Geno Tazioli An experienced Film Executive, Sales Professional, and Business/Creative Hybrid with an established track record of delivering measurable revenue growth of up to 500%. A successful fundraiser who has packaged project financing in excess of $2,000,000. A comprehensive partner in the development and/or production of over 30 feature films, leading to the effective distribution of a distinguished list of projects and investor returns greater than 25%.

[email protected] 847-668-3787

Chicago, IL www.genotazioli.com

linkedin.com/in/geno-tazioli-61100913

SKILLS & COMPETENCES

Relationship Building Strategic Planning Project Development Fundraising Leadership Creativity Consultation

Physical & Post Production Goal Orientated Resiliency Teamwork Written and Verbal Communication

Critical Thinking Independent Talent Management Business Growth Negotiation Ideation Adaptability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Producer Private 11/2014 - Present, Independently-operated production and consultation entity focused on the financing, development, and production of low to mid-budget feature films. Achievements/Tasks Raised $1.5M in development capital to launch seven-picture film slate planned for production and distribution over the next five years, including a feature remake of The Blob and multiple truth-driven stories where life and story rights have been properly acquired. Guided joint venture with senior industry leader, ultimately negotiating successful buyout resulting in profitable seven-figure deal, producing a 27% investor return within first two years of initial investment, plus a secured equity stake and credits in all related projects. Secured crucial final-round funding for Itsy Bitsy, an independently-financed creature feature starring Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Davison and genre veteran Denise Crosby, developed, shot, and executive produced over several years and released day-and-date by Scream Factory in August 2019. Navigate production elements for credited films, including: script development, talent agency management, cast and crew coordination, financing, on-set production, foreign and domestic sale efforts, legal work, and marketing/promotional campaigns. Provide consultation to entertainment entities and individuals to cultivate creative processes, brand awareness, and overall project enhancement. Organize private and ticketed events, revolved around both traditional movie screenings and interactive experiences where set environments are custom created based on showcased films.

Executive Producer & Head of Sales/Business Development Lit Post 06/2008 - 11/2014, Los Angeles, USA Privately-held post-production facility focused on film, television, and commercials, growing from 5 to 30+ professionals before its acquisition in 2015. Achievements/Tasks Responsible for client management and sales of company’s complete set of services, including: dailies, visual effects, color correction, deliverables, project financing, and most critically, project workflow during the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Secured over 30 company contracts, including the organization’s first major studio deal with Lionsgate, representing nearly a 500% company growth rate from 2009 to 2014 and quarterly quotas for revenue being exceeded by an average of 115%. Negotiated and packaged $750K of company funding for several client projects, including: The Quiet Ones, distributed by Lionsgate, starring Jared Harris; Cell, based on the Stephen King novel, starring John Cusack and Samuel Jackson. Oversaw both technical and creative production teams, as well as on-set operations, to ensure quality control measurements and exceptional production results were attained, resulting in the successful completion of over two dozen project productions during my tenure. Orchestrated yearly branded events, highlighting celebrity talent and consisting of 300+ attendees, where selected clients were honored with the "Lit Award" for outstanding achievement in independent filmmaking.

Page 1 of 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Development Coordinator; Assistant to Lawrence Bender Lawrence Bender Productions 03/2007 - 03/2008, Los Angeles, USA Achievements/Tasks Operated as chief coordinator to Academy-Award nominated producer Lawrence Bender, company executives, and assistants and interns, assisting all aspects of company and project development, production, and the creative process as a whole. Provided film development notes and talent lists for dozens of genre-diverse projects to all senior and junior staff members, ensuring proper knowledge of company project elements and with purpose to spark ideation amongst company executives. Managed heavy phones, events, and company project outlines and files, enhancing everyday productivity for company operations and production management, supporting the development of projects such as Inglorious Basterds. Coordinated events of 1K+ attendees, featuring high-profile political figures to support critical fundraising ventures that represented roughly $1 million in raised funds for humanitarian and environmental causes, including Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and Al Gore's Climate Reality Project.

Client Coordinator; Assistant to Agent Creative Artists Agency 06/2005 - 03/2007, Beverly Hills, USA Achievements/Tasks Developed administrative processes to improve the day-to-day operations of heavy scheduling and high-volume project submissions, resulting in a more efficient business model to assist closed deals. Key contributor in covering a multitude of open project assignments for major movie studios, such as Warner Brothers, Universal, Fox, Fox 2000, and Fox Searchlight, providing agency-wide grids to assigned team members to support the successful packaging of studio films by employing the agency’s available clients. Communications link among over 60 agency clients, including Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jim Carrey, and Jennifer Aniston. Member of CAA Horror Group, an invitation-only leadership and development program focused on the horror genre - involving both projects and filmmakers - who were directly involved in the development of the highly successful Paranormal Activity franchise.

Page Program NBC 11/2004 - 06/2005, Burbank, USA Achievements/Tasks As an acting liaison between the studio and its audiences, orchestrated public relations campaigns for network activities and programming, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres show. Recognized for intuitive ability to interact effectively with celebrity talent by successfully providing a variety of services that cater to their personal preferences and public personage. Boosted brand growth and public perception of the studio by conducting personally guided tours and customer services that distilled the history and background of NBC. Based from an extensive interview process consisting of 14 other page members, awarded most competitive assignment within the program: Development Page. Assignment included assisting with and coordinating tasks for the highest level executive offices within the studio, including, Kevin Reilly (President) and Jeff Gaspin (Executive Vice President).

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree, Marketing Communication Columbia College Chicago

INTERESTS

Reading - Personal Growth & Biographies Outdoor Recreation People Movies & Television Sense of Purpose

Working with Students Health & Fitness Ideation Family & Friends New Opportunities & Adventures

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