Ratidzo Mambo
Sydney,NSW
Summary
PRODUCER, WRITER AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer + Writer
Jacaranda Dreams Productions
01.2019 - Current
- Co-created and developed a half hour comedy drama TV series, later acquired by Amazon Studios.
- Secured development grants and support from Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania and Film Vic for TV series and Feature films.
- Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams in writer's rooms to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Advised on distribution and marketing plan for series
Development Placement
BBC Studios
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Selected by Screen Australia to participate in their exclusive initiative, Developing the Developer program for scripted content.
- 6-month placement working on the development fiction slate under Kyle Washington (General Manager and Creative Director BBC Studios)
- Identify potential key BBC scripted formats suitable for adaption for Australia.
- Wrote summary reports for shows, including suggestions of storylines, themes, tones and world-building for potential narrative shows
Development Placement
Goalpost Pictures
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Participated and contributed in the writer's room, for a mystery crime series set in 1950s Apartheid South Africa.
- Worked closely with the Head of Development, selecting writers, discussing daily summary notes, story progress reports, and notes for Co-Producer and Network Executives.
Consultant
Jacaranda Dreams Productions
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Advised on key markets for sales in the African territory.
- Attended TV Content markets to meet buyers, make sales and market the clients catalogues in DISCOP AFRICA and NATPE (Florida, US) for sales and acquistions.
- Proven track recored of key negotiated rights deals with Broadcasters, Producers and Acquisition teams.
Consultant: BD and Sales
Big Media TV
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Increased brand awareness, resulting in a 40% sales increase in the first year and a 60% increase in sales for 2 years consecutively.
- Brokered package deals with the Heads of Governments i.e Minister of Communications Kenya, local Royal Kings in Ghana, Government Heads in Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Negotiated South African co-productions deals and acquisition for new Environment and Wildlife content for the Big Media catalogue
Consultant: BD and Sales
Looking Glass Entertainment
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Placed the unique Looking Glass catalogue which included premium Asian content into Africa and South America.
- Worked closely with the Australian, UK and Hong Kong teams to broker deals for Africa.
- Successful output deal guaranteeing a premium fee for Looking Glass content, securing at least 30% revenue turnover.
Consultant: BDM and Sales
Switch Entertainment
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Expanded sales into South and North America territories creating business sales leads for the company and Sales Executives who managed these territories
- Structured and negotiated output deals for Africa and surrounding Territories by establishing a pre-sales models for specific production companies, bringing in guaranteed upfront payments for our titles
- Lead the development of new productions for; Fox Africa Sports, Supersports Africa, National Geographic, A+E Channel, Multichoice etc to produce new titles for African broadcasters and WWE catalogue.
Co-Producer and Casting
Australian Theatre Company
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Co-producer of the Summer Reading Series for live stage reading
- Curated a diverse program of plays to be read live on stage
- Responsible for casting diverse talent for both the Summer Reading and Mainstage plays
- Collaborated with the Artistic Director and Board Members to curate the Mainstage series and diverse programs.
Consultant: BDM and Sales
Seed Entertainment
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Facilitated introductions between Buyers and Acquisitions teams in Los Angeles, South Africa and Nigeria
- Negotiated acquisitions for Seed Entertainment's premium South African 'domestic local language' content to African broadcasters and Producers in LA.
Senior International Business Manager
World Wide Entertainment
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Lead a team of 3 Sales Managers looking after the Mediterranean North Africa, Middle East, East Europe and Greece.
- Developed strategic partnerships with foreign companies for mutually beneficial growth and expansion increasing brand awareness and sales in each region by at least 20%
- Improved efficiency of global operations by streamlining processes and implementing best practices across all departments.
International Business Manager
World Wide Entertainment
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Cultivated strong relationships with foreign government officials, promoting the company''s interests with major local Free Air, Pay-TV, Cable, digital platforms, public broadcasters, DVD companies and the surge of new media-based companies in Africa and Internationally.
- Attended TV Content markets to pitch content: DISCOP AFRICA (Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Nairobi, Johannesburg), MIPCOM and MIPTV
- Created detailed sales forecasts based on thorough analysis of historical data and market trends, increasing the Africa portfolio by 40%.
- Developed international marketing strategies for successful title premieres in multiple regions.
- Evaluated potential acquisition targets in various markets to support long-term growth objectives.
- Extensive research into industry trends, legalities and new Technologies introduced to the market
- Attended TV Content markets to pitch content: DISCOP AFRICA (Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Nairobi, Johannesburg), MIPCOM and MIPTV
Sales Executive
World Wide Entertainment
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Exceeded quarterly targets consistently through diligent prospecting and tailored product presentations.
- Proven client list growth track record of local African buyers, networks and multinationals deliver quarterly targets by at least 30% annually.
- Expanded market share with strategic territory planning and targeted prospecting.
- Frequent international travel, averaging 6 trips a year.
- Utilised CRM system for better customer tracking, leading to improved follow-up processes and higher conversion rates.
Education
1 Year Meisner Training Intensive -
Baron Brown Actors Studio
05.2017
2 Year Conservatory - VoiceMethod ActingScript AnalysisCharacter Breakdown
16th Street Actors Studio
07.2012
B.A Communications - FilmTelevision
La Trobe University
04.2005
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Production Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Media
Awards
- Granted: 2023 Screen Tasmania project Feature Film, Valley of Orchards
- Won: 2023 Best Actor, Houston International Film Festival, Cognitive
- Nominated: 2022 Best Actor, Melbourne Theatre Company, The Heartbreak Choir
- Selected: 2019 Screen Aust & SBS Digital Original project, 50 Shades of Black Girl
- Selected: 2019 Screen Aust Developing the Developer Workshop
- Granted: 2019 Screen Aust Dev Grant for digital Series 50 Shades of Black Girl
- Nominated: 2019 Green Room Awards, Best Ensemble
- Winner: 2019 Matilda Awards, Best Ensemble
- Winner: 2018 16th Street Actors Studio Larry Moss Scholarship (Theatre)
- Top Ten Finalist: 2018 Equity MEAA Screen Australia Diversity Showcase
- Top Ten Finalist (LA): 2017 Heath Ledger Scholarship
- Best Actor Award (LA): 2016 Hollywood Short+Sweet Festival
Timeline
Development Placement
BBC Studios
02.2022 - 08.2022
Development Placement
Goalpost Pictures
02.2021 - 04.2022
Producer + Writer
Jacaranda Dreams Productions
01.2019 - Current
Consultant: BD and Sales
Looking Glass Entertainment
06.2017 - 06.2019
Consultant
Jacaranda Dreams Productions
01.2016 - 12.2019
Consultant: BD and Sales
Big Media TV
04.2014 - 12.2019
Co-Producer and Casting
Australian Theatre Company
02.2014 - 12.2017
Consultant: BDM and Sales
Seed Entertainment
11.2013 - 09.2017
Consultant: BDM and Sales
Switch Entertainment
12.2012 - 06.2018
Senior International Business Manager
World Wide Entertainment
02.2010 - 12.2012
International Business Manager
World Wide Entertainment
01.2009 - 02.2010
Sales Executive
World Wide Entertainment
08.2007 - 01.2009
1 Year Meisner Training Intensive -
Baron Brown Actors Studio
2 Year Conservatory - VoiceMethod ActingScript AnalysisCharacter Breakdown
16th Street Actors Studio
B.A Communications - FilmTelevision
La Trobe University
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