SLATER WAYNE
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Creative Executive and Producer experienced in transforming ambitious narratives into impactful productions across film, television, and commercial sectors. Delivered successful projects through comprehensive management of financing, production, and distribution processes while fostering collaborative environments that drive team productivity and alignment with organizational goals. Focused on optimizing business operations and enhancing efficiency through strategic planning and decisive problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Rendezvous Films
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Curated film investment slate, managed pipeline from project identification and due diligence to deal negotiation and public positioning.
- Act as the primary interface between filmmakers and investors — translating creative vision into financially compelling pitches and ensuring both sides remain aligned throughout the development process.
Creative Executive / Associate Producer
Gorilla Flicks / Jeff Tremaine
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as creative and operational right hand to distinctive director, managing full lifecycle of projects across commercial, film, and television formats.
- Worked directly with agents to staff multiple writers’ rooms for a major feature film, and personally managed international travel for the director, producers, and key talent across concurrent projects.
- Rebuilt internal production workflows by implementing project management tools across script submissions, development tracking, crew lists, and clearances — eliminating redundancies and improving cross-departmental communication.
Executive Assistant
Shangri-La Entertainment / Steve Bing
Los Angeles, CA
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed 150+ daily calls and emails for Steve Bing across production, restaurant, and philanthropy ventures, ensuring effective communication and access within a diverse portfolio.
- Facilitated 20% growth in project engagements and outreach through high-level responsiveness and relationship management across Mr. Bing’s extensive network.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video Production
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA03-2016
Skills
- Budgeting software
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Project oversight
- Team collaboration
- Final Draft Pro 12
- Process optimization
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Film market analysis
- IMDB Pro
- Microsoft Suite
- Outlook
- Budget forecasting
- Dropbox
- Box
- Content strategy
- Trello
- Slack
- Shopify
- Brand development
- Blackmagic Ursa 12K
- Blackmagic 6K camera
- Blackmagic Pocket 4K
- Sony FX3 and FX6
- Sony A7S III camera
- Sony EX1-R
- Canon 5000
- Panasonic AG-CX350
- Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling
- Avid Media Composer
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Rendezvous Films
01.2024 - Current
Creative Executive / Associate Producer
Gorilla Flicks / Jeff Tremaine
01.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Assistant
Shangri-La Entertainment / Steve Bing
04.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Video Production
University of Southern California
Selected Credits
Stolen Kingdom, Producer, Antenna Releasing, 2025, Nöthin' But A Good Time, Associate Producer, Paramount+, 2024, Eric Andre Show (Season 6), Associate Producer, Adult Swim, 2023, jackass Shark Week 2.0, Associate Producer, Discovery, 2022, jackass Shark Week, Associate Producer, Discovery, 2021, jackass Forever, Additional Crew, Paramount, 2021, Netflix Gaming, 2nd AD, Netflix, 2024, NHL Spot, Creative Coordinator, Magna Studios, 2024, Google: Built Different, Creative Coordinator, Magna Studios, 2024, Justin's Peanut Butter, Creative Coordinator, Magna Studios, 2023, Nike NWSL, Creative Coordinator, Pulse Films, 2023, Liquid Death: Grandma's Iced Tea, Creative Coordinator, Pulse Films, 2022