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Rob Pazdro

Rob Pazdro

Line Producer/PM

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Film/TV Line Producer/Production Manager; Arts Administrator, College Instructor, Author, Blogger & Collagiste

  • Education

    • Candian Film Centre

      1994 - 1994
      Graduate Producing

      Was recruited to participate in the Canadian Film Centre's first specialized program for Producers

    • University of Michigan

      -
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    • University of Victoria

      -
      Master of Arts (M.A.)

  • Experience

    • Freelance in Canada & South Africa

      Jan 1990 - now
      Line Producer/PM

    • Inner City Films

      Feb 2006 - Apr 2007
      Business Affairs Manager

      Obtained official Co-Production Status for the Canada-South Africa television series, Jozi-H. Closed international financing, broadcast and distribution deals.

    • Film Finances Canada

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Production Executive

      Supervised production of multiple Canadian and international feature films for Canada's premier film completion guarantor. Was hired in 2009 to replace a Risk Manager on maternity leave and was asked to return again on a temporary basis in 2016.

    • Soweto TV

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
      Head, Current Affairs & Lifestyle Programming

      Oversaw production or 17weekly tv series; created and produced a new series, Empower Half Hour; developed three other tv series; conceived, created and taught a 12 week Producers' Boot Camp

    • Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
      Executive Director

      Lead most successful festival in 13 years; reduced deficit by 80%

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Member

      Drirectors Guild of Canada
      Jun 1998

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rob Pazdro
      Latham and Pazdro Women in the World Award Camosun College. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2004 In 2004, I was honoured by Camosun College with the naming of a scholarship after my colleague, Barbara Latham, and me. The award is given annually to the student who has completed significant work on the subject of women.