Chad Hammel
Executive Producer
Vancouver
Summary
Senior creative leader with 15+ years of experience producing and managing large-scale unscripted content for Netflix, Discovery, and Animal Planet. Delivered 200+ hours of programming across 20+ international locations, leading cross-functional teams of 5–70 in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Best Production
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Led Netflix's first global competition series "All The Sharks", managing concept to delivery.
- Directed 4 concurrent field units; delivered Season 1 on time and at budget.
- Directed talent to ensure the show's narrative vision, carried throughout ensuring each of the six international filming locations.
- Led 70+ cross-border crew; negotiated permits with local authorities and coordinated government relations to de-risk logistics in hostile weather zones (0 safety incidents).
- Fostered team innovation in creative direction and strategic planning, achieving measurable success
Executive Producer
Hammeria Corp
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Wrote, shot and edited sizzle reels for multiple production companies, including Ping Pong Productions as well as Kevin Harts Hartbeat Productions.
- Developed and pitched concepts for my own production company Hammeria Corp.
- Used this time to further my technical skills, expanding proficiency in advanced editing systems and emerging AI-assisted workflows.
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Anomaly Entertainment
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Produced and directed the highest rated episode of Season 20 of Shark Week, "Great White Battleground."
- Managed production for Discovery series, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Coordinated international crews from New Zealand and South Africa with only two weeks of prep, while maintaining the level of quality Shark Week viewers have come to expect.
- Acted as liaison with buyers, aligning objectives and fostering strong partnerships
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams, achieving strategic company goals
- Led diverse teams on domestic and international projects, driving successful outcomes
Executive Producer
Ample Entertainment
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed and maintained production timelines, ensuring timely delivery of series
- Defined series aesthetics to align with buyer expectations, enhancing visual appeal
- Coordinated with marketing teams to craft promotional content, boosting audience engagement
- Collaborated with social media departments to expand series reach across platforms
- Implemented strategies that led to a noticeable increase in viewership
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Left/Right Production
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw production operations, ensuring timely delivery of 8 episodes of Discovery Channel's "Bee Czar" series.
- Coordinated post-production schedules, enhancing efficiency and delivering final episode two weeks early, which ensured coming in under budget.
- Collaborated with vendors for seamless integration of graphics and music into series
- Managed production team from preparation to post-production, ensuring smooth workflows
- Delivered all required assets for 'Bee Czar' series, achieving project goals
Executive Producer
Ping Pong Productions
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Produced and directed 100+ episodes of 'Finding Bigfoot' for Animal Planet, ensuring timely delivery
- Led multiple series productions, collaborating across departments for seamless execution
- Coordinated with Discovery Channel teams to align priorities and meet community expectations
- Managed a detailed database for episode logistics and creative elements, enhancing efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications. Broadcast Productions
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Production Leadership: Showrunning, Field Production, Multi-camera, Risk & Safety Management, International Logistics, Budgeting/Cost Control, Scheduling, Vendor Management, Delivery/Network Notes
- Creative: Directing, Story/Beat Sheets, Scripted Recreation, Series Aesthetic, Talent Direction
- Post: Post Supervising, Edit Producing, Finishing/Conform, QC/Tech Specs, Music/Graphics integration
- Tools: Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Draft, AVID, Skilled Cameraman, Sound Mixer, Excel/Google Sheets, Airtable/Shotgrid, Slack
Timeline
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Best Production
04.2024 - 11.2024
Executive Producer
Hammeria Corp
02.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Anomaly Entertainment
01.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Producer
Ample Entertainment
10.2019 - 05.2020
Executive Producer (Showrunner)
Left/Right Production
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Producer
Ping Pong Productions
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications. Broadcast Productions
Washington State University
05.2001 -