Eryc Stephens: Director in Newport Beach, CA

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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