Jeptha Storm
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Professional storyteller with strong track record in creating compelling narratives for television and digital media. Skilled in scriptwriting, editing, and overseeing production processes to ensure high-quality content. Focused on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, with keen eye for engaging storylines and character development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Story Producer
LAW & CRIME LLC
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Conduct field interviews with participants
- Generate an episode script based on transcripts and archival
- Incorporate network notes and feedback into the edit
- Work with an editor to transform the script into an hour of television
- String out episodes for the editor
Researcher
44 Blue Productions
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Organized incoming documentation for easy ingestion.
- Reviewed documents and requested copies useful for the team.
- Procured documents from various municipal agencies.
Researcher
A24 Films
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Investigated subjects for potential development
- Compiled research from various outlets to support the creative team
- Implemented infrastructure for research to be reviewed interdepartmentally
- Investigated and conducted pre-interviews with potential participants
Story Producer/Associate Producer
RENEGADE83
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked closely with editors to address network notes and hit our delivery schedule
- Crafted episode scripts based on transcripts from our field interviews
- Submitted FOIAs and record requests to obtain archival materials for the edit
- Secured locations for interviews to be conducted and filmed
- Typed and maintained field notes
- Worked in Avid to do an initial string out of the episode
Story Producer/Associate Producer
LAW & CRIME LLC
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Acquired research materials (court docs, police files, etc.) to fact-check episodes
- Implemented a process for all materials to be reviewed by in-house counsel
- Used research materials to locate, pre-interview, and book participants for episodes
- Created episode string-outs on Avid
- Compiled all materials into a script and worked closely with an editor to turn that into an hour of television and incorporate network notes
Researcher
PAINLESS PRODUCTIONS
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Drafted pitches for network approval based on research I conducted
- Worked with PIOs for various state prisons to secure interviews with inmates
- Compiled and organized research materials into episode packets that were used in recre
Associate Producer/ Researcher
RENEGADE83
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with the network on outlines for potential episodes
- Coordinated production logistics with field producers
- Acquired research materials to be shared with the entire production team
- Managed and maintained clearance releases for all research materials
Associate Producer/ Researcher
RENEGADE83
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Exhaustively researched criminal cases that would fit the show's conceit
- Filed numerous FOIA requests with multiple departments to acquire necessary archival materials
- Used websites like beenverified.com & Spokeo to reach out to potential participants and conduct pre-interviews to determine who would appear on-camera in the series
- Wrote several episode outlines based on my research
- Served as primary liaison between the network, the field, and the research team
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Film Production
Los Angeles Fiilm School
Los Angeles, CA12.2007
Skills
Creative Storytelling
Visual Design
Digital Media
Content Development
Adaptability and Flexibility
Investigative Research
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Suite
Google Suite
Avid
Final Cut
Canva
Affiliations
- Member of The Producers Guild of America (P.G.A.)
Timeline
Story Producer
LAW & CRIME LLC
05.2023 - 04.2024
Researcher
44 Blue Productions
04.2023 - 05.2023
Researcher
A24 Films
05.2022 - 05.2023
Story Producer/Associate Producer
RENEGADE83
06.2021 - 02.2022
Story Producer/Associate Producer
LAW & CRIME LLC
11.2020 - 06.2021
Researcher
PAINLESS PRODUCTIONS
08.2020 - 11.2020
Associate Producer/ Researcher
RENEGADE83
09.2019 - 08.2020
Associate Producer/ Researcher
RENEGADE83
05.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Film Production
Los Angeles Fiilm School
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