Omar Bustos
Ventura,CA
Summary
Dedicated production executive with 18 years of experience managing and overseeing all aspects of production and post-production, including marketing plans, budgeting and supervising high-performance teams of production personnel. Skillful in managing scheduling and negotiating with vendors. Certified in film theory and production.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production /Executive Producer
Observatory Agency
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
- Supervised production team of 8 producers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Part of Observatory's leadership team.
Line Producer
Freelance
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
- Worked with top-tier directors, production managers and department heads to prepare final budgets, shooting schedules and production dates.
- Assisted director in achieving artistic vision for commercials by liaising between client, agency, and crew.
- Liaised with production companies, crew and producers while effectively addressing on-location crises and issues.
Consulting Producer
Netflix
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed unique and highly praised documentary series CHEER from nascent stage through completion.
- Communicated, coordinated and executed creative vision with team of show creators, show runners, directors, editors and production staff.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Producer
A24 / The Bling Ring
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Worked closely with Sofia Coppola from development through principal photography and post-production.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and screenings for timely delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2005
Certificate - Professional Program in Producing
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Skills
- Marketing and Advertising
- Video Production Oversight
- Creative Vision Implementation
- Creative Writing
- Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
- Distribution Oversight
- Film and Video Production
- Broadcast Media
- Copywriting
- Concept Development
Accomplishments
- Emmy winner for Outstanding Program in 2022 for the Netflix series CHEER.
- 2-time Emmy nominated producer.
- 2014 and 2015 Sundance Screenwriting Lab Fellow Finalist.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head of Production /Executive Producer
Observatory Agency
01.2022 - Current
Consulting Producer
Netflix
11.2017 - 06.2018
Line Producer
Freelance
08.2013 - 01.2022
Producer
A24 / The Bling Ring
11.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
Certificate - Professional Program in Producing
University of California - Los Angeles
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