Ariel Levy – Production Executive

Summary

• 25 years as a Producer of feature films & television and an Executive in production and development, both as a freelance contractor, and as a stakeholder in independent production entities • Created budgets and production schedules for projects ranging from under $100,000 to over $50Million; hired and managed crews from between 50 to over 120 people • Outstanding cross-function communicator and negotiator; innovative problem solver • Deep experience with international film shoots with multiple locations in multiple countries; negotiated contracts and vendor services on numerous occasions in foreign shooting locales with corporate, governmental and civic organizations; fluent bilingual English/German • 12 years supervising college level education of aspiring film makers; designed & implemented multiple integrated programs, while controlling costs & creating collaborative environment with staff & faculty

Employment History

2014-present Executive Director – International New Business Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, CA

Key Responsibility: Identify the educational needs of emerging film makers in the international community • Develop & implement pilot programs of varying lengths and specializations, focusing on visual storytelling, with potential for expansion • Design rubrics to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs • Maintain department budget

2008-2014 Program Director Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, CA

Key Responsibility: Designed and implemented comprehensive post-secondary filmmaking program. • Designed curriculum; implemented integrative, collaborative and immersive diploma course • Budgeted and controlled costs in the region of $1.8-3MM annually for the program; created an effective assessment infrastructure, and administered its application • Hired and trained specialist faculty; built a vibrant, collaborative and harmonious community of 65 staff and faculty • Oversaw progress, retention, success and satisfaction of 650 member student body.

2002-2008 Head of Production Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, CA

Key Responsibility: Taught producing and production management program • Initiated innovative hands on courses integrating all aspects of film-making; ensured courses reflected industry practices; collaborated with other faculty • Supervised all student thesis projects, approximately 200 short films per year

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1990-2002, 1986-1989 Freelance Line Producer/UPM

Prepared budget breakdowns and pre-production/shooting schedules for feature film projects, primarily during early preparation and development. • Recommended crew hires; liaised with union reps as needed • Negotiated contracts for people and locations; troubleshoot and solve production problems

1989-1991 Executive VP of Worldwide Production Hughes Entertainment, Los Angeles & Chicago

Key Responsibilities: Supervised development and production of all projects at multi-award winning writer/director/producer’s production company • Worked with writers, developing new projects • Budgeted and scheduled film productions; hired and managed key personnel; negotiated deals with government departments, civic institutions and vendors • Responsible for budgets totaling $90Million for high profile feature film productions. o Projects include Beethoven, Career Opportunities, Home Alone

1983-1985 Executive VP of Production Taliafilm/Taliafilm II, Los Angeles, Canada, UK & Portugal

Key Responsibilities: Supervised all aspects of production, from development to delivery, of low-mid budget independent feature films shot primarily in international locations. o Projects include Hypersapien, Rad and Lionheart

1973-1983 Freelance Line Producer/UPM & 1st AD US & UK based productions

Prepared budget breakdowns and shooting schedules for feature film and longform television projects • Recommended crew hires; negotiated contracts with locations, vendors, travel providers, government and civic organizations; organized shoots in numerous international locations As 1st AD, led the production team during principle photography in assisting the Directors to achieve their creative vision • scheduled principle photography; managed set operations; hired production staff; able to troubleshoot and solve emergent problems in a timely manner; maintain shoot momentum and follow proper filmmaking protocols; train staff as needed

Education/Affiliations

• B.S. Digital Cinematography, Full Sail University • Completed BA English Literature, London University – No Degree • Member DGA/BAFTA

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Selected Credits – Feature Films Million Dollar Baby (2004) Warner Bros. Line Producer (Prep only) The Four Feathers (2002) Miramax/Paramount Producer (for CCI) Spy Game (2001) Universal Line Producer (Prep only) The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) United Artists Line Producer/UPM Mr. Baseball (1992) Universal Line Producer Beethoven (1992) Hughes Ent/Universal Executive VP Production Home Alone (1990) Hughes Ent/Universal Executive VP Production My Blue Heaven (1990) Warner Bros. 1st Assistant Director Lionheart (1987) Taliafilm II/Hungaro/Mafilm Co-producer Hyper-Sapien (1986) Taliafilm Producer Enemy Mine (1985) Twentieth Century Fox Line Producer Nijinsky (1980) Paramount 1st AD The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) United Artists 1st AD Murder By Decree (1979) Avco 1st AD The Greek Tycoon (1978) Universal 1st AD No Sex Please, We’re British (1973) Columbia 1st AD Darling Lili (1970) Paramount 1st AD – Second Unit Oliver! (1968) Columbia 1st AD – Second Unit Countess from Hong Kong (1967) Universal 2nd AD The Nanny (1965) Hammer 2nd AD

Selected Credits - Television California Schemin’ (2011) 19th Street Productions Producer The Gifted One (1989) NBC – TV Movie Producer Last Days of Pompeii (1984) Columbia/ABC – Mini-Series 1st AD The Far Pavillions (1984) HBO – Mini Series Line Producer/1st AD An Unofficial Rose (1974-1975) BBC TV – Mini-Series Production Manager/1st AD Play For Today (1974-1975) BBC TV series Production Manager/1st AD A Misfortune (1973) BBC TV – TV Movie Production Manager/1st AD 2nd House – An Artist’s Story (1974) BBC TV series Production Manager/1st AD