Bradley Bredeweg
Los Angeles & La Quinta,CA
Summary
Innovative Team Leader and Producer with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of production and big team/crew management. Visionary creator, director, storyteller and business operations manager that demonstrated strong skills to take an idea from concept to delivery to production of entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality content and experiences. Expertise in pre and postproduction logistics, planning, production, and asset management. Dynamic and enthusiastic Producer skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer & Showrunner "GOOD TROUBLE"
The Walt Disney Company
01.2018 - Current
- Hired and managed actors, writers, producers, directors and other crew members to work on five seasons of Freeform/Hulu's GOOD TROUBLE. All told, was responsible for over 250 employees in any given season.
- Oversaw production budgets to estimate and control overall series costs.
- Produced and managed all production processes from writing and creation of scripts, to overall production of each episode, to post production of all final products in order to ensure all content came in on brand with impactful and relevant material.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Kept key executives at studios and networks informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
- Supervised production team of over 250 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Disney network brand.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of seasons.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
Executive Producer & Showrunner "THE FOSTERS"
The Walt Disney Company
07.2012 - 04.2018
- Created a new hit series and all inclusive work environment for network that became a big brand for The Walt Disney Company. Since 2012, THE FOSTERS and GOOD TROUBLE has become their most successful franchise for ABC Family/Freeform/Hulu to date.
- Hired and managed actors, writers, producers, directors and other crew members to work on five seasons of ABC Family's THE FOSTERS. All told, was responsible for over 200 employees in any given season.
- Oversaw production budgets to estimate and control overall series costs.
- Produced and managed all production processes from writing and creation of scripts, to overall production of each episode, to post production of all final products in order to ensure all content came in on brand with impactful and relevant material.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Kept key executives at studios and networks informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
- Supervised production team of over 200 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Disney network brand.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of seasons.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
Music Video Writer & Producer
HSI Productions
01.2007 - 03.2011
- Created and produced over 50 music videos for one of the largest music video and commercial production companies of the time.
- Oversaw production budgets to estimate and control overall music video costs.
- Worked with music artists and their team along with directors to make sure all teams were happy with overall concept and branding. AKA herding cats.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Supervised production team of over 100 crew members to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Administrative Support
- Project Management Tools
- Producing Special Events
- Brand Management
- Content Development
- Performance Analysis
- Hiring Production Staff
- Final Draft Creation
- Solve Production Problems
- Negotiation
- Production Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Asset Management
- Schedule Management
- Idea Brainstorming
- Project Oversight
- Social Media Networking
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relations
- Schedule Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Long-Term Project Planning
- Rehearsal Call Sheets
- Fact-Checking Expertise
- Creative Direction
- Relationship Management
- Event Planning
- Casting Coordination
- Concept Development
- Production Progress Reporting
- Production Requirements
- Creative Writing
- Production Financing Arrangements
- Lead Development
- New Program Development
- Research Skills
- Effective Communication
- Marketing and Advertising
- Post-Production
Websites
Accomplishments
- Winner of several awards including The Television Academy (Emmy's) Award for Excellence in Television, GLAAD Media Award Winner for Best TV Series, Teen Choice Award Winner, The TV Critics Award for Best Drama Series, among many others.
- Supervised team of over 250 staff and other crew members.
- Collaborated with teams from major studios, networks, financiers, branding and marketing in the development of several successful tv and film endeavors.
Affiliations
- The Walt Disney Company
- ABC
- Freeform
- Hulu
- Universal/NBC
- Dreamworks Animation
- Untitled Entertainment
- Skydance Studios
Timeline
Executive Producer & Showrunner "GOOD TROUBLE"
The Walt Disney Company
01.2018 - Current
Executive Producer & Showrunner "THE FOSTERS"
The Walt Disney Company
07.2012 - 04.2018
Music Video Writer & Producer
HSI Productions
01.2007 - 03.2011
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Saddleback College
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