Suki Bergg

Experience

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  ITV

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Press Office Work Experience

  Helped me learn a lot about the way programmes are put out to the public.Viewed how much the people who work in the office need to research and promote the company.

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  ITV

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Entertainment Office Work Experience

  Revealed an insight into how the recording of ‘This Morning’ and ‘Breakfast’ works.The opportunity to learn about how much work goes into planning the programmes.Given the opportunity to see process of making these programmes and the editing of the footage.

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  Carnival Film & Television Limited

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  Part-time Runner on Downton Abbey

  First-hand on-set experience on location and within a studioTravelling actors to and from their trailers to the setAcquiring knowledge on how the process of filming a television series worksOperating the red light and bellGiven the opportunity to ask questions about the different roles of the cast and crew, and gaining lifetime skills.

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  Hartswood Films

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Work Experience on set of 'Edge of Heaven'

  For majority of this time, learning and putting into practice camera skills with the ALEXA digital film camera. Experience with the editing teamBasic duties of a runner

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  Carnival Film & Television Limited

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Work Experience on Set of 'The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies'

  Experience on location assisting the extras and performing the duties of a runner.

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  Lucky Giant

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Office Work Experience

  Helped preparation for pilot of new sitcom 'Kerry'; filmed the rehearsals with the Canon XF205 and uploaded clips onto Vimeo for the company to view.

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  NBCUniversal

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Cover Support for TV Producer

  Performed duties of Producer including updating Production slates and Weekly Wrap Report.General duties of the intern, while assisting the Vice President for television.

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  Lucky Giant

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  Office Assistant

  Compiling comedy slot data, runner on the recording of their radio production, 'Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart', and assisting with various duties within the office.

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  John Stanley Productions

  May 2015 - May 2015

  Script Reader

  Two days of reading through the script pile at John Stanley Productions, deciphering which were worth the Development Producer reading, whilst compiling a document of script notes.

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  Lonesome Pine Productions

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2015

  Office Coordinator

  Acting as PA to the directors, assisting with day to day office management, and helping at a read-through and on set of 'Do Not Disturb' starring Catherine Tate and Miles Jupp.

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  Objective Media Group

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Development Coordinator

  Roles whilst working as comedy coordinator included:Updating the scripted comedy slate on a weekly basis, diary management for the CCO and, Head of Scripted, Production Executive, Head of Development, and development producers, reading scripts and making script notes, live comedy talent scouting (in London and Edinburgh), contacting agencies and writers, taking care of the online submissions via our website, assisting in pre-production with table reads and castings (as well as uploading the casting tapes) and production and post-production, blank page development, compiling databases of comedy writers, producers and directors, and general assistant duties. Also worked for two weeks within the entertainment department in Objective Productions, assisting the Head of Development coming up to a BBC Entertainment Programme pitch. While at Objective in 2016, I was also able to take part in a one-day camera operating course by the Indie Training Fund to help me further in creating the best videos possible whether that be for castings or taster tapes. Show less

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  BBC Studios

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2023

  Duties include:- Working with BBC Studios production and our 9 equity indies, providing them with development stimulus and global market intel.- Sourcing new IP from international formats, podcasts, books, gaming, graphic novels and comics for our producers. - Maintaining strong international market knowledge, in particular the US market. - Assessing new ideas from our producers and providing notes. - Upkeep of new talent trackers (producers, directors and writers), as well as sitting on the Next Generation Talent Team and Talent Board. - Investigate and present drama and comedy trends to BBC Studios and our producers.- Source presenters and organise development sessions with script editors, research agencies, directors, talent, etc for the wider business and producers. - Forge new relationships with IP creators and rights holders. - Attend regular development slate meetings to drive the development process, provide direction on prioritisation (especially regarding commercially-attractive content), and editorial feedback.- Prominently involved in forging new relationships with emerging independent production companies and producers. Show less Duties include: - Assess upcoming projects and scripts across all equity and non-equity indie development slates, and provide detailed editorial feedback.- Lead on and be point of contact for a number of our key drama titles, including working on investment, sales strategy, budgets, contracts, schedules, production, delivery and market launches. - Maintain excellent knowledge of upcoming theatre, books, other distributor titles, commissions, and new talent in the industry, both in the US and UK.- Furthermore, maintain knowledge of both established and new streamers, their strategies, and how we can help our producers pitch to them. - Work closely with Head of Scripted Development on drama trends and strategy within the UK and globally. - Pitch and present new drama projects to sales teams and their clients. - Present detailed editorial research to indie partners and HODs. - Compile sales and editorial feedback for producers. Show less

  • Head of Development

    Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Scripted Development Manager

    Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Editorial Executive, Drama

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Content Coordinator

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
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  The Pink Pill

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2024

  Producer

  Producing a taster - The Pink Pill - set for completion August 2022

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  Brock Media

  Feb 2023 - now

  • Senior Development Executive

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Development Executive

    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024