SHOW RUNNER (CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)::VIRUS HUNTERS, Animal Planet/Lizard Trading Company
Ran series featuring true stories of unusual transmissions, rare outbreaks and contained pandemics.
Head writer and showrunner from development through post.
SHOW RUNNER (SERIES PRODUCER)::1000 WAYS TO LIE, Spike/Original Productions
Scripted pilot. Wrote, produced and directed comedic presentations of the most outrageous lies ever told.
SUPERVISING PRODUCER::HELLS KITCHEN, FOX/A Smith & Co
Supervised creative teams from pre-production through delivery.
Responsible for creative oversight across eight departments.
SHOW RUNNER (CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)::TRADING SPACES, TLC/A Smith & Co
Supervise weekly TLC home makeover show.
In charge of production and post-production, supervised retooling of series into tentpole program for the network.
SERIES PRODUCER::WIRED SCIENCE, PBS/KCET
Supervised studio, field and post for premier season of irreverent weekly science and technology series.
National primetime series for PBS in partnership with Wired magazine.
SHOW RUNNER (SERIES PRODUCER)::RESOLUTIONARIES, TLC/Original Productions
Three hour-long specials chronicling individuals struggling to overcome their most self destructive bad habits.
Developed series, shaped story, hired and managed staff from casting through delivery.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER::TRAINWRECK, Silver Media & Corpania Co-Production
Co-created, wrote, produced and directed hybrid comedy pilot.
DIRECTOR::WIFE SWAP, ABC/RDF Media
Responsible for producing and directing episodes of primetime ABC reality program.
SHOW RUNNER (CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)::WEDDINGS AWAY, Travel Channel/Authentic Ent.
Hour-long docu-drama series about a family of wedding planners in the Cayman Islands.
Supervised multiple field and story teams. Ran series from development through delivery.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER::SINGLE AGAIN, A&E/True Entertainment
Pilot. A couple tests their troubled relationship through a 30 day trial separation.
Adapted British series & ran program from development through delivery.
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD WRITER::THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, Bravo/Wall to Wall Med.
Comedy series about long-term relationships with hidden camera, stage and field pieces.
Scripted and reality elements. Wrote for host Mo Rocca, co-host Jaqui Malouf and a weekly panel of comics.
Supervised casting, development and production for 13 episodes.
SERIES PRODUCER::WHO WANTS TO MARRY MY DAD?, NBC/NASH Entertainment
Supervised multiple creative teams for 7 hour primetime reality/comedy series and studio based special.
Involved in development of series and responsible for hands on oversight of production.
PRODUCER::MEET MY FOLKS, NBC/NASH Entertainment
Supervised production team from development through production for 20 primetime reality/comedy hours.
NBC’s 2nd highest rated program of Summer 2002.
HEAD WRITER / SUPERVISING PRODUCER::SEXCETERA, Playboy TV/Eleventh Day Productions
Hour-long magazine style program. Humorous exploration of the fringes and trends of American sexuality.
Developed stories and managed three production teams through post-production.
SERIES DEVELOPMENT - Freelance
Contracted to do series development work and/or produce pilot presentations for Nash Entertainment, Henry Winkler/Michael Levitt Productions, Suitcase Productions, Stick Figure Productions, Authentic Entertainment and MTV. Series included: Ace of Cakes & Who Wants to Be a Superhero?
VP DEVELOPMENT / SUPERVISING PRODUCER::Suitcase Productions
Supervising Producer of programming in production. Developed series and specials.
Represented the company at MIPCOM and pitched to syndicators, distributors and cable networks including Discovery Channel, IFC, Sundance, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and TLC.
ARTIST PRODUCER::COACHELLA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, Goldenvoice (2002 – 2007)
Produced and directed segments with Kanye West, Tenacious D, The Strokes, Oasis, Lady Sovreign, Mos Def, Weezer, Kelly Osbourne,
Jane’s Addiction and Nikka Costa (+ 40 more) for documentary feature film on the Coachella Music and Arts festival.
Released in theaters 2005. Released on DVD 2006. Currently shooting sequel.
WRITER / PRODUCER::BEHIND THE MUSIC, VH1
Hour-long biographies of rock and roll legends.
Researched, selected and interviewed subjects, directed reenactments, cleared music, wrote script, oversaw edit.
WRITER / FIELD PRODUCER::FANTASY ISLAND, NBC pilot/NBC Studios
Reality pilot based on Spelling 1977 hit. Wrote, produced and directed one of three storylines.
WRITER / FIELD PRODUCER::TEMPTATION ISLAND II, Fox/Rocket Science Laboratories
Produced and field directed on location in Costa Rica.
Directed, interviewed and shaped 2 cast-member’s story arcs over 12 episodes. Wrote scripts.
WRITER::LAUGH FACTOR WITH KATHY GRIFFIN, Discovery Health/Suitcase Productions
Co-wrote primetime documentary on laughter starring comedian Kathy Griffin.
WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR::ULTIMATE 10, TLC/Film Garden Entertainment
Two seasons of hour-long primetime “countdown” specials.
Researched, selected subjects, conducted interviews, directed shoots, wrote script, oversaw edit.
WRITER / PRODUCER::MYSTERIES & SCANDALS, E! Entertainment Television
Primetime half-hour biography series hosted by A.J. Benza.
Researched, selected and interviewed subjects, directed reenactments and host stand-ups, wrote script, oversaw edit.
Episodes include: Hillside Strangler, Amelia Earhart, John Barrymore, Tallulah Bankhead and Spencer Tracy.
WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR::DATING, Travel Channel/Suitcase Productions
Produced, directed and wrote hour-long primetime reality special tracking six singles across the U.S.
WRITER / PRODUCER::FREELOADERS, MTV pilot/Painless Productions
Comedic half-hour reality pilot. “Mission Impossible” for slacker music fans.
Featured Fred Durst, 311, Cypress Hill, and System of A Down.
WRITER / PRODUCER::ANATOMY OF A SCENE, Sundance Channel
Episode producer of a film buff’s structural look inside upcoming independent films.
STORY PRODUCER::TAILDATERS, MTV/Sokolobl Productions
Stripped daily dating show. Four friends observe a blind date from a surveillance trailer.
Oversaw edit. Assembled shows in the bay.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, Atlas Media – Various Projects
At Atlas Media in NY from 1994-1997, I researched and developed new series and also coordinated shoots in over 20 countries and throughout the U.S.
• OUT OF THIS WORLD (Syndicated) - Clip and original footage of humorous, outrageous and heartwarming stories from around the world. 24 episodes
• ROUTE 66 (Travel Channel) - 1 hour special shot on location from Chicago to LA.
• MYSTERIOUS PLACES (Travel Channel) - International travel series. 24 episodes
• RITUALS OF THE WORLD (TLC) - 1 hour special shot in 3 countries.
• EXOTIC ISLANDS (Travel Channel) - International adventure/travel series 24 episodes
• ROMANTIC INNS OF AMERICA (Travel Channel) - 24 episodes
• AUDUBON’S ANIMALS (Disney Channel) - 3 hour long specials
• HOW TO WIN (Home Video) - Instructional gambling series hosted by James Coburn.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR
AFFILIATIONS: Writers Guild of America, Producers Guild of America, (Former) US Comedy Arts Festival Advisory Board, Co-Founder Industry Mamas
