Deanna Harris Letter
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic producer with extensive experience at DiVide Pictures, excelling in script development and talent acquisition. Successfully sold over 20 television projects, collaborating with top-tier writers and creatives. Proven ability to shape pitches and align projects with network goals, leveraging strong networking skills and a deep understanding of studio processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer, VP of Development
DiVide Pictures
Los Angeles
07.2017 - Current
- Produced THE COMPANY YOU KEEP (ABC) collaborating with notable talent including Milo Ventimiglia, Jon Chu, Todd Harthan and Ben Younger
- Produced Evel a limited series with UCP and USA Network
- Produced WHERE IN THE WORLD, an unscripted pilot for NBC.
- Produced RELATIONSHIP STATUS on Go90 and reimagined it for Freeform.
- Producing and developing a blacklist script, KLEIN with Haven Entertainment and Derek Elliott writing and directing. Adam DeVine and Brittney Snow attached to star.
- Sold and producing EDDIE FLYNN a scripted series based off the book series to Peacock with A24 and Dave Bernad with Milo Ventimiglia to star.
- Produced and developed series with high level writers such as, Aptaker and Berger, Lavender and Ulin, Todd Harthan, Kim Harrison, Derek Kolstadt, David Shore, Amy Chozik, Amy Rardin, Paul Sciorratta, Kevin O'Hare, Andrew Lenchewski, Dan Kunka, Justin Marks, Celine Graiger, Sas Goldberg, Ben Younger, Phil Klemmer, Jon M. Chu, Julia Cohen, Marc Jacobs, Anna Mastro and the list continues
- Sold 20+ television projects while under overall deal at Disney, leading development across drama, comedy, and limited series formats.
- Successfully managed production within the Disney and 20th Television Studio systems, levering a deep understanding of studio politics, processes, and decision making to align projects with network goals.
- Experienced in hearing pitches and shaping them to align with studio objectives and marketplace trends.
- Sourced new projects by interfacing with reps and creatives, optioning books, generating original concepts, and identifying titles from the Disney library to reimagine for television.
Coordinator, Office of the President
FOX Broadcasting Company
Los Angeles
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Supported Fox Network President across development, programming, casting and marketing
- Participated in high-level strategic meetings spanning from business affairs finance, and multi-platform distribution
- Tracked and evaluated pitches, specs and writer/director talent to build up the development slate.
Executive Assistant to Partner Molly Madden
3 Arts Entertainment
Beverly Hills
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Provided high-level administrative support, managed heavy call volume, scheduling, and submissions.
- Evaluated scripts and provided notes; liaised with agents, managers, publicists, and talent teams.
- Worked closely with high level talent, providing creative feedback and personal assistance as well as managing schedules.
Page & Departmental Assistant Roles
NBCUniversal Page Program
Los Angeles
11.2010 - 10.2011
- Selected for NBC's prestigious and highly competitive rotation program.
- Assisted executive teams across Scripted and Alternative Programming, USA Network Publicity and NBC Marketing
- Worked with audience relations and guest logistics for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Education
B.A. - Communication Arts - TV, Film & Radio
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2010
Skills
- Script development
- Production coordination
- Talent acquisition
- Time management
- Networking skills
- Pitch development
- Creative collaboration
Timeline
Producer, VP of Development
DiVide Pictures
07.2017 - Current
Coordinator, Office of the President
FOX Broadcasting Company
05.2014 - 07.2017
Executive Assistant to Partner Molly Madden
3 Arts Entertainment
10.2011 - 05.2014
Page & Departmental Assistant Roles
NBCUniversal Page Program
11.2010 - 10.2011
B.A. - Communication Arts - TV, Film & Radio
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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