Organised and highly motivated Development Executive focused on international co-production for feature films and series. With diverse taste, genuine passion, and an aptitude for communication, I have cultivated a sharp eye for creative direction and commercial strategy while developing projects across global markets. Supported by five years of production experience, I bring proven expertise in workload management, administration, and a diplomatic approach, allowing me to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Work history
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Development ExecutiveSquareOne Entertainment
London, United KingdomFull Time
• Overview: Reporting directly to CEO Al Munteanu, I take full ownership of our feature film slate.
• Slate Management: Overseeing growth from 6 to 20+ genre-agnostic feature films, with a focus on international co-productions for global audiences, I help shape commercial strategies while tracking costs from development through to production.
• Development: Sourcing and collaborating with creative talent, I develop concepts and review/edit scripts, treatments, decks, IP, etc. to ensure the highest quality of projects.
• Production: Leading projects into pre-production by sourcing and securing directors & cast while working with LPs & service producers to build budgets & schedules.
• Key partners include: Highland, North Road, Playtime, C-Films, K-Jamm Media, Jeremy Kipp-Walker.
• Pitching & Sales: Crafting compelling copy and working with designers to create materials for talent acquisition and pitching to global streamers, partners, and financiers.
• Industry Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with top talents and key international industry stakeholders. Notable talents include:
• Writers: Alessandro Camon, Russ Cochrane, Aubrey Nealon, Steve Bailie, John Brownlow, Joe Markham, Steve Lally.
• Directors: Eran Creevy, James Madigan, Olivier Megaton, Niels Arden Oplev, Vincenzo Natali, Max & Dania, Andrew Laurich.
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- PA
- Communications
- Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Presenting
- Sales
- Resilience
Education
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BA(Hons) Philosophy 2:1The University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
Dissertation: "Can We Have Genuine Emotional Responses to Fiction?"