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Top Management

• Opened in limited release in Los Angeles. Currently playing on major OTT platforms Amazon, iTunes, Tubi, YouTube, et al (https://www.amazon.com/Loners-Khary-Payton/dp/B07Q5LT482)
• Director/Producer - independent feature film Loners, ideation and supervision from concept through distribution, merchandising, and social media marketing
• Managed workflow, filmmaking technologies, and 130+ crew
• 500M+ impressions
• Crowdfunding – trended on IndieGogo accruing $40K in 22 days via 350 supporters (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/loners#/)
• 4.8 / 5 star rating on Amazon (157 reviews)
• Post-production workflow and supervision (film, tape, and digital)
• Conducted production of ancillary merchandise via Chinese manufacturing firms
• Marketing and advertising strategy

• Directed and examined all elements of Japanese production (live-to-tape, live event, and broadcast) to facilitate a stateside event
• Produced in conjunction with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Red Bull Media House
• Traveled to Japan to conduct production efficiency analysis
• Produced/Directed, and delivered project within tight budgetary constraints
• Extensive multi-cam and live switch experience

• Director/Producer - independent feature film Loners, ideation and supervision from concept to completion
• Developed a proprietary production workflow incorporating progressive assembly techniques
• Currently developing short content series for new media opportunities
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects, and department heads
• SQL Database schema for tracking network connections and data visualization
• Assessment and Hiring of Key Personnel
• CRM and PRM
• A/R and A/P Management

Founder

• Part 107 licensed
• Personally applied and granted Part 107.29 Daylight Operations Waiver through 2023
• Detailed mission planning and lens projection calculations for precision Aerial Photography/Cinematography utilizing Mission Planner and QGroundControl applications
• Assess mission objectives, safety considerations and pilot heavy-lift operations
• Conduct pre-flight planning to include operational briefings, analyzing weather forecasts, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and analysis of airspace requirements
• Document pre/post sUAS logs
• Proficient building and implementing mechanical, electrical and flight control tuning
• Experience with predominate flight control systems (DJI, Freefly, Betaflight)
• Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• 800+ hours of practical piloting in 8 years of highly demanding environments and various environmental conditions
• Maintain vehicle orientation control at extreme attack angles (pilot in various orientations in relation to ground position)
• Interface with C-level execs managing all aspects of admin, permitting, FAA filing for special airspace authorizations
• Operate complex heavy-lift drones, with full understanding of the vehicle, gimbal, camera systems, and downlink transmissions
• Clients include: Gensler Architecture, Related Companies, Honda, RED Digital Camera, Canon USA, Six Flags, Goldenvoice Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Childish Gambino, Travis Scott, Swae Lee, Ben Folds, Drew Barrymore, et al

Founder / Remote Pilot

• Branded content and strategic marketing
• Managed post-production process for commercials with up to 80+ iterations across all NBC properties
• Oversaw projects from ideation to production to air
• Global brands included: Honda, TurboTax, Subway, Kay Jewelers, Dodge Ram, Summer/Winter Olympics

Post-Production Producer

• Layout and copy for Year-end catalogue, brochures, press releases and e-mail blasts
• Ensured unity of marketing messages across all media platforms
• Ghost writing for CEO Bob Dowdell
• Coordinated efforts with independent design firms
• Instrumental in marketing strategy
• Researched and developed sales lead database containing over 12,000 financial institutions
• Performed Q.A. and information updates
• Attended appraisal industry seminars to research product development and marketing direction

Copywriter

• Managed multiple databases
• Mediated and wrote content for industry web portal
• Networked with distribution executives at all Major Film Distribution Companies and most Independents (MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, et al)
• Reported directly to upper management

Content Director

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Eryc Stephens: Director in Newport Beach, CA

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