Diana Rivera Vera
Emeryville,California
Summary
Production professional with 10+ years Producing for live action & 9+ years in animation studios. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Puerto Rican with deep passion for collaboration and storytelling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Script Supervisor [Inside Out 2 + Untitled]
Pixar Animation Studios
07.2021 - Current
- Streamline communication between departments by providing accurate script notes and updates to relevant team members
- Participate on Pixar Leadership discussions about studio culture and workflow
- Maintain detailed records of all changes to scripts, ensuring accuracy in the final product
- Work independently & with a team to oversee the feature film master production script throughout the entirety of the film and work
- Effective liaison with writers, producers, directors, and other talent
- Responsible for orchestrating recording sessions and working closely with Disney/Pixar Casting, Finance & Post teams
- Drive talent/casting booking for 50+ talent and recording scheduling (Directs session as needed)
- Advocate for casting decisions in support of diversity efforts in partnership with the Casting and D&I
- Divide tasks and train PAs, Coordinators & Managers to ensure all show needs are met
Producer
2Tiny Entertainment
01.2015 - Current
- Orchestrate shooting schedule & secure locations with insurance/permits for 30+ short films and 2 feature films
- Breakdown script, create call sheets & distribute them to cast & crew members
- Recruit and secure union(SAG) cast and crew members
- Work alongside Executive Producers to come up with film budget & raise money
- Point person working with Skywalker Sound to do 5.1 sound mix
Creative Producer
Consumer Acquisition (now Brainlabs)
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging across all channels.
- Managed production budgets, optimizing resources and minimizing costs while maintaining high-quality output.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing effective project management tools and methodologies.
- Delivered consistently exceptional results within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
- Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication of creative vision and objectives throughout project lifecycles.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Worked with creative directors & clients(such as Zynga & Angry Birds) on briefs and project deadlines
- Led team of 30+ animators and assigned and prioritize work based on skill sets and creative brief
Creative Trust
Blue Sky Studios
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Attended post-screening notes session with studio leadership and participated in notes conversation
- Read scripts and outlines in development and provided creative feedback/notes
- Presented ideas to executive leadership in a clear, articulate and engaging manner
- Met with Studio Leadership to discuss best practices & actions to be taken to better implement D&I in the studio and storytelling
- Acted as a creative ambassador to build a culture of creative thinking and innovation with internal teams
Manager Editorial [Nimona, Spies in Disguise]
Blue Sky Studios
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Partnered with Producer(s) to oversee the Editors/sequence production schedule for 5 features at a time
- In charge of communicating picture changes and rolling them out to the floor using Shotgrid
- Attended Director creative reviews and approval sessions and provided feedback as needed
- Worked alongside Production Technology to improve floor workflow, automation tools & software
- Served as point person when sharing/delivering material to outside partners (Music, Fox, Deluxe, Skywalker, E-Film, Marketing)
- Ran recording sessions and lined script
- Coordinated materials for festivals, awards, etc
Coordinator [Spies, Ferdinand, Ice Age]
Blue Sky Studios
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Created and developed weekly schedules for teams of 20+, reports and scenarios and reported them to studio leadership
- Partnered the Sets & Character Supervisors with casting and bidding
- Tracked and managed the team's work using Shotgrid
Production Specialist
NBCUniversal LXTV
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Edited over 10+ TV Commercials using Final Cut X, Adobe Premiere and After Effects
- Escorted talent for live show and assisted on set
- Acted as camera operator, gaffer, and sound engineer for remote segments that aired on TV
Education
Bachelor of Arts - GPA Above 3.5 Dean's List
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Final Draft
- Keynote
- Shotgrid
- Photoshop
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Creative Thinker
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic planning
- Client relationships
- Multitasker
- Scheduling
Personal Work
2 Tiny Entertainment Reel
Previous Production Experience
Companion Pictures, American View Productions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Script Supervisor [Inside Out 2 + Untitled]
Pixar Animation Studios
07.2021 - Current
Creative Producer
Consumer Acquisition (now Brainlabs)
04.2021 - 07.2021
Creative Trust
Blue Sky Studios
01.2020 - 04.2021
Manager Editorial [Nimona, Spies in Disguise]
Blue Sky Studios
04.2018 - 04.2021
Coordinator [Spies, Ferdinand, Ice Age]
Blue Sky Studios
10.2015 - 04.2018
Producer
2Tiny Entertainment
01.2015 - Current
Production Specialist
NBCUniversal LXTV
01.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - GPA Above 3.5 Dean's List
Fairfield University
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