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Rebecca J. Pettit

Cottonwood Heights,UT

Summary

Experienced Distribution and Production Manager with over 15 years in film production, specializing in coordinating filmmaker relationships, managing international projects, and aligning creative vision with strategic business objectives. Proven success in financial oversight, project management, and relationship building, consistently delivering projects on time and within multimillion-dollar budgets. Adept at synthesizing data-driven insights, managing stakeholder communications, and navigating cross-cultural collaborations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervising Producer

Gesher Media
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Managed the full-cycle production of Legends of the Lost Ark, overseeing budgeting, international distribution strategy, and multilingual field production across Colombia, England, and Israel with an international cast and crew of over 300 people.
  • Acted as primary contact for filmmakers and creative teams, balancing creative demands with strategic brand objectives.
  • Controlled multimillion-dollar project budgets, forecasting, expense tracking, and defending profit-driven activities.
  • Facilitated seamless international logistics, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to resolve blockers swiftly.
  • Estimated and managed production budgets by overseeing expenses and payroll, controlling budgets up to $1.5 million.

Content Producer

Gesher Media
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Directed and produced Why Jerusalem Matters, winner of the 2023 Silver Crown Award, handling complete post-production and distribution strategies.
  • Developed audience engagement initiatives, successfully increasing brand awareness through strategic partnerships and influencer collaborations.
  • Communicated project metrics effectively, ensuring stakeholders remained informed throughout all phases.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams, contributing innovative ideas for new projects or campaigns.
  • Monitored content performance using analytics tools, making data-driven decisions for future improvements.
  • Managed editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of new content across various channels.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

Professor

Jerusalem University College
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Designed and taught an immersive history-based curriculum, integrating storytelling, field-based learning, and visual media to
  • Led 500+ students through on-site educational experiences in Israel and Jordan, crafting content that brought ancient stories to
  • Applied media production techniques to course delivery, enhancing experiential learning through visual storytelling.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.

Docent

The Writers' Gathering
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated cultural immersion and narrative development programs, enhancing storytelling quality and creative alignment for sponsored tours for established, award-winning international filmmakers, screenwriters, playwrights, and poets.
  • Guided cross-cultural collaborations, leveraging strong communication skills to build lasting professional relationships.

Writer/Producer

OR Productions
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Led production and distribution for the internationally acclaimed series Stevie's Treks to the Holy Land, collaborating closely with educational platforms and broadcast networks.
  • Managed detailed project timelines and international logistics, consistently meeting tight deadlines and aligning with strategic educational outcomes.
  • Fostered partnerships with educational institutions and mission organizations to expand distribution channels and enhance viewer engagement.
  • Directed 10+ short and long-form documentaries across 13 nations over 10 years of production.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Developed a 18,000 clip digital stock library sold and distributed to major brands such as Nat Geo, The Discovery Channel, and the History Channel.

Education

Master of Arts - Hebrew Bible

Bar-Ilan University
Tel Aviv, Israel
05.2025

Master of Arts - Hebraic Roots of Christianity

Jerusalem University College
Jerusalem
01.2020

Master of Arts - Middle Eastern Culture & Religion

Jerusalem University College
Jerusalem
01.2007

Skills

  • Distribution Management & Strategy
  • Budget Forecasting & Financial Oversight
  • Relationship Management & Negotiation
  • Cross-functional Communication
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Project Management & Timeline Coordination
  • Crowdfunding & Audience-Building
  • Data Analysis & Market Trend Insights
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut

Awards

  • Silver Crown Award , Best Short-Form Documentary, Why Jerusalem Matters (2023)
  • Gold, Silver & Bronze ICVM Crown Awards , (2013, 2014, 2023)
  • Best Editing, Best Web & New Media Indie Shorts Fest (2023)
  • Best Documentary – International Christian Film Festival (2013)

Languages

English (Fluent)
Additional multilingual capabilities (international production contexts)

Timeline

Supervising Producer

Gesher Media
01.2023 - 02.2025

Content Producer

Gesher Media
07.2022 - 01.2023

Professor

Jerusalem University College
01.2018 - 05.2022

Docent

The Writers' Gathering
01.2017 - 01.2022

Writer/Producer

OR Productions
01.2006 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Hebrew Bible

Bar-Ilan University

Master of Arts - Hebraic Roots of Christianity

Jerusalem University College

Master of Arts - Middle Eastern Culture & Religion

Jerusalem University College

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