J. CLEO VALENTE
Burbank,CA
Summary
Highly qualified director of development with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry working for major networks. A creative visionary, enthusiastic leader and effective communicator, with an impeccable track records in pitching and selling shows to networks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Development
Bronco Entertainment
Burbank, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for estimating and managing budgets, staffing all crew and office positions, navigating communications and requests, overseeing department heads, and implementing script and production requirements
- Developed, produced, and directed a limited series on Women's incarceration and social justice entitled 'Lock them UP' - the series made finalist at the 2022 RealScreen - Sold to HBO
- Spearheaded the development of a crime show, 'Canvas the scene', leading research and pre-interviews with detectives and parties associated with an unsolved murder
- Currently in development with Netflix for a limited scripted show 'The port of San Pedro' reviving the era of film noir.
Podcast Producer and Host
Avanti Films
Burbank, CA
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Created, produced, and hosted 'Acting out with Cleo' a bimonthly round table for actors
- Directed and pre-screened guests for the show, crafted and scripted every episode, and supervised editing and post-production.
Casting Producer, Producer
Fremantle Media
Burbank, CA
05.2011 - 11.2017
- Researched and cast nationwide up-and-coming talents for shows like America's Got Talent, The Price is Right, and The Janice Dickinson show
- Developed over 10 shows in between seasons, including a real estate show for successful women selling houses in Orange County.
Supervising Producer
My TEEVEE
Los Angeles, CA
10.2013 - 07.2015
- In charge of production, hiring crew, vendors, locations, contracts negotiation, payroll, insurance, union, managed budgets, etc
- Casted day players and resolved problems at different locations
- Conducted accounting reconciliation and managed all releases and post-production accounting.
Producer
Showtime Networks Inc
West Hollywood, CA
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Produced and casted the 'Marks' in a hidden camera show
- Researched the initial story, wrote daily script, and maintained contact with 'Marks' and their friends and families.
Producer, Casting Producer
Original Media
Hollywood, CA
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Produced stories for tattoo artists and people who dreamed about telling significant events in their life through tattoos
- Conducted interviews and cutting short reels for presentation
- Developed stories and pitched to artists.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
La Sorbonne
Bachelor of Arts -
Los Angeles Film School
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Written Communication
- Research
- Organization
- Computer Skills
- Public Speaking
- Supervision and Leadership
- Problem Resolution
Languages
- English
- French
- Italian
- Conversational Spanish
Awards
- Award-winning documentary filmmaker, for her feature films - Trans/Formed (L.A Transgender) and La Revolucion es la Musica (Using music as an outlet for their struggles as the new generation of LatinoAmerican)
- 2022 Realscreen finalist for unscripted television series "Lock them UP"- "Canvas the scene"
Volunteer Experience
- The teen project: - Teaching young women out of the prison system, creative writing, journaling, helping them with self esteem, self love and guidance through storytelling.
- APLA (Aids project Los Angeles) : - helping young men living with AIDA/HIVI) with emotional support through "The Buddy Program"
Timeline
Head of Development
Bronco Entertainment
10.2019 - Current
Podcast Producer and Host
Avanti Films
10.2017 - 09.2018
Supervising Producer
My TEEVEE
10.2013 - 07.2015
Casting Producer, Producer
Fremantle Media
05.2011 - 11.2017
Producer
Showtime Networks Inc
03.2010 - 11.2012
Producer, Casting Producer
Original Media
03.2007 - 07.2008
Doctor of Philosophy -
La Sorbonne
Bachelor of Arts -
Los Angeles Film School
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