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David Wilson

David Wilson

Los Angeles

Summary

A Los Angeles-based business entrepreneur and entertainment professional with over 25 years of experience producing and editing for scripted, non-scripted, commercial/branded, promotions, narrative, and documentary formats for traditional theaters, broadcast, cable, streaming, and live events. With more than 50 major credits, most notably for National Geographic TV, VH1, MTV, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, FX, Discovery, Discovery +, Fine Living Network, Lifetime, Oxygen, NBC, Fox Sports, and HGTV, reaching 100's of millions of viewers. In addition to my extensive entertainment background, I have also been actively involved with the sales, tourism, and cannabis sectors.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Executive Producer

Brass Ring Entertainment
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
  • Negotiated contracts with actors, writers, directors, and other creative personnel.
  • Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
  • Reviewed scripts for potential projects to determine viability of production.
  • Produced leads by cold calling prospects, networking at events and effectively using social media networks.
  • Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
  • Researched production topics using internet, video archives and other informational sources.
  • Coordinated production team meetings to ensure the efficient completion of tasks.
  • Supervised all aspects of pre-production tasks such as script development and storyboarding.
  • Cultivated fun, inclusive and professional studio culture.
  • Used latest editing and photography tools to tell stories.
  • Supervised production staff during planned photo shoots in studio and on location.
  • Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
  • Reviewed daily footage for quality assurance and creative accuracy.

Producer/Avid Editor

Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA
07.2001 - Current
  • Developed and edited video content for broadcast television shows.
  • Reviewed footage to ensure accuracy and quality of the final product.
  • Compiled media, including audio and video clips, into a cohesive story.
  • Collaborated with producers to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Organized raw footage into sequences according to script outlines.
  • Implemented visual effects, color correction, and other post-production techniques.
  • Edited multi-camera shoots by synchronizing camera angles while maintaining continuity of shots within a scene or sequence.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements related to Avid Editing platforms.
  • Created motion graphics such as titles, lower thirds, and transitions using After Effects software.
  • Integrated music beds with dialogue tracks during post production sessions.
  • Transcoded media from one format to another based on specified requirements.

TV & FILM CREDITS

AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Los Angeles, CA
12.1999 - Current

Brass Ring Entertainment

Struck By Genius - Feature Film In Development

January Hills Entertainment

The Locksmith - 1 HR Scripted Supernatural/Crime Series In Development

Propagate Content & Big Breakfast Productions

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew

Kinetic Content

Unmatchables / Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered

Pilgrim Media Group

Street Outlaws Franchise: No Prep Kings / America's List / The Great 8 / Locals Only

Bunim/Murray Productions

Real World Aftershows / Chachi's World

Glassman Media

The Cowboy Way: Alabama

Irwin Entertainment

Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew / Celebrity Sex Rehab / Sober House

51 Minds Entertainment

Flavor Of Love / Rock Of Love / I Love NY / Daisy Of Love / I Love Money / Money Hungry / Charm School / G's To Gents / My Fair Brady / Surreal Life / Dodgeball / Legend Hunters / Thug My Guy / Megan Wants A Millionaire

Giant Pirates Entertainment & Lambert Studios

Model Employee / Sleeping With The Boss

Magical Elves

We're Moving In

Blank Paige Productions

I Love Jenni (Season 2)

495 Productions

Design Stars / Tila Tequila

Smee Entertainment

At What Cost / Shag: The Sophisticated Misfit

Education

Associate in Specialized Technology Video & Film - TV & FILM

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
12-1999

Skills

  • Strong Creative Vision
  • Content Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Oversight
  • Effective Interviewer
  • Film and Video Production
  • Social Media
  • Live Events
  • Business Development
  • Sales Expertise
  • Lead Generation
  • Lead Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Relations
  • Trend Awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Upselling strategies
  • POS System Operation
  • Money Handling
  • Loss Prevention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Fluid Multi-tasking
  • Time Management
  • Deadline Oriented

Timeline

Co-Executive Producer

Brass Ring Entertainment
10.2023 - Current

Producer/Avid Editor

Self-employed
07.2001 - Current

TV & FILM CREDITS

AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES
12.1999 - Current

Associate in Specialized Technology Video & Film - TV & FILM

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
David Wilson