Kayla Nadel-Lamotta [email protected] | 914-263-6211 240 Sackett Street, Apt 4 Brooklyn NY 11231
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Kayla Nadel-LaMotta [email protected] | 914-263-6211 240 Sackett Street, Apt 4 Brooklyn NY 11231 Experience: Freelance Production work - April 2017 - Present The Jena Friedman Show - interview show/pilot for Adult Swim - currently an AP working on several segments. CNN + Roads and Kingdoms - research + coordinating logistics and travel for small crew on tour of numerous Asian cities for Bourdain’s ‘Explore Parts Unknown’. First Look Media (Spotlight, The Intercept) - untitled Franchesca Ramsey pilot (starring F.R. + Michelle Buteau) Above Average Productions - 2012-2017 PRODUCER, Jan. 2016 - March 2017 Lead producer on a variety of projects including a number of original comedy series (“The Cream Brothers” created by John Lutz (Late Night) + Tim Robinson (SNL), “Flatbush Zombies Solve a Mind Crime”), two PSA’s for The White House + Civic Nation (“Heads Up America”, to raise awareness for a free comm. college program, and “It’s On Us” to aid in prevention of sexual assaults, both launched by President Barack Obama), original topical video that aired on Elizabeth Banks’s WhoHaHa.com, taped live stand up shows including Sasheer Zamata’s (SNL) monthly show, Party Time! and comedy shows at SXSW, TV Partner series (several in development for IFC’s Comedy Crib), Katie Rich Interview Series (SNL. 1st guest: Leslie Jones). Worked with all creators to develop, prep and produce all shows through post. Includes all manner of creative + physical producing. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, 2014-2016 Supported all producers on all projects as sole coordinator, any & all tasks related to prep, production and post. Including original comedy one-offs and series ("Hudson Valley Ballers" with Paula Pell, "Storytime" dir. Chioke Nassor), branded content (“Totally Taken Care Of” for Listerine w. Ana Gasteyer, "Fantasy Online College" w/ NFL & Lenovo, etc). Coordinated AA’s first International show "Laughs in Translation" with Brooks Wheelan. Planned and orchestrated the shoot through Copenhagen, Berlin, + Paris. Researched and booked content opportunities, cast local talent, handled travel through EU and local transpo. with all camera and lighting gear & 8 crew/talent. ASST. PRODUCTION COORDINATOR on 2 long-form shows for NBC’s Seeso (“Thingstarter”)- 2015 Assisted w crew hires, managing SAG/AFTRA paperwork, sourcing gear, vehicles, completing wrap and deliverables. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, 2012-2014. Supported all producers on all projects as sole PA (“7 Minutes”, “The Sidecar” w Bobby Moynihan, “Sugarboy” created by Dan Opsal, “The Front Desk” by John Lutz w guests Fred Armisen, JB Smoove, Bill Hader) intensive work in art and design, prop acquisition and creation, frequent actor in series, assisted with casting and managing talent, locations and scouting, lighting and camera, HMU, anything and everything needed, I was your girl. Broadway Video - 2011-2012 Sole PA- on very first digital series’ from SNL and BV writers and cast before Above Average formed, such as “7 Minutes in Heaven with Mike O’Brien” (guests included John Oliver, Rashida Jones, Tina Fey, etc.) and “I Wanna Have Your Baby” (created by Christine Nangle of Inside Amy Schumer and The Kroll Show), etc. Worked on a skeleton team to prep, shoot and air several series. Involved in all aspects of pre-pro and production. Saturday Night Live - with NBC Universal & Broadway Video – 2009-2011 Sole intern - in Lorne Michaels’ office for 2 years. Assisted with overall operation of his and his office’s work each week on SNL. Supported his involvement on 30 Rock, ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ ‘Portlandia’, among his other projects and endeavors. Additionally supported heads of BV Enterprises in charge of international sales and licensing of SNL, developing international versions of SNL, and other BV owned content. Smart Girls at the Party - 2010 PA - on web series for Amy Poehler and Meredith Walker’s org., a space where young girls especially, can find content that speaks to them and allows them to speak for themselves. Priority Films + RedLight Children – 2008-2009 Intern - at Anti-Human Trafficking org. created alongside film prod. and distribution company, working to change the structure of our legal + policing systems around human trafficking, bondage and servitude. Supported the founders via copious legal, historical + news research, script coverage, event + screening planning, fundraising Education: New York University New York, NY Major: History - Study Abroad: Argentina - Co-founder: ACT (Against Child Trafficking) Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excel at problem solving, and prevention. + Creative resourcefulness. Proficient in Spanish and limited proficiency in French. Excellent on-camera/acting & VO (trained at Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute) + excel at production design and art direction. .