About
Visionary entertainment executive and creative producer with over 20 years of experience driving franchise development and delivering premium content across film, TV, and digital platforms. Proven leader in developing multi-platform IP expansions for major franchises like Alien and Star Wars, consistently achieving top viewership records (e.g., Secret Level on Amazon Prime) and securing Emmy-winning productions.
Work
Culver City, CA, US
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Summary
Led development for an Academy Award-nominated animation and VFX studio, overseeing the creation of high-profile film and TV content.
Highlights
Co-Executive Produced "Secret Level" for Amazon Prime, achieving the platform's most-watched animated debut by collaborating with 15 game companies.
Secured and packaged high-value book and IP rights, strategically attaching top-tier writers, directors, and showrunners to elevate project potential.
Spearheaded development for high-profile projects including Netflix's 'Love, Death + Robots', Amazon's 'Automatic Detective', and 'Gideon the Ninth'.
Century City, CA, US
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Summary
Drove multi-platform expansion and strategic canon integration for major film franchises, delivering digital series, VR, comics, and publishing initiatives.
Highlights
Directed multi-platform expansion for major franchises (Alien, Predator, Planet of the Apes) into games, digital series, VR, comics, and publishing, significantly extending IP reach.
Produced the 70-minute 'Alien: Isolation' digital series for IGN and a slate of live-action shorts, providing a platform for emerging filmmakers.
Developed and executed five-year strategic roadmaps for Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes franchises, securing development for key titles like 'Alien: Earth' and 'Prey'.
Launched the Fox Uncovered publishing imprint and Audible audio-drama program, producing multiple novel adaptations, five comic series, and three audio dramas to extend IP universes.
Playa Vista, CA, US
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Summary
Produced content for a leading production company while co-founding a successful digital sci-fi channel and developing new digital IP.
Highlights
Co-founded Dust sci-fi channel with Gunpowder & Sky and The Chernin Group, growing it to over 2 million subscribers and distributing to 100 million+ TV households via FAST channels.
Developed innovative digital IP in collaboration with Rooster Teeth, Crunchyroll, and VRV, expanding content offerings.
Century City, CA, US
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Summary
Co-led an in-house feature program to incubate franchise candidates and mentored emerging talent, securing multiple high-concept project sales.
Highlights
Co-launched and managed the Fox Writers Studio with the Studio President, establishing an in-house feature program that incubated franchise candidates such as 'The Maze Runner' series.
Mentored and developed emerging talent, including future directors and screenwriters like Wes Ball ('Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes') and Jonathan Herman ('Straight Outta Compton').
Secured nine high-concept project sales to major studios including Fox, Warner Bros., MGM, and Sony under a first-look producing deal.
Marin County, CA, US
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Summary
Oversaw script development for major Star Wars projects, including an Emmy-winning animated series and new live-action concepts.
Highlights
Directed script development for 88 episodes of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', contributing to its Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program.
Collaborated with George Lucas and Dave Filoni on the development of 'Star Wars: Underworld', shaping key franchise narratives.
Served as Production Executive for 'Red Tails', which received an NAACP Image Award, demonstrating excellence in film production.
Skills
Content & Production
Creative Production, Film Production, TV Production, Animation, VFX, Digital Series Production, VR Content, Comic Book Production, Publishing, Multi-platform Content.
Franchise Development
IP Management, Content Strategy, Strategic Roadmapping, Licensing Channels.
Executive Leadership
Strategic Partnerships, Talent Mentorship, Project Management, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Story & Script Development
Script Development, Story Development, Canon Integration, Narrative Structure.
Audience & Distribution
Audience Engagement, Distribution Strategy, FAST Channels, Subscriber Growth.
Platforms & IPs
Amazon Prime, Netflix, IGN, YouTube, Facebook, Rooster Teeth, Crunchyroll, VRV, Alien, Predator, Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Love Death + Robots, Secret Level, Red Tails, The Maze Runner.