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Bradford L. Schlei
Open To Work

Bradford L. Schlei

Santa Monica,CA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Head of ProductionExecutive DirectorPresident

Work Type

Full TimeConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Santa Monica, CALos Angeles, CASanta Barbara, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

199000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Visionary film producer skilled in creative direction and audience engagement. Successfully led classic film projects from conception to completion ensuring financial adherence and high-quality storytelling. A powerhouse creative ready to leverage expertise to drive impactful film productions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder

Rubber Ring Films
Santa Monica, California
03.2021 - Current

Founded Rubber Ring Films as a boutique production company focusing on auteur-driven documentary and narrative films.

Matthew Mishory and Bradford Schlei, is a boutique production company focusing on auteur-driven documentary and narrative films. The company has produced works including the Oscar shortlisted film "Fioretta," and the upcoming "Who Are The Marcuses?"

https://www.rubberringfilms.com

Founder, Board Secretary

Verisart
Los Angeles, California
02.2015 - Current

Verisart

was founded in 2015. It is a pioneering blockchain-based platform for certifying and verifying the authenticity of physical and digital artworks, founded by Robert Norton and Bradford Schlei. Schlei and Norton are the holders of 3 US patents on methods for blockchain-based certification, authentication of physical objects (art and collectibles), and the use of digital ledger technology for creating certificates of authenticity. Verisart's employs a block-chain based certification process for securing, verifying, and transferring ownership of high-value items.

www.verisart.com

  • Established innovative platform for artists to create and manage digital assets.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term legal goals.
  • Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies, and reports.
  • Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.

President/Founding Director

Stone Canyon Entertainment
Santa Monica, California
01.2009 - Current

Founded as a financing fund Schlei transitioned Stone Canyon into an active production entity with powerful industry vendors and guild affiliations. www.stonecanyon.tv

  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing essential resources that facilitated smooth production processes.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial adherence throughout film production.
  • Managed casting sessions and selection processes for key roles in productions.
  • Supervised on-set operations to maintain a productive filming environment.
  • Coordinated pre-production activities such as casting, location scouting, equipment rentals and set design.
  • Evaluated scripts and provided feedback to enhance storytelling and production quality.
  • Collaborated with writers, directors and actors to develop a script.
  • Coordinated with directors and writers to align creative vision with production objectives, enhancing overall project coherence.
  • Organized meetings with financiers and potential investors.
  • Supervised filming process including camera setup, lighting adjustments, sound recording and special effects implementation.
  • Liaised between studio executives and creative teams during development stages of projects.
  • Arranged post-production activities such as audio mixing, color correction and visual effects creation.
  • Scheduled promotional events such as premieres, festivals or industry conferences.
  • Managed logistical aspects from conception to delivery, ensuring seamless execution of production timelines and requirements.

Head of Production

Muse Productions
Venice, California
01.1997 - 03.2010
  • Oversaw all aspects of production scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Financing and production services
  • Script development
  • Literary and production legal

Education

J.D. - Law

Yale Law School
New Haven, CT
06-1991

Master of Arts - English Literature

Bennington College
Bennington, VT
06-1988

High School Diploma -

Harvard Westlake School
Studio City, CA
06-1984

Skills

  • Film production
  • Script development
  • Script evaluation
  • Creative direction
  • Creative collaboration
  • Project budgeting
  • Financial management
  • Contract negotiation

Certification

PGA Member: Producers Guild of America

Filmography

Filmography Bradford L. Schlei

Produced By:

Arnold Schoenberg: Phantasy for Violin and Piano - Music Video Producer 2025

Venus Williams: Women's Health Short Subject Executive Producer 2025

Fioretta Producer (PGA) 2023

Who Are the Marcuses? Producer (PGA) 2022

The Trust Produced 2016

The Killer Inside Me Producer 2010

Spun Executive Producer 2002

Welcome to Hollywood Executive Producer 1998

Woundings Producer 1998

I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Executive Producer 1998

Dogtown Producer 1998

Casualties Executive Producer 1997

Swingers Associate Producer 1996

Getting In Executive Producer 1995

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade  Executive Producer 1994

Head Of Production – Muse:

Edmond 2005

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things 2004

Bully 2001

American Psycho 2000

The Virgin Suicides 1999

Buffalo '66 1998

Two Girls and a Guy 1997

This World, Then the Fireworks 1997

Timeline

Co-Founder

Rubber Ring Films
03.2021 - Current

Founder, Board Secretary

Verisart
02.2015 - Current

President/Founding Director

Stone Canyon Entertainment
01.2009 - Current

Head of Production

Muse Productions
01.1997 - 03.2010

J.D. - Law

Yale Law School

Master of Arts - English Literature

Bennington College

High School Diploma -

Harvard Westlake School
Bradford L. Schlei