Zach Gouz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Post-production professional with substantial experience in managing post production processes and technologies across a diverse range of projects. Known for having a strong focus on communication, organization and collaboration. Achieves high-quality results within tight deadlines. Reliable in adapting to changing production needs while ensuring seamless experience for clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Supervisor / Post Producer
Netflix
04.2019 - Current
- Supervise a team of 30+ post artists across all areas of post production
- Partner with external vendors to supplement internal resources as needed across editorial, GFX, animation, VFX and finishing
- Developed an intake and project management pipeline
- Assisted producers in pre-production to establish realistic timelines and technical workflows based on available resources
- Onboarded, trained, and supervised post producers
- Post produced projects when bandwidth permitted. Handled intake, resourcing, timelines, budgeting, creative development, scripting, and all aspects of post production
- Negotiate bids, draft contracts, approve schedules & budgets, ensure all projects are resourced to ensure creative excellence
- Improved project turnaround times by streamlining post production workflows through active cloud storage (LucidLink) and MAM (Iconik) solutions. Negotiated an enterprise agreement for Netflix
- Implemented streamlined archival workflow from active cloud storage to cold storage
- Managed the development of an internal project management tool to track project intake, timelines, budgets, finances, and deliveries / wrap
- Stood up and managed the success of a video player and "internal youtube" for Netflix (Kaltura)
- Manage 22 picture & audio bays at Netflix On Vine, and 2 picture bays in Epic
- Developed an internal finishing (mix, color, delivery) pipeline to deliver new featurette content packaged as IMFs onto Netflix service
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Continuously improved post-production processes, identifying areas for optimization and implementing changes accordingly
Freelance Video Editor
Stept Studios
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Editor for a various unscripted branded pieces for Stept.
- Crafted story and edited a 4-part video series for Chacos that focuses on an adventurous creative working in the outdoors
- Edited a North Face promotional campaign around explorers in Antarctica featuring Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin. Worked with raw interview bites to craft story structure for each chapter
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Freelance Video Editor
Big Machine
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Editor for multiple broadcast commercials and behind-the-scenes featurettes
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering visually engaging content tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
Freelance Post Supervisor / Lead Editor
ITV America
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Lead editor for [16] x 30-minute episodes following competitive Madden players as they compete for the e-sports championship title.
- Weekly, cut down 5 days of content capture into a 21:30 episode for broadcast on a 7 day turnaround per episode
- handled all post production from ingest through delivery. Post story development, informing key story beats, crafting story structure from unscripted materials
- Crafted post workflow to ensure we could meet the timeline demands
Freelance Lead Editor
Creative Visions Foundation
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources. Ensured all footage conformed to highest level of quality
- Edited various micro documentaries and promotional videos for non-profits domestic and international
- Worked closely with director to creatively develop and script videos
- Ensure client feedback was appropriately addressed
- Managed turnover and finishing across all videos
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery
- Ensured client satisfaction in final products
Freelance Lead Editor
Super Deluxe
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Lead editor for 14 episodes of a narrative comedy series created by Youtube influencer, Brandon Rogers.
- Managed a team of editors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content while adhering to strict deadlines.Millions of views across the entire series, with Episode 1 currently at over 13 million views
Freelance Lead Editor
Jeri Rice
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Editor for feature documentary directed by Jeri Rice and written by Mark Monroe and Jeri Rice. The film follows the nearly 50-year tumultuous foreign policy relationship between the United States and Cuba featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Sergei Khrushchev, Ted Sorensen, Frank Mankowiecz, Peter Kornbluh,(National Security Archives) President Ricardo Alarcon ( Cuban National Assembly) and many Cubans and Cuban Americans.
- Managed workflow for full editorial & finishing for the feature film
- Winner of the audience award at the Garden State film festival.
Lead Editor / Post Production Supervisor
Grooveshark
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Scripted, shot, directed and edited all promotional, music video, and in-house content.
- Documented Grooveshark's presence at music festivals across the United States.
- Photographed hundreds of artists for promotional campaigns.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2012
Skills
- Post Technology, inclusive of cloud workflows, data orchestration and MAM Development
- Project Management & tooling
- Client services
- Deadline management
- Creative Development & scripting
- Teambuilding and management
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Post Production Supervisor / Post Producer
Netflix
04.2019 - Current
Freelance Video Editor
Stept Studios
04.2018 - 12.2018
Freelance Post Supervisor / Lead Editor
ITV America
09.2017 - 02.2018
Freelance Video Editor
Big Machine
06.2017 - 10.2018
Freelance Lead Editor
Super Deluxe
03.2016 - 07.2016
Freelance Lead Editor
Jeri Rice
01.2015 - 05.2016
Freelance Lead Editor
Creative Visions Foundation
05.2014 - 02.2017
Lead Editor / Post Production Supervisor
Grooveshark
05.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelors of Arts - Film and Media Studies
University of Florida
Awards
HBO Women in Comedy Film Festival Official Selection for Mama’s Boys short film in 2018., Garden State Film Festival and Miami Film Festival Official Selection and Nominee for Knight Documentary Achievement Award for Embargo feature documentary in 2017., Streamy Award Nominee for “Best Comedy Series” for “Magic Funhouse” in 2017., Los Angeles 48-Hour Film Festival Awarded “Audience Choice” for our team’s short film “The Hidden Gun” in 2015.
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