Morteza Rafiei
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
High- achieving Producer well- versed in building loyal, long-lasting relationships. Top- notch communicator and problem- solver with superior organizational and budget management skills developed over 9 years’ experience in producing Films, Videos, Commercials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Producer / Creative Director
MSR Entertainment
Los Angeles , CA
03.2019 - Current
- Develop and produce commercials, music videos, corporate, and product videos, fashion shoots, sporting events, BTS, and concerts, from pre-production to post-production
- Manage production team on various tasks, including video analytics, budget planning, shooting schedule, story structure, and developing a visual approach
- Collaborate with executives, directors, project managers, talents, and creative/advertising agencies
- Developed plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles, and lighting needs as Cinematographer to manage and communicate with the production rental and production team.
- Proficient with editing and graphic software to manage and mentor post-production teams
- Produce videos and content for Arista Records, Sony artists, Apple TV, and Keshet Studios on a variety of platforms with more than 800k views
- Aided senior leadership during the executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements
Executive Producer Assistant
YouTube (React Media)
Burbank, CA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted them as needed to stay on track for target completion. Including; reporting changes, raising necessary flags, and conveying delays
- Resolve issues in a timely and effective manner for the executive producer to manage the channel with 20M subscribers and more than 12 billion Views
- Coordinate channel and video releases with the executive producer, production, post-production, and marketing team from beginning to completion
- Monitor day-to-day metrics, including views, audience, and social engagement
- Worked and manage with celebrities and YouTube talents to be exciting and engaging.
- Prioritized projects and changes in real-time by building and implementing weekly reporting for production teams which led to an increase in productivity and project turnaround time
- Sourced analyzed research and collected information resources to support accurate and realistic product
Creative Executive Assistant
EFO Films
Beverly Hills, CA
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Helped creative executive manage bookings for studios, crew, and staff and handled script coverage for studio submissions
- Managed incoming and outgoing production assets for Films like Silence, Irishman, and Gotti
- Set and managed production schedules according to strict deadlines
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with top talents like Martin Scorsese, Irwin Winkler, and Kevin Connolly
- Reduced conflict and divisive behaviors to reach productive solutions
Videographer
PMBC Group
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Create a wide variety of projects by filming, editing, adding original graphics, and assembling a full-finished video
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events
- Handled camera setups, angles, and movement following cues
- Familiar with pre/post-production with knowledge of editing software
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot
- Understanding the creative process and streamlining it to deliver on deadlines
- The ability to quickly and effectively navigate problems and find solutions in the most fast-paced, high-pressure situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture And Television (Cinematography)
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA07.2012
Skills
- Data Analyst
- Cinematography
- Camera Operating
- Lighting
- Post-production editing
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- File Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Avid
- Creative Writing
- Final Draft
- Talent Management
- Team Leadership
- Budget Oversight
- Production Management
- Tableau
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Project Organization
- Asset Management
- Digital Media Management
- Proficient in Unreal Engine 5
- VFX Coordinator
- Graphic design principles
Websites
Certification
April 2018
General Assembly
Data Analyst
(Licenses & certifications)
Additional Information
Once Upon A Time Neda
- Winner of the Best Documentary Epidemic Film Festival Film
Safest Place
- Acceptance into The Temecula Film Festival Riverside
Freedomtown: Not So Black and White
- Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival - Winner of Best Cinematography
- Cannes Short Film Festival Corner - Selected
- Independent Shorts Awards- Finalist
- IndieX Film Fest - Award Winner
- Vancouver International Movie Awards - Quarter-Finalist
- Indie Short Fest - Nominee
- Austin International Art Festival - Semi-Finalist
- San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival- Semi-Finalist
- Brussels World Film Festival - Semi-Finalist
- Hollywood International Golden Age Festival - Semi-Finalist
- Berlin Shorts Award - Semi-Finalist
- Sydney Indie Short Festival - Semi-Finalist
- Santa Barbara International Movie Awards - Semi-Finalist
- LWIFF | Lonely Wolf - Semi-Finalist
- Paris International Short Festival - Semi-Finalist
- Tokyo Shorts - Semi-Finalist
Timeline
Producer / Creative Director
MSR Entertainment
03.2019 - Current
Executive Producer Assistant
YouTube (React Media)
02.2017 - 03.2019
Creative Executive Assistant
EFO Films
02.2015 - 02.2017
Videographer
PMBC Group
08.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture And Television (Cinematography)
Academy of Art University