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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Languages
Awards
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Terri Farley Teruel

La Crescenta,CA

Summary

Dynamic production professional with extensive experience at NBC Universal Studios, excelling in budget oversight and project management. Proven track record of directing award-winning films and fostering team collaboration. Adept in script breakdowns and effective communication, ensuring seamless production processes and successful project execution. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Services Representative

Comcast
Universal City, US
01.2007 - Current
  • Facilitated successful filming as liaison for third-party and NBC clients on premises.
    Performed location scouting, contract formulation, budget oversight, and staffing coordination for productions.
    Implemented crowd control strategies to ensure seamless filming in guest-facing and backlot locations.
    Developed marketing materials to drive growth in Location and Production Services Department.
    Ensured safe rig filming operations through technical oversight during shoots on Ride Attractions.
    Collaborated with DP and Key Grip to create approved rigging design plans meeting safety standards.
    Oversaw drone filming logistics by coordinating with FAA, Safety, Security, and Legal departments.

Director, Writer, Producer

2004 to Current
01.2004 - Current
  • Directed the feature film, Beautiful Dreamer, which won 13 film festival awards, including Best Feature and Directing Awards.
    Writer of feature, TV, short, and web series scripts.
  • Directed film projects from concept development to final cut.
  • Collaborated with writers, producers, and cinematographers for project execution.
  • Managed casting processes to select suitable actors for roles.
  • Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of filming.
  • Coordinated post-production activities including editing and sound design.
  • Conducted rehearsals to prepare actors for performances on set.
  • Fostered creative environments that encouraged team collaboration and innovation.
  • Reviewed scripts and provided feedback to enhance storytelling elements.
  • Edited footage using editing software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X.
  • Developed storyboards to visualize scenes for the movie prior to filming.
  • Created a budget for the film project and monitored spending throughout the production.
  • Coordinated post-production activities such as color correction and audio mixing and mastering.
  • Screened rough cuts of films before finalizing them for public release.
  • Evaluated locations where filming will take place in order to determine whether they are suitable for shooting purposes.
  • Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
  • Supervised sound mixing of dialogue, music, and effects to create a finished soundtrack.

Manager of Universal Feature Production Services

NBC Universal Studios
Universal City, CA
01.1994 - 10.2004
  • Developed independent film business to strengthen relationships with Production Services Department.
    Collaborated with VP of Production Services and other departments to create outreach for producers.
    Assured insurance compliance and acquired the necessary insurance certificates from filming partners.
    Created necessary deal memos for contracts with Universal and third-party productions.
    Liaised with clients to provide accurate budgets and essential services for filming.
    Oversaw the timely billing of invoices while managing costs for studio production services.
    Directed the technical aspects of production, including engineering approvals for backlot sets.
    Ensured adherence to studio guidelines and safety protocols for all productions.

Education

Certificate - GIS - Geographic Information Systems

PCC
Pasadena
05-2021

Certificate - Producer Program

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles
08-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Film Directing And Writing

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Script Breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, coordinate tech scouts, arranging production meeting and PowerPoint presentations, setting up production office spaces, supplying stages, locations, production equipment and Studio Services Production coordinator for film companies including arrangement for engineering plans, fire marshal approvals, rigging plumbing necessary for the building of sets
  • MS Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, GIS (Arch GIS PRISri-Geospatial Software), Google Docs, Zoom, OneDrive, Teams, Final Draft writing program, Adobe Premiere Editing, and Audition Sound Editing, and independent film tools such as Studio Binder, a web-based program for budgeting, script breakdown, and call sheets
  • Location scouting
  • Budget oversight
  • Production coordination
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Casting management
  • Editing software
  • Computer skills
  • Cost estimation
  • Workflow management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Progress reporting
  • Excellent communication
  • Listening skills
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Summa cum Laude Graduate - BFA UCLA Film School
  • Producing Certificate - UCLA Extension
  • Certificate in GIS - Geographic Information systems - mapping systems
  • Winner of 13 film Festivals, notable entry to Santa Barbara Film Festival, writer and re-writer 10+Feature scripts, parlayed a web based series to a TV Pilot and then to a Producer Feature Film

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Awards

Hollywood Film Video Award, Scholarship, Temecula Valley Int'l Film Festival - Juror

Timeline

Production Services Representative

Comcast
01.2007 - Current

Director, Writer, Producer

2004 to Current
01.2004 - Current

Manager of Universal Feature Production Services

NBC Universal Studios
01.1994 - 10.2004

Certificate - GIS - Geographic Information Systems

PCC

Certificate - Producer Program

UCLA Extension

Bachelor of Arts - Film Directing And Writing

University of California, Los Angeles

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