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Rich Cohen

Summary

Reliable, seasoned 15 year TV and Film Producer and 3 decade veteran in business operations. Strongest skills in bringing people together, especially those with tough personalities, to achieve the main goal, delivery. Infectious personality, upbeat and enthusiastic, yet serious. I genuinely love the process of creating.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Malevolent Films

Packaged feature sequel 1BR Las Palmas, created budget (15MM) & schedule for finance and distribution

Executive Producer

UCP/Ojala

Presented IP and creative direction of Annie Oakley, The Wild Wild series to be produced Ojala and UCP.

Producer

Peak Films

Packaged feature project, Anti- Bachelorette, created budget (8MM) & schedule for finance and distribution

Studio Consultant

Universal Pictures

Direct report to the President of Production. The main liaison between studio and production on location for Universal.

Worked between every department, from creative to production, Human resources to Legal and Business Affairs. My role, oversite and strategies kept productions running, on budget and on time during pandemic.

Projects included: Oppenheimer, Fast X, Wicked, The Fall Guy, Renfield, Praise This, Cocaine Bear, Please Don't Destroy, Shooting Stars, The Substance

Studio Consultant

Amazon Studios/Sony

Studio rep, on location in Pittsburgh for the series A League Of Their Own

Studio Consultant

Fox Television

Domino Masters consultant to the EIC

Studio Consultant

GSN/Sony

For Sony Television, facilitated the return to work of the Game Show Network slate of shows. Worked with all departments and pandemic teams to keep 256 shows and all its contestants moving forward.

Studio Consultant

Marvel/Sony

On Location consulting for Marvel's Morbius

Studio Consultant

Big Fish/A&E

Americas Top Dog Season 2 & 3

Studio Consultant

Propagate/Netflix

First show, Prank Encounters to be in production during pandemic. The Return To Work/White Paper was just negotiated. Advised producers on polices and facilitated the protocols to get this team back to work

Executive Producer

Discovery/Fishbowl Worldwide

Trans Am, Creator and Executive Producer

Challenge Producer

History/51 Minds

Truck Night In America S.1

AP/Challenge Producer

Syfy/Smart Dog

Robot Combat League for SYFY. Responsible for challenges and contestants.

Locations

ABC/ Zodiak USA

Secret Millionaire

Locations

NBC/Kinetic

Betty White- Off Their Rockers S.1

Entertainment Consultant

Path Labs MD
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Facilitated growth from 1 shift to a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation
  • Took the company from 2 million in annual revenue to over 20 million
  • Grew client base exponentially, became the trusted source to the studios
  • Liaised between clients and performers to address any concerns regarding the Return to Work requirements
  • Boosted brand visibility through strategic partnerships in the entertainment sector.

Manufacturer

Various
09.1991 - 08.2009

Textile engineer and global private label garment manufacturer. Provided full packaging options for branded apparel and retail chains throughout the USA.

Facilitated programs in the USA, Mexico, China, India, Vietnam, Germany, South America and South Korea

Some duties included shipping, quota management and Customs clearance. Banking, factoring and letters of credit, facilitating all production and delivery.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Shasta College

Skills

  • Consulting
  • Creative and Production Expertise
  • Talent Whisperer
  • USA & International (Fixer)
  • Relationship Management
  • Field production
  • Creative vision
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Reliable and Honest
  • Location Scouting & Management
  • Concept Development
  • Budgeting expertise

Affiliations

  • SAG-AFTRA
  • OSHA

IMDB

Rich Cohen (ll)

Timeline

Entertainment Consultant

Path Labs MD
05.2020 - 04.2023

Manufacturer

Various
09.1991 - 08.2009

Producer

Malevolent Films

Executive Producer

UCP/Ojala

Producer

Peak Films

Studio Consultant

Universal Pictures

Studio Consultant

Amazon Studios/Sony

Studio Consultant

Fox Television

Studio Consultant

GSN/Sony

Studio Consultant

Marvel/Sony

Studio Consultant

Big Fish/A&E

Studio Consultant

Propagate/Netflix

Executive Producer

Discovery/Fishbowl Worldwide

Challenge Producer

History/51 Minds

AP/Challenge Producer

Syfy/Smart Dog

Locations

ABC/ Zodiak USA

Locations

NBC/Kinetic

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Shasta College
Rich Cohen