Media professional with 9+ years of high-end finishing experience. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and optimizing existing tools. Strong advocate for collaboration and continuous learning in a dynamic industry.
Hi, I’m
Eli Eastlund
Media Executive and Producer
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Iron, A Panavision CompanyNew York, USA
Business Development Executive
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strategies for NY market expansion, strengthening filmmaker partnerships and securing new business opportunities.
- Crafted bids and workflows by leveraging producorial and operational expertise to align with client needs.
- Managed projects from dailies to final delivery, guiding team members and serving as primary contact for studios and filmmakers.
Freelance // Color CollectiveLos Angeles, USA
Senior DI Producer
04.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Oversaw finishing on commercials, music videos, and prominent projects for Apple TV, MGM, and Searchlight.
- Consulted on project management to refine sales procedures and enhance task assignment efficiency.
Picture Shop
Head of Production
05.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Rebuilt feature and episodic production teams following Covid-era hiring freezes.
- Recruited top talent, trained new post professionals, and integrated departments from Picture Shop, Technicolor, and Sim into a cohesive unit.
- Enhanced management accountability to improve employee retention and work-life balance.
- Streamlined processes and communication across departments, increasing efficiency and reducing quality control rejections.
Picture Shop
Sales Executive - Features
05.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Generated leads for emerging directing and cinematography talent.
- Facilitated dailies, offline rentals, and finishing services for feature films.
Picture Shop
Senior DI Producer
05.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated multi-departmental collaborations to advise filmmakers on production and post-production best practices.
- Utilized innovative software solutions to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery of diverse projects.
- Delivered projects, including VFX-heavy features and major streaming titles, within established timelines and budgets.
TechnicolorLos Angeles, USA
DI Producer
01.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Supervised dailies and post finishing on A24, HBO, Marvel, Disney, Blumhouse, Searchlight, Universal, Netflix, and Amazon Prime projects.
- Delivered projects captured digitally and on film in multiple standards including SDR, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, 3D projection, EDR/Dolby Theatrical, and standard projection.
- Produced 10 mixed aspect ratio HDR remasters for Marvel, utilizing unique self made tracking tools.
Light Iron, A Panavision CompanyLos Angeles, USA
Episodic Production Coordinator
06.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Coordinated conform, data I/O, color correction, deliverables and supervised sessions for multiple projects.
- Set up projects in Resolve, After Effects and Media Composer. Built credits and title sequences, rendered out deliverables and pulled media for clients and VFX vendors.
Light Iron, A Panavision CompanyLos Angeles, USA
Administrative/Vault Coordinator
10.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Coordinated conform, data I/O, color correction, deliverables and supervised sessions for multiple projects.
- Set up projects in Resolve, After Effects and Media Composer. Built credits and title sequences, rendered out deliverables and pulled media for clients and VFX vendors.
FreelanceNew Orleans, LA
Film/TV Locations
01.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Managed location departments for feature films, television series, and commercial projects.
- Executed contracts and negotiated terms with municipalities and property owners.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANSNew Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts from Film
01.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Project management
- Sales strategy and revenue generation
- Post-production supervision
- Analytics and reporting
- Team leadership
- Client relations
References
References
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Business Development Executive
Light Iron, A Panavision Company
04.2024 - Current
Senior DI Producer
Freelance // Color Collective
04.2023 - 04.2024
Head of Production
Picture Shop
05.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Executive - Features
Picture Shop
05.2021 - 01.2022
Senior DI Producer
Picture Shop
05.2021 - 01.2022
DI Producer
Technicolor
01.2018 - 05.2021
Episodic Production Coordinator
Light Iron, A Panavision Company
06.2017 - 12.2017
Administrative/Vault Coordinator
Light Iron, A Panavision Company
10.2016 - 05.2017
Film/TV Locations
Freelance
01.2012 - 01.2016
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Bachelor of Arts from Film
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