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Mackenzie Gabriel-Vaught

Mackenzie Gabriel-Vaught

Burbank,CA

Summary

Producer offering 15 years of on-set scripted TV experience. Strong communicator, working in every aspect of production from pitch to post.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Development and Production/Co-Executive Producer

Sad Clown Productions
07.2019 - 06.2023
  • Managed Mayim Bialik's overall deal at Warner Bros. Discovery, handling all potential and current TV series
  • Sourced materials from books, articles, established IP, and partnering writers
  • Worked with the Call Me Kat showrunner on all aspects of production including casting, costume, editing, and staffing.
  • Ran point on staffing and slotting directors for the series
  • Gave script notes directly to the showrunner at every stage of production (story area, outline, table draft, rewrites).
  • Act as a sounding board for Mayim, communicating her notes on scripts, casting, costume, editing, and staffing to the showrunner and appropriate crew.
  • Resolved issues on set among cast and/or crew
  • Collaborate closely with WB's comedy and drama development teams to cultivate exciting, memorable materials to share with potential buyers including:

-Call Me Kat (multi-camera comedy), sold to Fox in 2019

-Hope Café (multi-camera comedy), sold to NBC in 2020

-In Between (one-hour), sold to NBC in 2021 and then Hallmark in 2022

Vice President

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Give script notes directly to show runners on Mom, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, The Kominsky Method, and previous productions (Mike&Molly, Disjointed) when necessary
  • Staff directors and writers for all productions
  • Track writers and projects for potential development
  • Liaison between Chuck Lorre and the studio/networks
  • Meet with potential writers and directors for various productions
  • Attend all table reads, run thrus, and live show tapings
  • Work with our casting department to include diversity in all programming
  • Accept pitches from outside talent.

Coordinating Producer

Young Sheldon (Chuck Lorre Productions/Warner Bros/CBS)
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Hire below the line crew with Line Producer
  • Handle all publicity matters for the show
  • Communicate with cast on any requests or concerns
  • Work with the Post Department on scheduling episodes with Studio/Network
  • Produce all Vanity Cards for Chuck Lorre.

Production Executive

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Acted as Chuck's representative on set when he's not available
  • Served as 'Chief of staff' for the office
  • Read scripts and wrote coverage for potential development projects
  • Assisted with budgetary matters on all current shows.

Assistant to Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw Chuck's busy schedule
  • Rolled calls
  • Served as his 'right hand' on set
  • Kept him updated on all show related matters
  • Handled all personal tasks with discretion.

Education

Master of Science - Television Radio Film

Newhouse School of Public Communication At Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science - Communication

Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, NY

Skills

    • Extensive industry contact list
    • Attentive to detail
    • Extremely knowledgeable about industry mechanics
    • Highly organized
    • Strong communication skills
      • Proactive problem solver
      • Able to work with strong personalities
      • Mentoring Staff
      • Deadline Management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time with my husband and baby
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Spinning
  • Watching TV
  • Staying current on what's happening in entertainment
  • Travel

Timeline

Head of Development and Production/Co-Executive Producer

Sad Clown Productions
07.2019 - 06.2023

Coordinating Producer

Young Sheldon (Chuck Lorre Productions/Warner Bros/CBS)
07.2017 - 07.2019

Vice President

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2015 - 07.2019

Production Executive

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2013 - 07.2015

Assistant to Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre Productions (Warner Bros)
07.2009 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Television Radio Film

Newhouse School of Public Communication At Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - Communication

Plattsburgh State University
Mackenzie Gabriel-Vaught