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Danny Sedore

Danny Sedore

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly dedicated and experienced producer and production manager in the Canadian film industry with over a decade of expertise. Successfully produced numerous short films, music videos, and branded content pieces. Recently released a feature-length film, Soft. Honed exceptional film production skills during a residency at the prestigious Producers' Lab at the Canadian Film Centre in 2018. Nominated for the CMPA Emerging Producer of the Year Award in 2022.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Candour Pictures/Vortex Media
Hamilton, ON
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Deadly Deeds - MOW
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with HODs to communicate objectives and goals
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.

Assistant Production Manager

BoatRocker Entertainment
Toronto, ON
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • BET - Netflix Series
  • Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives
  • Developed detailed production reports for senior management, providing insight into key performance metrics
  • Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently

Production Manager

Harlow Creative
Toronto/Montreal
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Near or Far - CBC Gem Series
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
  • Managed budgeting and cost control measures for all departments, staying within financial targets
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement

Assistant Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Pradeeps of Pittsburgh - Amazon Series
  • Conducted regular process audits to identify areas of opportunity for further efficiency gains
  • Analyzed data trends to inform future decision-making processes related to scheduling adjustments or workflow improvements
  • Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
Toronto, ON
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War - Netflix Series
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
Toronto, ON
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Sitting Bull - History Channel Series
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
Hamilton, ON
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Tough as Nails - CBS Series
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications

Producer

Telefilm
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Soft - Feature Film
  • Auditioned over 300 actors to find the right fit for lead roles
  • Managed budget allocations to maximize resource utilization, avoiding overruns
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels
  • Sold the completed feature to Crave via Level Film

Covid Supervisor

Entertainment One
Toronto, ON
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Private Eyes - Corus Entertainment Series
  • Over 75 shooting days with zero days lost to Covid
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper PPE
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications

Producer's Assistant

Entertainment One
Toronto, ON
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Assistant to Alex Jordan, Private Eyes - Corus Entertainment Series
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with media professionals
  • Developed and implemented communication strategies for range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Created reports and documents and submitted production paperwork on time

Education

Certificate - Producers Lab

CANADIAN FILM CENTRE
12-2018

DIPLOMA - Film and TV Production

TORONTO FILM SCHOOL
01.2012

B.A - English Literature

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
01.2010

Skills

  • JHSC Certified
  • Standard First AID/CPR C
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • MS Office
  • Adobe Suite
  • Production scheduling
  • Final Draft
  • Writing and editing treatments

Timeline

Production Manager

Candour Pictures/Vortex Media
09.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant Production Manager

BoatRocker Entertainment
05.2024 - 08.2024

Production Manager

Harlow Creative
08.2023 - 02.2024

Assistant Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
01.2023 - 07.2023

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
10.2022 - 12.2022

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
08.2022 - 10.2022

Production Manager

Muse Entertainment
05.2022 - 08.2022

Producer

Telefilm
07.2021 - 12.2022

Covid Supervisor

Entertainment One
03.2021 - 06.2021

Producer's Assistant

Entertainment One
01.2019 - 05.2019

DIPLOMA - Film and TV Production

TORONTO FILM SCHOOL

B.A - English Literature

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Certificate - Producers Lab

CANADIAN FILM CENTRE
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