Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
SELECTED PROJECTION DESIGN CREDITS
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Erik  Scanlon

Erik Scanlon

Creative Producer | Filmmaker | Multimedia Designer
Lafayette,CA

Summary

Award-winning filmmaker, creative producer and multimedia designer with 15+ years of experience creating compelling visual storytelling across live theatre, film, technology, gaming, and branded content. Experienced in directing, cinematography, editing, motion graphics, and large-scale multimedia productions. Recognized with industry awards for both filmmaking and projection design, including selection to the Cannes Short Film Corner and a BATCC Award for Best Projection Design. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept through delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams, executives, artists, and production partners.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Video & Motion Producer / Designer

NOKIA DESIGN
San Francisco, California
07.2022 - Current

Lead creative development and production of video content supporting global marketing initiatives, product launches, executive communications, and brand storytelling efforts.

Key Contributions

  • Direct end-to-end production of video, photography, and motion graphics projects from concept development through final delivery.
  • Partner with executives, designers, marketers, and product teams to develop compelling visual narratives.
  • Lead creative strategy and production planning for consumer and B2B campaigns.
  • Manage external production partners, freelance talent, vendors, and agencies.
  • Produce content across digital, social, event, and corporate communication channels.
  • Oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

Creative Video Content Creator

INTELLIVISION ENTERTAINMENT
Irvine, California
12.2020 - 03.2022

Served as lead creative producer for video marketing supporting the launch of the Intellivision Amico gaming platform.

Key Contributions

  • Produced and directed integrated video campaigns across digital, social, and marketing channels.
  • Managed all phases of production including scripting, storyboarding, budgeting, casting, location scouting, filming, editing, and motion graphics.
  • Developed creative concepts that communicated product features and strengthened brand identity.
  • Collaborated directly with executive leadership and product development teams.
  • Delivered high-volume content supporting product launches, community engagement, and marketing initiatives.

Video Producer

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER
Chicago, Illinois
05.2019 - 06.2020

Produced creative content supporting one of the nation’s leading architecture and cultural institutions.

Key Contributions

  • Produced, wrote, directed, shot, and edited content for television, exhibits, social media, educational experiences, and marketing campaigns.
  • Led development of creative briefs, visual concepts, and storyboards.
  • Created motion graphics and digital content for exhibits and audience experiences.
  • Operated professional camera, drone, lighting, and audio systems.
  • Worked closely with marketing and communications teams to align content with organizational goals and audience engagement strategies.

Video Producer

Goodman Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
09.2015 - 03.2019

Produced and directed high-impact video content that enhanced artistic productions and strengthened institutional branding, donor engagement, education initiatives, and audience development.

Key Contributions

  • Conceptualized, filmed, and edited promotional campaigns, artist interviews, production trailers, and behind-the-scenes features that elevated audience engagement and strengthened organizational visibility.
  • Collaborated with artistic leadership, marketing, communications, and development teams to craft visual narratives that advanced artistic goals and strategic objectives.
  • Led productions from creative concept through final delivery, managing schedules, crews, equipment, stakeholders, and post-production workflows while maintaining exceptional creative standards.
  • Produced, directed, and managed multimedia content for one of the nation's leading Tony Award-winning regional theaters.
  • Developed multimedia content that amplified theater's mission, celebrated artists, and connected diverse audiences with theatrical experiences.

Education

BFA - Film- Directing

Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
01-2010

Skills

Creative Leadership

  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Content Strategy
  • Campaign Development
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Team Leadership
  • Executive Communications
  • Team leadership
  • Live events
  • Marketing and promotion

Video Production

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Photography
  • Post-Production Supervision

Business & Operations

  • Budget Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Production Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Agency Collaboration

Software

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Lightroom
  • Blender
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Q Lab
  • Watchout
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

  • Cannes Short Film Corner
    Official Selection — Knockout (2019)
  • Chicago 48 Hour Film Project
    Best Film, Best Writing, Best Editing — Knockout
  • Chicago 48 Hour Film Project
    Audience Award, Best Sound Design — Religio
  • Bronze Telly Award
    Land Shark Lager — Dorsal Profiling
  • BATCC Award
    Best Projection Design — Carrie: The Musical
  • Bronze Summit Award
    GoDaddy "How Do Websites Work?" Campaign
    Commercial aired during major televised events including the Indy 500 and FIFA World Cup broadcasts.

SELECTED PROJECTION DESIGN CREDITS

Broadway & Regional Theatre:

  • Holler If Ya Hear Me — Broadway, New York, NY — Assistant Projection Designer
  • A Christmas Carol — Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL — Video Designer
  • Brigadoon — Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL — Assistant Projection Designer
  • Rock of Ages — Norwegian Cruise Lines, Germany — Associate Projection Designer
  • Heat Wave: The Jack Cole Project — Queens Theatre (Off-Broadway), New York, NY — Projection Designer

Bay Area & Regional Theatre:

  • American Psycho: The Musical — Ray of Light Theatre — Video Designer
  • Carrie: The Musical — Ray of Light Theatre — Projection Designer
  • Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical — Ray of Light Theatre — Video Designer
  • 9 to 5: the Musical — Ray of Light Theatre — Video Designer
  • Les Misérables — Broadway By The Bay — Projection Designer
  • Water by the Spoonful — TheatreWorks Silicon Valley — Projection Designer
  • Sunday in the Park with George — Foothill Music Theatre — Projection Designer
  • Disney's Tarzan: The Musical — Contra Costa Musical Theatre — Projection Designer
  • Sunset Boulevard — Contra Costa Musical Theatre — Video & Projection Designer
  • McNeal — San Jose Stage — Video Designer
  • The Lehman Trilogy- San Jose Stage- Video Designer
  • James and the Giant Peach — BACT (US/ Shanghai) — Projection & Video Designer

Timeline

Product Video & Motion Producer / Designer

NOKIA DESIGN
07.2022 - Current

Creative Video Content Creator

INTELLIVISION ENTERTAINMENT
12.2020 - 03.2022

Video Producer

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER
05.2019 - 06.2020

Video Producer

Goodman Theatre
09.2015 - 03.2019

BFA - Film- Directing

Art Center College of Design
Erik ScanlonCreative Producer | Filmmaker | Multimedia Designer