JILL LANDAKER GRUNES Producer of broadcast commercials, branded content, narrative film, documentary film and television

Independent Producer (2007-present) I have worked as a freelance producer, post producer and executive producer on a variety of projects, both scripted and unscripted, in all formats. See credit list for further detail.

Executive Producer, Smartypants Pictures (2013-2016) Alongside filmmaker Joshua Seftel, launched and grew the commercial production sister company of Seftel Productions. Developed the messaging and brand identity. Responsibile for all business development and client relations. Created and managed project budgets from $15K to $4M. Produced all spots and short films from pre-production through post.

Supervising Producer, Seftel Productions (2009-2016) Producing partner to filmmaker Joshua Seftel in a rapidly growing production company that specializes in innovative digital content, public television programming, and documentary & feature films. Oversaw development, fundraising and execution of all projects with a full-time staff of nine as well as a battery of freelancers. Handled operations and business affairs. Increased company revenue by 120%.

In-House Producer, Public Road Productions (2008-2009) Managed the day-to-day operations of all projects directed by Academy Award nominee Brett Morgen, including documentaries, scripted films as well as commercials in partnership with Anonymous Content. Oversaw an ever-expanding and contracting staff of freelancers on all projects.

Festivals and Awards Films have been official selections at Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Sheffield Inter- national Documentary Festival, Camden International Film Festival, AFI Docs, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, Montclair Film Festival, New York International Children’s Film Festi- val, and Santa Barbara International Film Festival, among others.

Projects have received Emmy nomination, Webby nomination, Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, Full Frame Documentary Festival Audience Award, Montclair Film Festival Audience Award, Sheffield In- ternational Documentary Festival Best of Fest, Little Rock Film Festival Documentary Prize, James Beard Award nomination, Telly Award, and Case Award.

Education Brandeis University Bachelor of Arts - Dean’s List, Cum Laude Major: Theater Arts Minor: English

917-207-8332 [email protected] JILL LANDAKER GRUNES Producer of broadcast commercials, branded content, narrative film, documentary film and television Commercial/Branded SAN FRANCISCO LAUNCH (2015) Short Film for Web, Client: Detour (Andrew Mason, CEO) GOOD MORNING (2015) :15, :30 and :60 for broadcast, Client: NPR CIRCLE OF THANKS (2015) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: American Greetings, Platform: Mashable WELCOME (2012-present) Ongoing Multi-Platform Series, Client: Delta Air Lines MORNING EDITION (2015) Two :15s, Two :30s, Two :60s for broadcast, Client: NPR THE NEW ALPHAS (2014) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Lenovo, Platform: The Daily Beast RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ARTS (2012) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Liberty Mutual, Agency: Hill Holliday SPREADING JOY (2014-2015) Multi-Platform Series, Client: Happier WOMEN IN THE WORLD (2012) Series of Short Films for Tina Brown’s Women in the World Summit and The Daily Beast, Client: Liberty Mutual RESPONSIBILITY ROUNDTABLES (2009-2010) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Liberty Mutual, Agency: Hill Holliday INNOVATION PROFILES (2014) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Boeing YOUNG BROADWAY (2010) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Liberty Mutual, Agency: Hill Holliday HELLO SISTER (2009) :30 and :60 for broadcast Client: Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee, Agency: Leo Burnett, Sticky PASSIONATE FANS (2009) :30 and :60 for broadcast Client: Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee, Agency: Leo Burnett DINNER DIARIES (2009) Series of Short Films for Web, Client: Knorr, Platform: Time Inc Studios DRIVE AND DELIVER (2008) Feature Length Documentary, Client: International Truck- ing, Agency: Fathom Communications Film THE MANY SAD FATES OF MR. TOLEDANO Producer, World Premiere Tribeca Film Festival 2015 IT’S THE HARD-KNOCK LIFE Producer, PBS/WNET THE HOME TEAM Executive Producer, Agency: Hill Holliday, Client: Liberty Mutual, World Premiere SXSW 2014 BUCK Production Manager, World Premiere Sundance 2011, Cedar Creek Productions, Sundance Selects UNION SQUARE Product Placement, World Premiere Toronto International Film Festival 2011, Armian Pictures, Dada Films THE WINNING SEASON Post Production Coordinator, World Premiere Sundance, Plum Pictures, Lionsgate Films 917-207-8332 [email protected] JILL LANDAKER GRUNES Producer of broadcast commercials, branded content, narrative film, documentary film and television Non-Profit THE MUSIC OF THIS PLACE (2014) Short Film to celebrate Fellowship Program, Client: Har- vard Business School

PURPLE PRIDE (2013) Series of Short Films used on web and at live events as part of capital campaign, Client: Northwestern University GALA FILMS (2012) Series of Short Films created for gala, Client: Project Hope END SLAVERY NOW (2012) Short Animated Film for Web, Client: Walk Free, Agency: Purpose MADE IN AMERICA (2012) Short Animated Film for Web, Client: UnPAC, Agency: Purpose CHANGE YOUR WORLD (2011) Series of Short Films for broadcast and web to make the case for public television, Client: PBS ASPIRE (2010-2011) Series of Short Films Used to Raise $1.8B on web and at live events, Client: Princeton University THE LENFEST EFFECT (2010) Stewardship film that encouraged major donor to donate an additional $30M, Client: PHOTOBOOTH (2009) Short film to enforce brand identity, Client: Wake Forest University Television

NOVASCIENCENOW (2009-2012) 15 minute Scientist Profiles featured in each episode of the broadcast series, PBS/WGBH TRANSFORMATIVE CHEFS (2012) 60 minute Broadcast Fundraising Special featuring celebrity chefs , Marcus Samuelsson, and Ming Tsai, PBS/WGBH FUTURE FILES (2012) Pilot for Broadcast Series, PBS/GPB LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA (2011) Broadcast Mini-Series starring Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich, PBS/WGBH INVITATION TO WORLD LITERATURE (2009) 13 part Broadcast Series, PBS/WGBH

Digital SECRET LIFE OF SCIENTISTS (2008-PRESENT) Emmy- and Webby-nominated series entering its fifth season, PBS/WGBH GETTING THE CALL (2013) Viral YouTube Campaign for It’s The Hard-Knock Life, PBS/ WNET KATE AND ALI (2010) Scripted Web Series, PBS/WGBH

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