Andréanna Lynn Seymore
ROCKAWAY PARK,NY
Summary
Innovative producer and director with a combined 20 years of experience in all aspects of video & still production. Recognized industry wide for creative leadership and artistic innovation. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated success taking an idea from concept to delivery. Producing entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative working relationships with Emmy & Oscar award winning production company and creative teams to develop and produce quality film & still content for content streaming. Expertise in preproduction, post production, logistics, planning, photographic composition and asset management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Skills
- Film Directing / Production / Line Producer / Event Producer / Shoot Coordinator
- Story Pitching / Short Stories / Story Editing
- Production Details Brainstorming
- Charismatic & Creative Leader
- Production Equipment Selection / Lighting and Angles
- Visual Assets Development
- Location Scouting
- Photoshop / Lightroom / Premier / InDesign / iMovie
- Location lighting-grip / Studio Lighting-grip / extensive camera gear / Underwater Camera systems
- Scuba / Roller Derby / Basketball
Work History
Director & Creative Producer
Sandals Resorts
, Curacao
06.2021 - Current
- Producer development of over 2000 asset creation for new resort in Curacao.
- Developed 40 high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Line Producer, created budget, estimates and final invoice.
- Directed work of 20 key team members to create cutting-edge asset creation.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
- Evaluated and approved over 2000 images retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects.with varying budgets and objectives.
Director & Producer
Ronin Media And Entertainment LLC
New York, United States
01.2019 - Current
- Creating & fostering new Production partnership with Scout Productions, Netflix, and independent producers.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Evaluated story lines to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
- Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots to achieve intended results.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of documentaries and docu-series for streaming services.
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
- Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Character.narratives
Visual Content Creator
Seymore Pictures
New York, New York
04.2017 - Current
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Line Producer, field Producer, for still & film shoots.
- Produced & directed mini documentary shorts & character vignettes for non for profits, literary authors.
- Facilitated & oversaw the crew and craft services for show preparations.
- Oversaw over 200 crew members from R&C PMK and catering staff for TWA Louis Vuitton Spring Collection.
- Oversaw teams of writers, artists, videographers and photographers.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Oversaw hiring, training and direction of creative personnel to achieve. optimal results.
Photography and Business Professor
New York Film Academy
New York, NY
06.2010 - Current
- Courses developed: Editorial Photography, Stock Photography, The Professional Contract Assignment, The Visual Narrative, Applied Photography.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing and operations management.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Editorial & Advertising Photographer
New York Times Magazine
New York, NY
01.1999 - 02.2019
- Other editorial publications include, Fortune, Life, Wired, US News & World Report, IO Donna, American Photography, People.
- Advertising: Citibank, Puma, New York City Department of Buildings
- Worked with writers to assist with story development and research.
- Pitched various story concepts to multiple photo editors and creative directors for editorial stories.
- Created creative briefs, estimates, invoices, contracts and licensing terms.
- Built productive relationships with writers, grip & rental, digital techs, assistants.
Managing Partner & CEO
Brooklyn Photo Group
Brooklyn, NY
12.2006 - 01.2011
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Supervised all budgets and accounting. Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partner.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Inventory entire of film & photography rental equipment
- Established working relationships with New York City, New York State government agencies and City of University of New York .
- Hired assistants & interns.
- Created stock image libraries for banking institutions, Getty images, editorial publications creating over 10,000 useable assets.
- Handled digital capture & digital archiving and workflow.
Producer, Project Manager
Warrick Saint/ Sony Records
New York, NY
03.2008 - 04.2008
- Established a working relationship directly with P Diddy, Sony Music executives, Warwick Saint, and a crew of 30 people to coordinate album cover shoot for music artist, Cassie
- Overseeing budget and general shoot production.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
Education
Master of Science - Social Sciences
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.1997
Accomplishments
- Accomplished author for Scars and Stripes: The Culture of Modern Roller Derby — monograph, Schiffer Publishing.
- Contributor to The New York Times, Bloomberg Business Week, Oprah, Fortune
- Collaborated with a large team in the development of a new docu-series for Netflix.
- Print and book acquisition from Scars and Stripes, the Culture of Modern Roller Derby added to the Sport History Collections in the Division of Culture and Arts, The Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Certification
New York City Women and Minority small business program (MWBE Certification) New York State MWBE
Timeline
Director & Creative Producer
Sandals Resorts
06.2021 - Current
Director & Producer
Ronin Media And Entertainment LLC
01.2019 - Current
Visual Content Creator
Seymore Pictures
04.2017 - Current
Photography and Business Professor
New York Film Academy
06.2010 - Current
Producer, Project Manager
Warrick Saint/ Sony Records
03.2008 - 04.2008
Managing Partner & CEO
Brooklyn Photo Group
12.2006 - 01.2011
Editorial & Advertising Photographer
New York Times Magazine
01.1999 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Social Sciences
Queens College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
School of Visual Arts
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