovi (Sorry to Bother You, Fruitvale Station), Anish Savjani and Neil Kopp (Showing Up), and Jordana Mollick (The Dropout)- Provided bespoke creative and strategic support of Sundance’s innovative slate of Producers, Screenwriters and Directors Lab projects, delivering thoughtful written & verbal creative script notes and deep project feedback. Worked collaboratively across departments to create and design a dynamic and responsive Airtable database tracking grid with key functionality in mind; supported Sundance Catalyst’s film financing event programming for financiers & independent filmmaking artists

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Director of Development of Scripted Creative at Warner Bros. Television's in-house, award-winning artist friendly studio and production company, Stage 13, working on the ideation, development and production of scripted TV series & film projects by inspired creative voices from historically excluded backgrounds- Worked with the Head of Scripted Content, Creative Executive and General Manager to collectively iterate and establish scripted content strategy and project slate with a focus on inclusive, distinctive talent and IP; directly managed creative on scripted projects with writers & directors to develop pitches for studio partners, reps and buyers; brought in talent with high conversion potential- Identified untapped markets and cultivated relationships with creative communities locally and globally for IP, creators, and partnerships; covered film festivals, creator markets, pitch parlors, artist development labs and spoke on panels (Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, SXSW, ABFF, Outfest, Film Independent, NALIP etc.) to evaluate and scout standout talent; initiated and managed relationships with talent, agents, managers, production companies, network executives, and partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Worked across Participant’s Narrative Film Development & Production departments in the creation of standout film & TV projects at the nexus of art and activism; tracked, read & critically evaluated scripts, books, articles; prepared script budget notes; attended screenings, generals & pitches for potential project development; identified & tracked storytellers, filmmakers & artists; supported the development of Kahlil Joseph and A24’s BLKNWS, among others projects-Liaised between execs, studios, agents, managers, producers, writers & directors on multiple projects; scheduled notes calls & pitches; managed submissions log & book scout calls; sent material for coverage; arranged travel, handled phones & researched stories; prepared script budget notes

Los Angeles, California

- One of 20 creative producers & aspiring creative executives chosen in the inaugural Times Up Entertainment mentorship program. The program focuses on transforming the entertainment industry by increasing the presence of people of color & people from a variety of economic and cultural backgrounds in the producer and executive ranks of the entertainment industry.- Participant in intensive mentoring program with top-level executives and producers following an entertainment industry-specific curriculum, while also building a supportive network of peers and mentors.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- One of three creative development executives chosen to participant in Film Independent's highly selective signature 9 month fellowship consisting of 30 film professionals from underrepresented backgrounds; Winner of the 2019 Warner Media Fellowship Award for outstanding filmmaking.- Executive Producer of HBO’s Lonely Blue Night (Winner of the 2020 HBO APA Visionaries Award, 2020 AFI Fest Official Selection and 2021 Palm Springs Official Selection)-Developed unique and diverse treatments into fully fledged scripts in conjunction with Film Independent program "studio" heads, and oversaw the films' full life cycle acting as creative executive throughout production & post

-Associate Producer of A24 & Plan B Entertainment's award-winning indie feature film, "The Last Black Man in San Francisco." (Winner of Sundance’s 2019 Best Director Award & Special Grand Jury Prize for Creative Collaboration; Indie Spirt Award & Gotham Award nominee, President Barack Obama’s 2019 List of Best Films; supported by Sundance Labs, Cinereach & SFFILM)- Supported Director, Producer Khaliah Neal and line producer through all phases of development, pre-pro and production; provided creative development notes and feedback on script and production materials; managed travel and accommodations for talent, producers and crew; scheduled calls and meetings across departments; managed production calendar; coordinated with vendors, hotels and rental houses-Assisted in hiring key department heads; distributed crew lists, scripts and shooting schedules; coordinated film festival submissions, print traffic and grant writing; set up and wrapped production office

-Creative Development Story Analyst reader for 2018 and 2019 Sesame Street Writers’ Room program, designed to nurture and increase presence of children’s media writers from diverse backgrounds; Read, evaluated and provided feedback on scripts from emerging underrepresented writers

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Read, evaluated and provided coverage & creative analysis on scripts and directing samples submitted for consideration to the 2019 Sundance Feature Film Labs; conferenced weekly with Sundance Feature Film Labs Program Director, Ilyse McKimmie, throughout selection process to discuss & review projects

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Associate Producer on Refinery 29 + TNT Shatterbox series short film directed by Yara Shahidi, actress, activist and star of ABC’s hit comedy series black-ish and grown-ish.-Supported producer Khaliah Neal in overseeing production process & realizing director’s vision financially and logistically; worked closely with department heads & R29 coordinators to ensure smooth sailing, timely production workflow-Oversaw booking of equipment & coordination of rental transportation; assisted in hiring department heads & below the line crew; facilitated organizing tech and location scouts, managed crew petty cash, organized work for hires and SAG paperwork for processing

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Producer's Assistant to Show Creator and Executive Producer, Issa Rae, on the Golden Globes and Emmy nominated HBO comedy “Insecure” -Liaised between executive producers, showrunner, production office and HBO departments in all facets of development, production, post-production & creative marketing; coordinated calls and correspondence with network executives, managers, agents & department heads; worked closely with script coordinator and writer’s assistant to organize and distribute scripts; transcribed & logged meeting notes for all concept & production meetings -Managed production calendar for all Issa Rae Productions projects; supported reading and evaluating submissions to IRP (short films, pilot scripts, narrative podcasts, digital series, etc.); identified talented emerging filmmakers, trends and projects for potential development; supported the development of IRP digital media projects: Project Greenlight New Normal, Talos Fresh Wave contest, Howl.fm narrative podcast FRUIT, and creative lecture series, A SIP; Film programmer for #ShortFilmSunday series on IRP YouTube channel of 240,000+ subscribers

Greater New York City Area

-Worked directly with Executive Producer and VP of Brand Creative to support all aspects of 2015 Fall & Holiday #MissAdventure film campaigns with celebrity talent Anna Kendrick, Gloria Steinem and Zosia Mamet-Coordinated & collaborated with internal Art, Strategy, E-commerce, Editorial and Production teams to concept and execute BTS video & social media assets for #MissAdventure films through all phases of production-Produced on-location product stills photo shoot featuring 2015 Fall & Holiday merchandise for use across all Kate Spade web & social media platforms; supervised editors & post-production house to deliver final media assets to client for international distribution

New York City

-Produced original short & long form BTS, promo & DVD video content within HBO Creative Services department for critically acclaimed promotional campaigns for award-winning HBO series: (GAME OF THRONES, GIRLS, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, THE JINX and BESSIE) -Collaborated with creative directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, graphic artists & post-audio mixers to create, supervise & coordinate video projects through all phases of production-Liaised with marketing, social media & legal departments to deliver final assets for international usage across all HBO branded digital platforms; interviewed talent in "Behind-the-Scenes" settings and at HBO Buzz red carpet premiere events

Bologna Area, Italy

-Provided layout and photo-editing assistance for Paris, Rome & New York travel guidebook publications for Frommer’s photo editors; wrote gallery, museum and restaurant reviews in Bologna, Italy for Frommers.com; photographed & penned Bolognese travel essay for Frommers.com

Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

-Assisted modern art gallery director, Marcella Manni, in organizing local summer 2013 photo exhibition in Modena, Italy; aided in organization of artist lectures & book signing events at la Fondazione Fotografia Modena; provided Italian to English translation services for gallery website

-Worked conjunctively with HBO producers to edit creative spots and promos for On-Air, Special Market and Affiliate Marketing audiences-Worked with producers on press conferences and "Behind the Scenes" (BTS) film shoots of award-winning HBO television programs and films-Screened exclusive films, episodes, digital shorts with Avid Media Composer and Avid Interplay Assist; organized video clips & pitched music

- Selected participant in Time Warner College Associate Program- Worked closely with Marketing Directors & managers to creatively design HBO marketing materials- Screened pilot programs & selected footage for HBO TV spots- Team Leader for inaugural HBO College Ambassador Project; conducted presentation for company executives

- NY Hall of Science Explainer intern engaged in public programming, facilitated educational programs and workshops, interacted at hands-on exhibits, performed demonstrations, helped visitors to understand the science behind NYSCI’s exhibits

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