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Morteza Rafiei

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, CA
07.2012

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

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
Morteza Rafiei