Quan Phung
Television Executive / Producer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled senior executive bringing expertise in creative development and production, strategic planning, brand development, and strong relationship with writers, filmmakers, studio and network/platform buyers. Offers more than 20 years of leadership in the US and global television industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Vice President, Original Series
Topic Studios / First Look Media
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented new strategies and built scripted television slate for New York-based financier/independent studio.
- Led creative executive team that packaged and sold projects to network/platform buyers AppleTV+, Amazon, Netflix, Peacock, FreeVee and Freeform.
- Identified international co-production opportunities to broaden company's brand and open new revenue streams. Developed projects with SkyUK and with UK, Canadian and Australian producers, including ATOMIC BAZAAR which is slated for production Summer, 2024.
Consultant / Executive Producer
STXtv / STX Entertainment
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Advised leadership team on how to maximize global business and creative opportunities with proven Asian talent, producers and formats.
- Sourced, developed and packaged slate of Asian and Asian American-focused projects for US networks/platforms, and sold to HBO, Amazon and Spectrum.
Head of Television
Slingshot Global Media
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Formulated and implemented business and creative plans as part of founding leadership team of start-up independent global television studio backed by private equity firms TPG Growth and Evolution Media Capital.
- Developed, packaged and sold projects with global talent to HBO/Cinemax, Hulu, CBS, MTV and USA Networks, including AMERICAN RUST which as produced at Showtime.
President
Bluegrass Television
11.2008 - 03.2014
- Partnered with film producer Scott Stuber (TED, THE BREAK-UP) and built a television slate for Bluegrass Films.
- Managed and serviced company's first look deal with Universal TV. Developed, sold and executive produced 2 seasons of comedy series WHITNEY on NBC.
Senior Vice President, Creative Affairs, Comedy
Twentieth Century Fox Television
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Led a team of creative executives who developed and produced comedy series. Oversaw annual writer and development budget of $50 million and developed Emmy Award-winning series HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and MY NAME IS EARL
- Liaised with business affairs, business development, sales, physical production, marketing & publicity, casting and talent relations executives to maximize the value of the series assets for the studio.
Vice President, Drama & Comedy Development
Fox Broadcasting Company
07.1999 - 07.2004
- Developed and produced drama and comedy series including Emmy Award-winning HOUSE, MD, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and THE BERNIE MAC SHOW.
- Liaised with scheduling, business affairs, marketing & publicity, talent relations, and casting department, and served as point development executive on emerging comedy talent.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 09.1988 - 06.1992
Skills
Strategic Plans
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Original Series
Topic Studios / First Look Media
09.2019 - 01.2024
Consultant / Executive Producer
STXtv / STX Entertainment
11.2017 - 09.2019
Head of Television
Slingshot Global Media
04.2014 - 05.2017
President
Bluegrass Television
11.2008 - 03.2014
Senior Vice President, Creative Affairs, Comedy
Twentieth Century Fox Television
07.2004 - 02.2008
Vice President, Drama & Comedy Development
Fox Broadcasting Company
07.1999 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Stanford University
09.1988 - 06.1992