Reuben Stauber
Talent Agent
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Film production professional with over 12 years of film business experience in a variety of roles. Exposure to many facets of production afford a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and insights on the industry. Previous education and business experience provide additional perspective to guide and support artists and creatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Agent
Alexander Creatives
11.2019 - Current
- Represents BTL 40+ clients in Narrative Feature/TV, Commercial, and Doc production, including DPs, PDs, Editors, ADs, Writers, Producers
- Business management for clients includes deal term negotiations, contract review, marketing strategy, relationship and business development, finance and accounting consulting
- Clients work with studios, streamers and independents, with films at Sundance, SxSW, Tribeca, TIFF etc...
- Represented writer/producers in shopping feature films and episodic series - developed creative, secured attachments, negotiated terms for financing and production
Founder & CEO
Below The Line Production Supply
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Founded and operated film successful production supply company
- Achieved over $2.35 million with year over year sales growth of over 100% during each year of ownership
- Exit at 65% ROI after 4 years
- Start to Finish - raised financing, secured a base of operations, hired staff, created branding, developed and executed business strategy, scaled successfully
Production Accountant & Manager
Various - Freelance
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Production Accountant freelancer for independent feature films and TV shows in the $400k - $4.5 million budget range
- Filed initial and final tax credits in NY, PA, LA and worked as an accounting and budget consultant on numerous projects
- Production managed “Appropriate Behavior” - 2014 Sundance Film Festival
Operations Manager
The Development Productions
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed business operations of independent production company and commercial real estate portfolio
- Developed marketing strategy and sales pitch for episodic TV series in development
Project Manager
Barberry Rose Management
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted CEO in $94 million of multi-family property acquisitions, sales, and financing
- Created $240k in new annual rental income via tenant buyouts
- Negotiated $3.5 million property sale at above market rate
Education
MBA - Finance and Management with Entrepreneurial Designation
Fordham Graduate School of Business
New York, NY 09.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY 09.2004 - 05.2008
Movie Magic, Quickbooks/Prod Acct Software, GSuite, MSOffice
Timeline
Talent Agent
Alexander Creatives
11.2019 - Current
Founder & CEO
Below The Line Production Supply
03.2015 - 03.2019
Production Accountant & Manager
Various - Freelance
06.2013 - 03.2015
Operations Manager
The Development Productions
05.2012 - 06.2013
MBA - Finance and Management with Entrepreneurial Designation
Fordham Graduate School of Business
09.2009 - 05.2011
Project Manager
Barberry Rose Management
01.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
09.2004 - 05.2008
Movie Magic, Quickbooks/Prod Acct Software, GSuite, MSOffice
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