George Montgomery 8885 Carson Street, Culver City, CA 90232 424-258-4244 www.gm3.co [email protected]
COVER LETTER
Hello!
I have a proven passion for creative and persuasive storytelling. I’m committed, driven, and have the experience to lead, manage and motivate. I know that exceptional people managed with the right situation results in award winning work.
I worked on a long list of projects for many years as a designer, animator, and editor and benefit every day from that experience as a creative director, producer and writer.
In late 2010 I completed a 15-year run with my own successful company. In that year between the start of our young family (2 babies since 2008), and the final care of my terminally ill mom, life, love and family trumped work and entrepreneurship in a brief but perfect storm.
The most important things in life became crystal clear, and it was time to step away and do what was right; close my business and be there for my loved ones- a decision I was proud to make.
I couldn’t be more inspired, prepared and able to work. My perspective on life has broadened, and I’m excited and ready to focus on making great creative, inspiring talent, collaborating with new people, and being influenced by innovative ideas and experiences. I am in search of a team, and mission where I can do the best work of my life.
This year I’ve completed some very rewarding projects, including several projects with Science Channel, as well as main title sequences for the TV shows “Alphas” on SyFy and “Touch” on FOX. I’ve also been managing and marketing a coworking facility I opened towards the end of 2010.
Thank you so much for your time, consideration and the opportunity to introduce myself.
All the best-
George Montgomery
George Montgomery 8885 Carson Street, Culver City, CA 90232 424-258-4244 www.gm3.co [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE
Discovery - Science Freelance Creative and Producer Summer 2012
Produced and executed a new season promo campaign for “Dark Matters” with John Noble.
Discovery - Science Freelance Creative and Producer Spring 2012
Produced multi camera coverage of the historic launch of the SPACE X Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
“Touch” on Fox Main Title Designer Spring 2012
Designed and produced the Main Title Sequence for the premiere season of “Touch” starring Keifer Sutherland. . Discovery - Science Freelance Creative and Producer Winter 2011
Produced and executed a sizzle presentation piece for “Primal Knowledge with Salma Hayek.”
“Alphas” on SyFy Main Title Designer Summer 2011
Designed and produced the Main Title Sequence for the premiere season of the hit television show. procolo.co Principal 2010 – today
Owner operated coworking facility in the MODAA lofts building in Culver City. Procolo.co provides turn-key landmark boutique creative space.
Montgomery & Co. Creative Creative Director, Producer and Principal 1996 – 2010
MC was my award-winning boutique agency specializing in Motion Graphic Design and editorial for Film and TV. 15 years of consistent year over year growth, providing management and leadership on a project and company level in a variety of overlapping capacities. Clients included global brand like Nike, Mercedes, and Microsoft and film and TV studios and networks including HBO, Showtime, Discovery Networks, Disney, Universal, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
RGA/LA Designer and Animator 1994 - 1996
Now known as Imaginary Forces, an industry leader in Feature Film Main Title Design. In addition to design and animation work, responsibilities included the design and execution of desktop workflow for 3D animation compositing and storyboarding. Projects included Mission: Impossible, GoldenEye 007, and The Island of Dr. Moreau.
CAPABILITIES
CREATIVE Inspired original conceptual thinker and contributor Experienced and intuitive collaborator who stays true to the idea, the client, and the team
SKILLED Persuasive presenter, communicator, and closer Expert ability to streamline and satisfy a broad range of stakeholder’s points of view Entrepreneurial leader skilled in sales, marketing, strategy, and workflow
EXPERIENCED Over 20 year career in entertainment marketing and design 15 years as principal and owner of editorial and motion-graphic design boutique Manager of a continuous stream of over 400 overlapping high profile creative projects
PROVEN Consistent delivery of viewers and revenue on time and budget Preferred vendor to top television networks, film studios, global brands and ad agencies Long and successful record of attracting and developing great talent and building creative teams
EDUCATION
California State University at Long Beach American River College Graphic Design- Illustration A.A. Graphic Design 1984 – 1985 1981 - 1984
George Montgomery 8885 Carson Street, Culver City, CA 90232 424-258-4244 www.gm3.co [email protected]
INFORMATION
George made the main titles sequences for these television shows: Touch • 24 • Alphas • Warehouse 13 • Buffy The Vampire Slayer • Crossing Jordan • Dragnet • Joan of Arcadia • Star Trek Enterprise • Black Donnellys • Jack and Bobby • According to Jim • Yes Dear • Stargate: SG1 • High School Musical: Get into the Picture • Family Law • Glory Days • Hack • Oliver Beene • Kevin Hill • South Beach • Killer Instinct • In-Laws • Richard Branson's Billionaire • Wolf Lake • Windfall • Laguna Beach • Newport Harbor • The Newlyweds • Courtship of Eddie's Father • Family Affair • Bram and Alice • Clubhouse • Day One • Normal, Ohio • Silicon Follies • Celebrity Mole • Stripperella • Surreal Life 2 • The Help • The O'Keefes • MD's • North Shore • Significant Others • Sons & Daughters • Hot Properties • Surf Girls • The Defenders • Soldier of Fortune • Mercy Point
He’s worked for a few great producers- Tim Kring • Dick Wolf • Paul Haggis • Joel Surnow • Joss Whedon • Daniel Cerone • Barbara Hall • Rick Berman • Brannon Braga • Tommy Schlamme • Greg Berlanti • Jim Belushi • Greg Garcia • Gail Berman • Kevin Williamson • David Koep • Howard Gewirtz • Jack Kenny • Jorge A. Reyes • Jennifer Lopez • Josh Berman • Jerry Bruckheimer Brad Wright • Trey Callaway • Pamela Anderson • Mark Riesman • Bunim/Murray • Joe Keenan • Michael Pillar • Terry Turner • Betty Thomas • Mark Cronin • Chris Abrego • Ron Leavitt • Mark O’Keefe
And received some recognition: 44 1 BDA, ProMax, Telly, New York Festival Primetime Emmy Nomination And Key Art Awards
His experience includes a broad range of projects…
146 30 Main Title Sequences and Show Packages. Major Network or Studio Industry Trade Show Sizzle, Upfront Presentation or Executive Tribute Reels. 215 On Air Network Image, Series or Mini Series Premiere, 25 Destination Stunt or Seasonal Event promos, Global Brand, Exhibition and Trade Show Campaigns, or graphics packages. Audio Visual Presentations.
40 50 Feature Film Marketing Teaser Trailer Concepts, Live Action Film and HD Shoots Cross Promotions, TV Spots or Graphics Packages.
…and he has worked in many markets with some well-known companies.
140 20 Discovery Networks projects for Major Studio Television or Home Entertainment projects for Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, Paramount, Warner Brothers, MGM and Fox Television, and Science Channel, Military Channel and Animal Planet. Fox, Universal, Sony and Warner Home Entertainment.
50 20 Broadcast Network projects for Music Television projects for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, and UPN. MTV, VH1, BET and CMT
50 25 Premium Cable Network projects for Projects and presentations for Global Brands such as HBO, Showtime, and Starz. Nike, Microsoft, Mercedes, Volvo, Mitsubishi, and BMW.
40 10 Major Film Studio theatrical marketing projects for Children’s Television projects for Walt Disney, Universal and 20th Century Fox. Disney and Nickelodeon
40 Network Cable projects with USA, FX, A&E, Bravo, BBC America, SyFy, ESPN, Spike, E!, Biography, Lifetime, Hallmark, Court TV, Tennis Channel, HGTV and Travel Channel
George Montgomery 8885 Carson Street, Culver City, CA 90232 424-258-4244 www.gm3.co [email protected]
PROFILE
George Montgomery is an award-winning, creative director and executive producer with experience in branding, on-air promotion and targeted creative marketing that delivers viewers and revenue. He is a preferred vendor of design-driven creative for top networks, studios, brands and agencies.
Montgomery provided the leadership to build an editorial and motion-graphic design boutique with millions in revenue and consistent growth for over 15 years. He has proven entrepreneurial skills in business development, account management, sales, planning, strategy, operations, workflow, recruiting and talent development.
He is an original thinker and committed leader, contributor, and loyal supporter to the creative teams and clients he works with. His passion drives achievement and elevates each individual’s potential. George has energized and inspired new creative talent throughout his career. It is possible to connect a long list of dynamic and accomplished creatives and producers to early starts with Montgomery. A very high percentage of his former employees placed in strategic positions with industry leading companies.
His experience is from concept and budget through production, post and delivery. He has written, produced, directed and managed a continuous stream of simultaneous creative projects including main title designs, live-action shoots, series launch promos, priority stunt campaigns, network rebrands, upfront presentations, image spots, show packages, film promotions and trailers, media installations, PSAs, and visual effects.
He can survey, absorb and streamline key stakeholder positions and then inspire and develop comprehensive creative direction presented with intuition and persuasive verbal and written communication.
George is an experienced collaborator who is true to the client while bringing innovative points of view and evolutionary advances. He can recruit a creative team, design a workflow, champion the creative goals, and then execute and deliver on time and budget in a process that consistently results in groundbreaking award-winning work that surpass expectation, and over deliver on the mission.