Antonio Piedra
Miami,FL
Summary
- Award-winning Producer with over 20 years of experience in film, television, and new media industries, specializing in roles such as Executive Producer, Producer, Line Producer, and Production Manager.
- Leadership acumen that fosters trust, inspires, and guides teams to achieve organizational goals.
- A multitasking professional adept at navigating challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Extensive experience in project development, managing all aspects of production and post-production, including marketing, budgeting, and team supervision.
- 15+ years of agency experience in creative campaign development.
- Skillful in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality content.
- Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and experience working in multicultural environments.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Masterful writing skills.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Acrobat, Final Draft, EP (MMS, MMB), and other communication platforms.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President/Executive Producer
505 Media
01.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership of daily production aspects for Get Out Travel Content and leading brands.
- Designed plan to launch Get Out, an OTT show on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon, Youtube, websites, Travel Channel, and other streaming platforms.
- Supervised all daily operations, including developing creative content, booking guests, establishing strategy, and leading production staff at all levels.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.
- Created workflow process to boost productivity, cut costs, while maintaining high production value.
- Increased overall project efficiency by streamlining communication between creative and technical teams.
- Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Forged strong client relationships, promoting positivity and long-term partnerships.
- Produce various podcasts and hosted the bi-weekly program Who's Who South Florida.
VP of Production - Creative Director
Akita Films
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Directed the development and launch of digital and social media video campaigns, including digital shorts, web series, and livestreams.
- Increased company revenue by implementing innovative strategies and streamlining sales processes.
- Established a successful partnership with key industry players, resulting in increased profits.
- Managed film budgets effectively, ensuring all resources were allocated efficiently.
- Produced high-quality video content by collaborating with writers, directors, and production staff.
- Collaborated with writers to elevate their scripts through meticulous script analysis and development.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Supervised post-production and deliverables to ensure timely delivery of final edits and maintain quality standards.
- Streamlined production workflow by creating organized schedules and timelines.
- Hired, trained, and managed production staff members to build a highly qualified team, boosting overall performance.
- Established a unique visual style for each project by working closely with the creative team.
- Created engaging behind-the-scenes content for promotional purposes.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries, and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Contribute fresh concepts for branding, advertising campaigns, and marketing.
Producer - Creative Director
OMG - One Media Group
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Boosted brand recognition with innovative visual marketing campaigns.
- Streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget.
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Boosted audience engagement with high-quality content through close collaboration with creative teams.
- Effectively managed budgets and resources to ensure timely and within-budget project completion.
- Managed the whole production process of various projects from start to finish.
- Created and implemented an original, effective content strategy for customers in a timely manner, ensuring that all standards and requirements were fully met.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall; project costs, working with budgets of up to $5 million.
- Developed and produced 20+ hours of television.
- Delivered 300% increase in video stream production for client's websites within one year.
Freelance Producer and Director
Self Employed
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Boosted audience engagement with high-quality content through close collaboration with creative teams.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
Producer - Director
Archangel Productions
03.2002 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop visually appealing storyboards and shot lists for various projects.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of all projects within allocated funds.
- Directed award-winning short films showcased at international film festivals, enhancing professional reputation in the industry.
- Produced and/or directed over 30 music videos with artist such as Pitbull, Missy Elliott and Shaggy.
- Expanded network connections by collaborating with prominent industry professionals on various videography projects.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops regularly to stay current on emerging trends in video production technology and techniques.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
Producer
ByeByeNow.com
04.2000 - 12.2001
- Conceptualized, planned, and executed high-quality video content that promotes destinations.
- Oversaw the entire pre-production planning phase, including location scouting, casting, and crew selection, to ensure smooth project execution.
- Worked with the marketing team to create content that supports promotional campaigns.
- Wrote scripts and produced travel segments.
- Captured and edited footage, ensuring a visually appealing and cohesive narrative.
- Supervised post-production of content.
Video Producer
Tricom Pictures
11.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed creative concepts that convey client messaging and brand identity through video content.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and within budget constraints.
- Developed engaging scripts by conducting thorough research and incorporating authentic dialogue.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop visually appealing shot lists for various projects.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of all projects within budget.
- Teamed up with diverse departments to create captivating visual content, enhancing brand visibility and engaging audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL2002
Associate of Arts - Communications
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1996
Skills
- Advertising and Brand Management
- Budgeting & P&L Analysis
- Content Development & Delivery
- Contract Negotiation
- Editorial Content Management
- Hiring Production and Training Staff
- Investor Relations
- Marketing Strategy
- Media Buying
- Multi-Media Production
- Post-Production Supervision
- Project Management & Launch
- Production Planning, Strategy & Execution
- Risk Management
- Script Writing
- Social Media Management
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
2000 - Tricom Pictures - Producer of the Year
2000 - Telly Award Nomination for Best Infomercial for Magnesystems
2000 - National Recognition Award - Best PSA Daddy's Home - National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
2007 - BET Hip Hop Awards Nomination for Best Movie - Shottas - Sony Pictures
2008 - BET Best Music Video Nomination for Pitbull's Go Girl
2008 - Various award for the feature film Lost Everything including Audience Award at the Ft. Lauderdale Film; Best Suspense Thriller at The Indie Gathering; Best Film at Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
antoniopiedra.com
Personal professional site with Bio, BTS, and Portfolio of some of my work,
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Vice President/Executive Producer
505 Media
01.2023 - Current
VP of Production - Creative Director
Akita Films
04.2017 - 10.2021
Producer - Creative Director
OMG - One Media Group
01.2012 - 07.2017
Freelance Producer and Director
Self Employed
01.2010 - 12.2012
Producer - Director
Archangel Productions
03.2002 - 01.2010
Producer
ByeByeNow.com
04.2000 - 12.2001
Video Producer
Tricom Pictures
11.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Broward College
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