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Garrett Bird

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished Co-Producer, adept in Movie Magic Budgeting and fostering teamwork, I've successfully navigated the complexities of film production from concept to delivery. My problem-solving and proactive approach has resulted in streamlined operations, while fostering exceptional collaboration.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Producer

Focus Features, NOSFERATU

10.2022 - 04.2024

Liaised with the director, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
Collated different departmental budgets to carefully determine what needed to be culled or urgently pushed through.
Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Worked across all departments, from pre-production through post-production, to create efficient schedules and achieve timely results.
Calmly and professionally solved a wide range of challenging situations and individuals in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Associate Producer

New Regency Productions, THE NORTHMAN

11.2019 - 04.2022

Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to ensure clear communication to support the best path forward in alignment with the creative vision.
Hired research consultants and worked with them to ensure period accuracy during the whole project.
Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
Spearheaded the additional photography unit in Iceland, managing the logistical realities and creative needs of the studio and the director.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Gotham Group

04.2019 - 11.2019

Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Created writers and directors lists for projects we were developing and producing.
Managed the CEO's calendar and interfaced with various production teams we were involved with in a producing capacity.

Director's Assistant

A24, THE LIGHTHOUSE

02.2018 - 12.2018

Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to heads of department .
Researched specific props and set decorations to help our department heads understand the vision.
Took on a chief of staff type role, allowing the director to focus and have streamlined communications.

Executive Assistant to MP Lit Partner

William Morris Endeavor

08.2016 - 02.2018

Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Processed expenses and reimbursements.
Handled client relations in many contexts, providing support during an Academy Award campaign, Sundance submissions, and interviews for studio film projects.