Michael Fries

• Managed social media accounts for A List celebrity, including but not limited to, filming and editing content that aligns with personal brand and businesses (Wahlburgers, F45, Municipal, Flecha Azul, P448, etc)
• Collaborated with movie directors and screenwriters to refine scripts and enhance storytelling elements, identified brand alignment and product placement opportunities with production teams at Amazon, Apple, and Sony. Projects include, FAMILY PLAN 1 and 2, BY ANY MEANS, LITTLE MAN, PLAY DIRTY, BALLS UP
• Developed, sold, and produced short form digital content for Youtube, Paramount+, Amazon, Instagram, and Apple TV

Oversaw development, pre-production, production and post production for two seasons of acclaimed HBO MAX documentary series WAHL STREET.

• Created storylines for 16 x 30 min episodes
• Researched and booked talent for interviews
• Managed key talent throughout duration of the show
• Organized and scheduled production shoots
• Hired and managed camera operators, production assistants, audio techs, story producers, and editors
• Oversaw post-production team, set direction and crafted storylines, working directly with network executives all the way through delivering of episodes

• Developed ideas and pitched non-scripted show ideas to networks and streamers.
• Created pitch decks and produced sizzle reels for over 125 projects, selling over 30 projects.
• Managed development slate of over 300 projects in various phases of development, pre-production, and production
• Coordinated logistics for talent and crew, facilitating seamless production operations.

• Coordinated project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive program documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and improve service delivery.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and enhanced team productivity.