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RECENT WORK

Researched & secured both talent & locations for shoot.

Organised reccie trip for executive production staff..

USA point of contact for production.

Organised and Managed travel, accom & catering for crew of 34 on 3 week journey around Californian & Nevada.

TABOO
Beyond Productions / National Geographic
USA Production Manager
2011-2012

Set up Los Angeles office, including sourcing office space and negotiationg lease.

Managed research team of 4.

Responsible for organising & crewing all USA based shoots, including hiring freelance staff, equipment rental and purchases, generating callsheets, organising travel and accomodation, negotiating with on air talent to secure participation, payroll, petty cash and credit card reconcilliation.

MYTHBUSTER SEARCH
Unit Production Manager /Trade Out Producer
Science Channel / Beyond Productions
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Secured deals on equipment, software and footage for use on camera.

Obtained releases & permits.

Accomodation.

General production support to Line Producer & on location Unit Production Manager.

WHITE RABBIT PROJECT
Unit Production Manager 
Beyond Productions / Netflix
Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

Researched and sourced shoot location, including lease negotiations.

Project managed location fit out for shoot location and production office, including electrical, lighting, air conditioning and general contractor works.

Point of contact for all building vendors.

Negotiated building improvements and rates.

Obtained trade outs .

Provided support to Line Producer.

Maintained various spreadsheets tracking budgets.

Provided production support sourcing equipment and props.

Managed PA team of up to 6.

VARIOUS
Unit Manager / Production Manager
7Beyond / Beyond Productions
2015

Support on various projects and sizzle reels that included

Travel Coordination.

Generating call sheets.

Booking crew & Equipment.

DEEP WATER 2
Beyond Action / 9 Network, AUS.
USA Production Manager
2014
DARK MINDS
Beyond Productions / Investigation Discovery
Associate Producer
2012
HIDDEN IN AMERICA
Beyond Productions / Destination America
Field Producer
2012

Researching locations and talent for shoots and interviews, sourcing permits, releases, and equipment.

Working with DOP & sound recordist to cover various sub cultures including fight clubs, bikers and militia at locations throughout the USA. Conducting interviews and working with DOPs to produce b-roll sequences and show specific shots.

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