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MELINDA A. KELLY

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

Melinda Kelly believes in innovation. Pushing the colossal envelope for over twenty years, her finger is on the proverbial pulse in all things entertainment. She is an award-winning Executive Producer and Creative Executive whose fearless leadership, dedication to progress, magnetic interpersonal energy and creative forward thinking has led to some of the most influential pieces of art in media over the past decade.

Melinda has represented several award-winning directors such as David Fincher, Michael Bay, and Antoine Fuqua. She served as an Executive Producer for Ridley Scott, both discovering and shaping the careers of now-influential directors. She was an executive on the Clive Davis documentary "The Soundtrack of Our Lives" and a producer on Wim Wenders’ film "Willie Nelson- Teatro". Melinda has been an EP on several shows, including the upcoming Paramount+ docu-series "As1One", the ground breaking Netflix series "Westside", and the highly anticipated upcoming Amazon documentary for Maroon 5.

Melinda has gained the trust and admiration of directors, artists, managers, and executives alike with her uncanny ability to elevate both creative and commerce. Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, & Pentatonix are among long time clients. Passionate about travel and all cultures, she has produced all over the world, from Paris to Tokyo, Havana to Tel Aviv, Seoul to Mexico City, creating seamless experiences for her talent and crew. She is the tie that binds — a powerful force of connectivity who bridges the gap between creativity and high level administration, content and artist development, production and financial management, sales, marketing, and more.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer & Owner

MAK Productions
01.2017 - Current
  • Executive Producer on upcoming Paramount+ unscripted series w/working title "As1One"
  • Executive Producer for Netflix’s breakout unscripted series entitled “Westside”
  • Executive Producer on upcoming Amazon Maroon 5 documentary
  • Consultant on the documentary "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives"
  • Produces projects across the US and around the globe, including London, Paris, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Israel, Mumbai, Dominican Republic, Prague, Canada, Germany, Cuba, and more
  • Knowledgeable marketing expert skilled at reaching target audiences and age specific groups
  • Navigate production difficulties side by side with directors (having worked with David Fincher, Francis Lawrence, Michael Bay, Jonas Akerlund, Sophie Muller, Antoine Fuqua, and many more)
  • Executive Producer for commercials, long form films, music videos, photo shoots, and all visual media (including web-specific content) for top artists in the entertainment industry
  • Oversaw the creative development and direction for multi-platinum artists including Maroon 5, Beyonce, Robin Thicke, Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, U2, Mary J. Blige, and many more
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value
  • Executive Producer for commercials (Kia, Pepsi, Beats, E! Entertainment, etc.)
  • Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
  • Increased overall project efficiency by streamlining communication between creative and technical teams
  • Executive Producer of Maroon 5’s massively successful “Girls Like You” and "Sugar" clips — over 7 billion views combined

Executive Producer of Black Dog Films

Ridley Scott & Associates
08.2014 - 04.2017
  • Oversaw all stages of production with a wide range of budgets, including, but not limited to, pitch, budget, pre-production, shoot, post-production, & client relations
  • Creative consultant on documentary “Clive Davis: Story of My Life” for Scott Free Films, chosen to open Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017
  • Signed, developed, and supported directors for company
  • EP’d Maroon 5’s “Sugar” clip - currently over 4 billion views & one of the most watched content of all time.
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.

Executive Producer & Creative Executive

MAK Productions
08.2008 - 08.2014
  • Versatile, innovative, award-winning Executive Producer renowned for raising artist/project recognition, stimulating interest and passion in the product, and exemplary skill in creative direction and client relationships.
  • Delegating leader, confident communicator, builds synergy and rapport with persons of all levels.

Executive Producer & Head of Creative Service Dept

Geffen
08.2005 - 08.2008
  • Producer for short form content/music videos, commercials, photo shoots, long form, and all visual media (including web-specific content), reporting directly to Jimmy Iovine
  • Guided artists and clients including, but not limited to, Mary J Blige, U2, Pepsi, Pandora, Nelly Furtado, and many others.
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Supervised production team of 20 employees to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.

Vice President of Film Production

J Records
01.2000 - 01.2005

VP Film Production

Arista
01.1998 - 01.2000

Executive Producer and Creative Executive

Island Records
01.1996 - 01.1998

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University

Skills

  • Legal Compliance
  • Partnership Development
  • Corporate Communications
  • Post-Production Supervision
  • Pre-Production
  • Creative Vision Implementation
  • Hiring production staff
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Production Operations
  • Creative vision
  • Client Relations
  • Relationship Management
  • Budget Oversight
  • Scheduling and Timelines

Timeline

Executive Producer & Owner

MAK Productions
01.2017 - Current

Executive Producer of Black Dog Films

Ridley Scott & Associates
08.2014 - 04.2017

Executive Producer & Creative Executive

MAK Productions
08.2008 - 08.2014

Executive Producer & Head of Creative Service Dept

Geffen
08.2005 - 08.2008

Vice President of Film Production

J Records
01.2000 - 01.2005

VP Film Production

Arista
01.1998 - 01.2000

Executive Producer and Creative Executive

Island Records
01.1996 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - English

Syracuse University
MELINDA A. KELLY