Discover Top Senior Producers / Project Managers in Ventura, California, USA

It was the early 90’s, the time of Michael Jackson, Billy-Ray Cyrus, Babyface, Billy Idol, and Prince, Carmen Electra, MADtv and The Usual Suspects – Stu worked with all of them. His first employer in LA was Hearst Entertainment doing early reality TV, then came music videos and broadcast commercials where he worked on projects directed by Michael Bay, Spike Jonze, David Fincher, Michel Gondry, Tarsem and Ridley Scott Those gigs would turn out to be the opportunity of a lifetime and gave Stu a solid foundation to build a career as a filmmaker in his own right. Recognized for embracing ambitious projects, Stu’s philosophy revolves around using storytelling, technology and visual imagery to drive cultural change and influence audiences. His projects have been awarded the Emmy, the Clio, an Addy or two and a Belding (He still has the bowl somewhere) . Experienced in client, agency, production and post-production capacities, he is a proven leader and team player ready to go on day one.

• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I’ve been producing video professionally for over 10 years and have worked with small in house teams, clients, and freelancers, but there’s always been aspects of my work that I do entirely on my own - I concept, write, shoot, host, and edit, entirely independently. Directing, filming, writing copy, scheduling posts, social media, creating and working with brands - I do this on and after hours, for clients and passion projects alike. Whether it is a small project I can produce on my own or a production which requires I work with a team or even put a team together. My talents include; graphic design, photography, web design, public relations and branding. I’m here to help, being a good creative partner and collaborator really matters to me. I enjoy working with those with a shared goal, and understand the importance of partnership. Working alongside talented professionals and friends, who bring a unique perspective makes the creation process exciting.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Podcast Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Air Reporter / Host

My name is Ali, and I am a creative producer. I started my career in advertising and am currently in TV. At my current job I am responsible for developing TV/ Film content for an international market. I spent 4 months last year producing a travel show abroad. I have worked with IMG to create Fashion content, Buzzfeed to create interactive content and Artists Company for commercials. Before that at Business Rockstars, I created content with billionaires and startup CEOs. I established the short form department that made it possible for us to sign distribution deals with Amazon Prime, Delta Airlines and Fortune magazine. I am a storyteller. I see the world around me in such terms. I am passionate about forms of communication and how to express an idea in the best way possible. This could be the written word, a design, or simply conversation with colleagues and superiors. A well communicated idea can make for a great outcome.

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I am an Award-wining Director/Producer who works with Brands and Businesses to craft a compelling story to represent their products and services to drive sales and grow their business. In the past, I've worked with Small Businesses as well as Fortune 500s such as Nissan, Verizon, and Wells Fargo, just to name a few, on their TV Commercials, Digital Content, and Brand Stories. Some of the awards I've won include Clio, Addy, Telly, Best of Business in Video Productions, and many more from film festivals across the country. I've been in business since 2000 and I started as a TV News Anchor/Reporter/Producer at the International Channel in 1994 in Los Angeles. Besides anchoring the news, I was responsible for a daily 5-min human interest segment where I covered everything from health, beauty, technology, science, red carpet events, movie premieres, Star Trek Conventions, etc. During my four years on the job, I interviewed thousands of people from all walks of life, and covered over 1,200 stories.

• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I believe my experience and solid record of achievement make me an ideal candidate for any position. I have over 18 years of professional work on production and postproduction, with a five-year career from NYU. My experience includes Dp, Camera operator, Steadicam Op, Crane Op, Lighting, Sound and Editing from video to film I own a lot of equipment. I’m able to operate Avid’s media and film composers, and Final Cut Pro. In graphics: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Soundtrack pro, Pro tools, Live Type, Motion, Macromedia, DVD Studio Pro and some Lightwave 3D. My credits include: TV spots for Spanish networks, Station Casinos in Las Vegas, TV shows, Campaigns for Nike, Reebok, Levi’s, Lee, Polo, Nikon and some others, Univision News room in NY and The Olympics in Atlanta. Independent films, Music Videos and Documentaries. You can call me at any time at x or visit www.andreslporrasdp.com - www.alp-editor.com if you need further information about my experience. I hope that I will have the opportunity to show you what I can do. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Andres L. Porras

• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Grip

For more than a decade, April Simpson co-created, launched and executive produced nationally syndicated TV shows airing across the US for broadcast and online. In addition, she is an executive producer & distributor of mainstream content in the digital realm of several high profile talent podcasts and social media channels boasting well over a million views and listeners. April has been integral in aligning support for key show initiatives among national and affiliate ad sales. She is experienced in developing fully integrated media plans for new business and the advertising brand extensions of television shows and online media content and social media. As a veteran storyteller, content producer, editor and feature reporter, April has had the opportunity to work with and interview top A-list athletes, fly in F-16 fighter jets, dine with Michelin star Chefs and conduct one on one high profile interviews with names such as Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Susan Sarandon and many more. With an intense travel addiction and 3 citizenships (Canadian, U.S. and China), she has shot, edited and hosted food & travel features from Beijing, China to Amalfi Coast, Italy. April continues to expand her role by working closely with individuals on defining their media look, talent and brand in creating new opportunities in the marketplace. ​ She also sits on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc of Montecito & Carpinteria. ​ When not obsessed with creating content, she lives for surfing and cycling, near Los Angeles in Ventura, California.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer

Kenneth Was Born In Quezon City, Philippines and arrived In The United States at the age of thirteen. Growing up around his father – An Architect — fostered a fascination with aesthetics and meticulous detail in Kenneth long before he had any serious interest in Film. Upon arriving in The United States his family moved to Burbank, California, a major media city in close proximity to several major studios. This change of environment played a major role in the development of Kenneth’s interest in Film. For several years Kenneth worked as a visual designer where his love for typography and meticulous detail allowed him to excel. This work would eventually translate into one of Kenneth’s most important traits, his attention to detail to all things. His humble background and exposure to the numerous cultures in Los Angeles have contributed to his philosophy and visual style. he sees his work as a grand design in which everything has a purpose where both substance and style are brought together. Kenneth is currently based in Los Angeles And New York.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator

Amanda Donenfeld is an award-winning director, producer, writer, activist, and advocate with a passion for social justice and social impact through storytelling. Her credits include "Funded In America" with La La Anthony (Co-director and Producer, SoulPancake, T-Mobile, and Indiegogo), "Project Upgrade" (Director, Wayfarer Studios and Google), "The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies" (Developed, Story Producer, Executive Producer, SoulPancake and, originally ABC Studios, premiered on Amazon Prime), "" (Directed, SoulPancake and, originally ABC Studios, premiered on Amazon Prime), "Goo-RU Style" with GooGoo Atkins (Director and Producer, WEtv), "Take Me To Your Mother" (Producer, Segment Director, and Casting Director, Hot Air Productions, Nickelodeon/NickMom, Viacom), and more. She has also directed and produced with Hearst Digital Media, Lionsgate, Pig Apple Productions, Edelman, Popsugar, Toyota, True Beauty Studios, Honest Co., Tower28, Smashbox, Guide Beauty, Beautyblender, and more.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer

Emiliana Ammirata is a Venezuelan independent director, producer and cinematographer based in Los Angeles. After migrating to the United States as a teenager, she has made it her mission to create impact based storytelling. Collectively, she has been supported by the Sundance Institute, ADOBE, La Biennale Di Venezia and the Impact Guild. Her current project, FRONTERA, explores the Venezuelan diaspora through the lens of a migrant. It has been supported by the Biennale, RYOT + Kaleidoscope’s DevLab, IFFR VR Days, VIFF, and produced by INVR.  Emiliana is also working on two Venezuelan features - La Causa (World Premiere, IDFA 2019) and ‘Patria y Muerte’, supported by Berlinale. In 2019, she produced numerous short films with Film Independent’s Project Involve Program as well as branded content with Gucci, VICE, and Garage Magazine. She is heavily influenced by her roots and hopes to make ground-breaking independent cinema that does not follow dogmatic storytelling.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP

A Philadelphia native, David graduated from Fordham University in New York with a BA in Communication, later completing an MBA at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. Recently, he has developed original program formats and scripts for streaming content. Birth of the Teen Series is a documentary with comedic elements written and produced for Shout! Factory TV. The six-part short-form program examines teen TV throughout the decades. Individually themed episodes play interstitially or together in sequence as a featurette. For Shout! Factory, David also developed an original special celebrating the classic The Carol Burnett Show. Early formative experiences provided David with a foundation in "broadcasting 101." One was developing and hosting a weekly show on 89.1 WYBF-FM, a Philadelphia area radio station. The Alternative Comedy Hour combined alternative rock with classic comedy recordings and originally produced content. Another was going undercover on a series of investigative reporting projects in Philadelphia with the team at WCAU-TV 10 (NBC) and Herb Denenberg, a leading consumer advocate and TV personality. However, David's first professional role in television began as a teen, performing for three seasons on Nickelodeon's classic sitcom The Adventures of Pete & Pete, which grew a worldwide audience. Behind the camera in Los Angeles, David gained vital knowledge on the producing teams of the unscripted series Celebrity Fit Club (VH1) and 99 Most Bizarre (TLC). Supporting casting director Allison Jones, he was assigned to scripted projects, including the Disney feature Sky High, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, and NBC's The Office. As a marketing consultant for an Omnicom Group agency, David provided brand education for Samsung Electronics. He regularly traveled and exhibited products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. David has an eclectic blend of improvisation training and credits his practical resourcefulness to having watched the original MacGyver religiously during childhood.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Copywriter
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent

Kay Smythe is a Welsh-born writer and researcher specializing in Social Sciences and Human Capital. She currently works in the United States, where she has been awarded two consecutive Expert work visas. Her work as an internationally published journalist and editor with The Tab, Huffington Post, Rooster, Cannabis Industry Journal, HBCU Research Magazine, Guardian Travel, and other media outlets evolved into academic, private, and public sector action-data research after graduating from Plymouth University in 2015. Kay has consulted for more than 5,000 PhD candidates undertaking research in sociology, organizational psychology, and climate change, based on her skillset in behavior and trend forecasting. Her fascination with society has also introduced Kay to emerging industries such as eSports, cannabis, and live streaming, where she is rapidly building her knowledge capital. She has also compiled detailed reports, primers, and op-eds on diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, leadership, and various other internal and external marketing themes. As a result of her reputation, Kay's face was used to launch the company MedMen, she has appeared in multiple music videos and international marketing campaigns for women's empowerment, and continues to work with various podcasting, live streaming, and pop culture groups to stay ahead of the curve.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

KATHERINE FAIRFAX WRIGHT is a Los Angeles based filmmaker. She is the director, editor, cinematographer, and producer of the feature-length documentary BEHIND THE CURTAIN: TODRICK HALL, which premiered at SXSW and is now available worldwide on Netflix. Wright produced the Wattsset gangster drama IMPERIAL DREAMS, which stars John Boyega and won the Best of NEXT Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and is now a Netflix Original. Wright is also the director (along with Malika Zouhali- Worrall), editor, and cinematographer of the critically-acclaimed featurelength documentary CALL ME KUCHU, which tells the story of the last year in the life the first openly gay man in Uganda. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, went on to play at more than 200 festivals, and win more than 20 awards. It's been released theatrically and digitally around the globe, broadcast on BBC World, and continues to screen for high level diplomatic audiences and at advocacy events worldwide, including through distribution by the United Nations. Wright has also directed commercials and branded content for companies such as McDonald’s, The Standard Hotel, Perrier-Jouët champagne, and Corridor. Her print and video work have been published by The New York Times, Human Rights Watch, CNN, and The Huffington Post. She is an alumnus of the Berlinale Talents, the Chaz and Roger Ebert Directing Fellowship, the Film Independent Documentary Lab, The Garrett Scott Development Grant, and the Film Independent Producing Lab. Filmmaker Magazine named her one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Katherine was raised in Los Angeles and graduated with a double major in Film Studies and Anthropology from Columbia University.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Noel Maxam, and having directed, written, or produced over 3700 hours of television (CBS, NBC, Disney and Nick-at-Nite) is also Founder of Emagispace and has taken his patented modular building block system to market. "The On-Demand Economy calls for ever-changing use of space, but pre-determined interior spaces are rigidly built making change difficult, expensive, and time consuming. Emagispace® is an adaptive, reusable, modular building block system that allows you to create, reconfigure, and repurpose your spaces while saving time, increasing efficiency, and maximizing your budget. Now anyone can build almost anything, anywhere, anytime!" Noel is also freelance producing, directing, consulting for startup media companies, and investing. He has worked as Co-Executive Producer, Supervising Producer and Director on NBC’s "Days of Our Lives". He was brought on board to modernize the shows production, optimize the budget, and raise the ratings. During Noel’s tenure, "Days of Our Lives" was produced for ½ the budget, climbed to number three in the ratings, and was renewed through 2013. In 2009, "Days" was nominated for two DGA Awards, and 13 Emmy nominations. In 2012, "Days" was nominated for 15 Emmy Awards. While at "Days", Noel transitioned the show to HD and oversaw the first 3D Daytime Drama production. Previously, Noel was a Director/Associate Producer for "The Young and the Restless" where he won four Emmy Awards (8 Nominations) and was twice nominated for a DGA Award. While at "Y&R”, Noel modernized their post production and helped transition them to HD. In addition, Noel was nominated for an Emmy as a staff writer for "As The World Turns" and has written/optioned three television series, four screenplays. He also wrote the intro to Virgin Interactive's CD-Rom "Circle of Doom" and wrote Activision's "Dark Reign". Noel is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, Carnegie Mellon University (B.F.A.) and the USC (M.F.A. in Film and Video Production).

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Product Photographer
• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• HD Live Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Award-winning writer, director and producer in film, TV and journalism for 10 years. My recent directing work includes industry-recognized car ads for Hyundai, viral spots for brands like Amazon & Adidas, and social impact documentaries for Clorox. Before becoming an independent filmmaker I was a Senior Creative Producer at BuzzFeed Branded Video for 3 years. I juggled several projects at a time and in all different stages of the production process - one in post overseeing the edit, on set directing, doing a final copy edit on a script, and sending in a fresh pitch deck. Previously I was a network producer at Discovery Science Channel where I worked on shows like "The Unexplained Files," "Alien Encounters" and "Prophets of Science Fiction with Ridley Scott." I also created the video content and live produced panels for thousands of excited fans at Comic Con in NY & SD. I know the ins and outs of pitching to networks, developing shows and executing them on accelerated and full timelines. Before that I was at CNN Special Investigations and Documentaries, where I still have strong relationships from working on specials like "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door," "Battle for Blair Mountain," and "Latino in America." As an accomplished producer I received a Peabody for coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster as part of the "New Orleans Rising" documentary with Soledad O'Brien, Visionary Award at Summit Emerging Media Awards for the "Young Entrepreneurs" series for Hyundai, and spots on the Youtube Ad Leaderboard. While I am a creative who envisions a project coming to life as soon as I read the words on the page, I'm also a producer who knows how to deliver assets that meet client's criteria on time, and under budget. I can one-man-band it shooting 4k, editing in Premiere and creating graphics in Photoshop, run-and-gun with a camera op and sound guy on a doc shoot, or direct a commercial spot with a crew of 70. No matter what the project is, I will give it my all because I'm passionate about creating art. Lets make something awesome together!  

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• TV News Producer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Transcriber
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer

Jonathan Pickett is an Emmy-nominated creative producer / director. His documentary work focuses on well-observed stories happening in real time, captured with a sense of intimacy and playfulness. His work has been released through The New Yorker, GQ Magazine, New York Times, The Atlantic, ALTER, NoBudge, Short of the Week & Vimeo Staff Picks. He's had projects premiere at film festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, Seattle, Austin, HollyShorts, Mountainfilm, Palm Springs, and dozens more. His most recent short documentary "Chicken Stories" won the jury prize for Artistic Vision at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, after which it was acquired by The New Yorker and selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick. He produced "Mr. Somebody" which was a selection at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and screened with the Producers Guild of America. "Beneath the Ink," a short documentary he co-produced, won 20 awards, qualified for the 2019 Academy Awards, and was acquired by Condé Nast.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director

As Cofounder and Lead Producer at Caveat NYC (shows that make you a little bit smarter and a little bit drunker), Kate established the Caveat Original production slate - over 25 original infotainment properties, all presenting new live shows monthly. Among the live shows she created at Caveat, Why Your Train is F*cked, Nerd Search, and Doctors Without Boundaries were particular hits. She co-created Nevertheless She Existed, a live show and podcast, which was a finalist at the Yes, And Laughter Lab with Comedy Central. Kate co-created the Underground Science Festival at Caveat, as featured in the New York Times, where comedians and storytellers celebrated women, LGBTQ, and POC scientists from history. Kate has been a featured guest on Mysteries at the Museum, History Bitches, and Story Collider, and her opinions on New York City’s best butts have been published in the New York Post. Kate has consulted with many large brands and museums across the US and internationally on audience engagement and events, including Nike, Club Med, The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum & Ghost Ranch, and the US Parks Department. While Creative Lead at Museum Hack, Kate wrote and led the best-selling Bad@ss B*tches of the Met tour, as featured in NewsWire. She also created over 50 customized tours for corporate and private clients. Previously, she was an Assistant Director at New York City Opera, and an Assistant Producer at the Public Theater. She attended Northeastern University and studied Psychology, Shakespeare, and Directing. Kate speaks frequently at audience engagement and science communication conferences.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Content Strategist
• Executive Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company

Joaquin Camilo is a multifaceted talent in the world of film and arts. Founding Calor Humano in 2018, Joaquin ushered a wave of transparency, inclusivity, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence into the industry. Under his leadership, Calor Humano rapidly produced and delivered 4 independently financed films in less than three years, marking its presence in the industry as a force to reckon with. Recognizing the need for evolution, Joaquin steered the company towards executive production, today trusted with a catalogue of independent films. Not limiting himself to just one venture, Joaquin went on to establish The Film Vault in the UK. With this forward-thinking company, he is revolutionizing the independent film sector, leveraging the potent combination of Artificial Intelligence, data, and analytics to aid filmmakers in their financial decisions. His proficiency in translating intricate data into engaging narratives has cemented his position as a trusted advisor for filmmakers aiming to secure finances. Joaquin is most recently collaboration with Wolf Run Rogue. As a producer with this full-service production house, he is now crafting captivating commercial content, raising the bar for aesthetic and storytelling standards in the realm of commercial film. Whether it's in front of the camera, as an actor with significant credits across various commercial projects, or behind the scenes, Joaquin's passion, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence resonate in every endeavor he undertakes.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• On-Camera Talent
• Copywriter
• Product Photographer

Caroline Aghajanian is a Video Producer, Storyteller, and On-Camera Host based in Los Angeles. She has worked in all stages of video production from the early development of ideas to the final stages of post-production. She’s mastered the art of pitching, hosting, scripting, video editing, casting, directing, and coordinating both domestic and international productions. Throughout her career at Insider, Caroline has produced an extensive portfolio of more than 600 videos spanning various verticals. These videos have amassed a viewership of over 3 billion across multiple social platforms. Caroline’s hosting experience includes three successful seasons of Travel Dares, an award-winning show produced in collaboration with Insider Studios and Chase Marriott. Additionally, she delighted audiences as the host of Swimming Hole Safari, a popular Facebook Watch series. Caroline developed and hosted Beauty Explorers, a show on Beauty Insider that garnered impressive viewership numbers, with episodes reaching over 30 million and 20 million views. She was also a member of Business Insider's news and documentary team, producing stories for the award-winning series Still Standing. Caroline holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science from New York University. Before working at Insider Inc., she worked with Refinery29, E! News, NBCUniversal, Ryan Seacrest Productions, Conde Nast, and CONAN.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Camera Talent
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Executive Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner

S-hekh Shem Hetep Ebron is a freelance director hailing from Brooklyn, NY, who deeply believes in the transformative power of storytelling. S-hekh Shem started her career in journalism, allowing her to live in Paris and travel to over 38 countries. S-hekh Shem met people from all walks of life who inspired her ensuing work. In 2014 she relocated to Los Angeles and began working as a Production Supervisor for several years, managing commercial production budgets of 2 million and over and working with high-profile celebrities like Lebron James, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Samuel L Jackson, Magic Johnson and many more. In 2015, S-hekh Shem along with her sister, Nzinga Ebron organized yearly service trips to Gisenyi, Rwanda to administer teacher workshops and provide school supplies for over 200 underserved students at the Ruben Primary School. This experience ignited her passion for filmmaking and in 2019, she directed her first feature film, Ishema, inspired by the Rwandan genocide. This film was entirely shot and cast in Rwanda. The following year, S-hekh Shem partnered with Oscar winner Casey Affleck and director Annika Virdone to create Stories From Tomorrow, a social media fundraising initiative to ensure children worldwide have access to food and remote learning tools. In 2022 was the shadowing director on the new Apple series “Lady in the lake” under Alma Har’el. S-hekh Shem has directed music videos for Grammy-nominated artists. Recently, her short film "I, Too, Am America," was selected for the 2021 Cannes short film corner, Hollywood Blvd Film Festival, Two Short Nights Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, Greensboro Dance Film Festival Shockfest Film festival and won best short film at the Cinema Femme short film festival. Her short film Delilah won best short film at the 2021 Romance and Relationship film festival. Her most recent accolade includes winning best director at the Cannes International Film Festival for her feature "Ishema." S-hekh Shem continues to use filmmaking and storytelling to inspire social change while transfiguring the fabric of modern films.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Born and raised in Manchester, British-Irish producer Martina Silcock’s passion for scripted drama has shaped her career. She has worked on a diverse slate of shorts, features and high-end TV dramas, including Spirit Award-winning Pig, The Last Kingdom, My Mad Fat Diary, Curfew, the BAFTA-nominated Mogul Mowgli, and Emmy-winning Man in an Orange Shirt. Martina’s work in production has led her across the globe, including Hong Kong, Greece, Hungary, and now the USA. She is currently living in Los Angeles where she is developing several US- and UK-based projects, as well as writing a short and feature she will direct. Her aim is to support underrepresented voices, with a particular focus on stories dealing with identity and relationships, especially those with science fiction and magical realist elements. She is a third year BAFTA Newcomer Talent and was a participant in Inside Pictures 2021/22. She was a mentor for Film Independent Global Media Makers 2022.

• Line Producer / On-Location
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager