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Multilingual (English, French, Japanese) writer and researcher with 15 years experience, from conception to delivery; budget management and negotiating contracts, idea development and strategic thinking for various media (commercials, feature film, documentary, television series,
novels, etc.).
Through my years in the field I have built a network of media professionals, working with
clients like Georges St. Pierre, Pfizer, Sony, EA, Honda, Sid Lee, Panasonic, LucasFilm,
Range Rover and others.
2013
WRITER / CREATIVE PRODUCER (ongoing)
Commissioned to develop and write three feature film scripts, for production late 2014.
Details confidential
RESEARCHER / THEMATIC COORDINATOR (ongoing)
Developing and writing a personal profile novel with the author.
Details confidential.
LEAD WRITER – Jimmy Lee
Conceived, developed and produced a marketing trailer for a client (confidential).
My responsibilities included
*extensive research into the client’s requirements
*creating and developing a storyline
*writing and editing a film script
*adapting and rewriting to the requirements of the client and the production team
LEAD RESEARCH – Jimmy Lee / Sid Lee
Developed a documentary concept focussing on specific high-profile clients
My responsibilities included
*researching the short list of proposed subjects
*analysing their suitability for a documentary, both from a technical and popular opinion standpoint
*submitting a full length written report on the findings
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – Apartment 11 Productions
We produced the third season of the highly successful children’s science show, ‘Finding Stuff Out’.
My responsibilities included
*contacting an coordinating all crew and cast for studio shooting days
*preparing and submitting contracts
*coordinating field shooting days
*working with the AD to develop shooting schedules
PRODUCTION MANAGER – CMJ Productions
We developed unique programming for Évasion (Quebec-based travel network) of three new travel series for broadcast in 2014.
My responsibilities included
*idea development and strategic thinking
*budget management and planning
*hiring teams and negotiating contracts (more than 25 people)
*overseeing production
2012
LEAD RESEARCHER / THEMATIC COORDINATOR – Harper Collins, ‘GSP: The Way of the Fight’
We mapped out and wrote the first authorized biography of UFC World Champion fighter
Georges St. Pierre. This book was on the New York Times and Globe and Mail best-seller lists.
My responsibilities included
*research
*planning and strategic thinking; thematic coordination
*delivering on schedule
*demonstrating good judgement and discretion
*working independently and in conjunction with Justin Kingsley, author
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – Apartment 11, TVO’s ‘Finding Stuff Out’
From concept to delivery, we handled the production of the successful children’s science series second season.
My responsibilities included
*hiring crew and negotiating contracts
*schedule making
*organizing cross-country filming
*coordinating studio and field shoots
*building strategic partnerships
2011
STORY EDITOR – Apartment 11, YTV’s ‘In Real Life
Post production writing of the award-winning children’s reality show.
My responsibilities included
*idea development
*strategic thinking
*plot-planning and decision-making
*developing story through-lines
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Apartment 11, YTV’s ‘In Real Life’
This series was filmed across North America, requiring a high degree of organisation.
My responsibilities included
*logistics and crew management
*planning and delivering on schedule
*prepping and wrapping locations
*negotiating contracts with government officials
*flying a stunt plane!
ADDITIONAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
From 2000 to 2009 I was based in Tokyo, Japan, where I was gained experience as a
writer, director, coordinator, project planner, transcriber and translator. It was my privilege
to be active in advertising, marketing, distribution and project management in the
commercial, short film, documentary and feature film industry. I also made my own short
films, for which I secured funding, wrote and directed, edited, distributed and earned
media traction.
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