Dylan Cotter
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic & Dedicated producer and media coordinator with a proven track record with Lionsgate's Distribution and International Mastering. As well as Premiere Digital Services, and Film sets of all budget & crew sizes, both local and on location. Adept in strategic planning, relationship building, and vendor negotiation. Excels in team morale and engagement, interdepartmental communication, script doctoring, and digital marketing. Evidenced by a pattern of successful fundraising campaigns, having eclipsed 125% of project's funding targets. Demonstrates a self-starter mindset and pre-emptive problem-solving skills, ensuring project success and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Production Assistant
TGM Productions
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicated and coordinated budget approval, purchase, and delivery of any necessary goods or equipment for every department involved in shooing. Supported Supervisor and coordinator staff by proactively preparing and completing daily paperwork in physical and hardcopy form. Maintained a well stocked office inventory to avoid disruptions in working procedure.
- Assisted in budget management, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective practices were implemented.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks with effective scheduling and prioritization.
- Streamlined communication channels by managing emails and phone calls for the production team.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by assisting in the coordination of events and on-location shoots as required.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Digital Media Coordinator (Lionsgate)
Premiere Digital Services
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Successfully oversaw and coordinated the downstream mastering and re-mastering of catalog titles (AVOD & SVOD) and pre-theatrical release DCPs of Liongate's vast library of features and television.
- Required to budget and cost monitor the process of retrieval & asset evaluation, through the last steps of Aspera transferring finalized approved masters
- Established and maintained highly positive and efficient relationships with domestic vendors such as FotoKem, Deluxe Digital Cinema, Company3, Kodak. In addition to domestic & international distributors such as Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers, Telemunchen (DE) Monolith (PL) Eagle Pictures/Lucky Red (IT), StudioCanal & Metropolitan (FR)
- Required intense knowledge of physical and digital film assets, and the mastering process for both visual and audio elements. Attention to detail, accuracy, data & progress tracking, and healthy communication between both clients and other departments (Localization, Servicing etc.) were vital qualities to have.
Cash Office Coordinator
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs. Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders. Efficiently supervised diverse office functions, including filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Director & Producer
Independent Film Production
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits. Managed casting, ran rehearsals with actors & crew, and selected shot locations. Produced shot lists, obtained filming permits & facilitated equipment rental & transportation.
- Additionally collaborated with screen writer on story notes and script formatting.
- Additionally spearheaded the successful fundraising and marketing campaign for an Independent film. Over 125% of original target was raised from both domestic and international reach, eclipsing the initial goal for the campaign within the first 24 hours. Filming was cancelled by universities response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Producer's Assistant
Vico Films
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked internationally on an award winning film set, which spawned a successful spin off series in it's 4th season. Served as Julie Ryan's personal assistant, completing a wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Supported production needs by organizing the moving of items & equipment to multiple staging areas.
- Assisted crews with set building, and handled scheduling and calls for Ms. Ryan. Supported world-class directors in post and serviced delivery & distribution to client community including agencies, brands and entertainment industry partners.
Assistant to Ms. Leonard
Maxine Leonard PR
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for authoring fresh and engaging press releases and prepared complete press kits. Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
Skills
- Pre- and post-production proficiency
- Strategic/ Hyper- Efficient Planning
- Relationship building/maintaining
- Public and Media Relations
- Vendor Negotiation
- Self- Starter Mindset
- Preemptive problem solving
- Configuring sets & cameras
- Final Cut Proficiency
- Entertainment Budgeting
- Composition understanding
- Digital marketing
- Content Development
- Network development
- Schedule Management
Education
- Bachelor of Arts- Communications
University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
- Bachelor of Fine Arts- Drama
University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
Timeline
Office Production Assistant
TGM Productions
12.2023 - 06.2024
Digital Media Coordinator (Lionsgate)
Premiere Digital Services
08.2021 - 12.2023
Cash Office Coordinator
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
09.2020 - 05.2021
Director & Producer
Independent Film Production
11.2019 - 06.2020
Producer's Assistant
Vico Films
06.2016 - 06.2016
Assistant to Ms. Leonard
Maxine Leonard PR
12.2015 - 02.2016
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