Forrest Wright

Forrest Wright

Production Supervisor & Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Strategy

  • Education

    • UCLA

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      B.A. Communications

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega fraternity Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude with Honors

    • University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management

      2005 - 2007
      MBA Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Pioneering member of the first full-time MBA class and CMO of the Rady Student Board, creator of the Rady MBAuction, co-authored Net Impact Technology Report for the UCSD Sustainability Initiative, teaching assistant for Marketing Completed two independent studies, creating go-to-market strategy for a Web 2.0 start-up and a restaurant in La Jolla

  • Experience

    • Time-Warner (Warner Bros., HBO & New Line)

      Oct 1993 - Dec 1998
      Production Supervisor & Coordinator

      Managed the logistics and operations for large-scale, studio film productions in both domestic and international locations including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Puerto Rico and Jordan. Coordinated with international government officials to successfully move tons of equipment and hundreds of personnel between five continents on budget and on schedule. Designed a mobile office management system that I implemented in remote and difficult locations including a blim hangar, a remote northwest island and an abandoned Thai rice mill. Show less

    • International Film Group

      Oct 1999 - Oct 2002
      Producer, Director of Production

      Guided the fledgling entertainmnet division of an investment company to profitability by fostering commercially-viable projects, twice assuming leadership for troubled productions. Actively managed the marketing of three feature films, from print advertising to international film markets, all of which sold to major distributors including Miramax and AMC (budgets avg. 1.5M, sold for avg. 2.5M). Navigated cross-cultural labor, legal and regulatory obstacles to produce an American film in mainland China, garnering a 50% savings from domestic budget estimates. Show less

    • TBA Global Events

      Dec 2003 - Sept 2005
      Associate Producer

      Coordinated B2B and consumer marketing initiatives for clients including Bristol-Myers Squibb, SAP and Intel. Transformed prior dissatisfaction among a dozen non-profits participating in a nationwide marketing initiative into enthusiasm and loyalty by discovering and addressing their core issues and needs. This led to 100% retention of marketing partners with new partners wanting to join the cause. Produced Intel's promotional video for the Consumer Electronics Show within a three-week deadline. Show less

    • Page 90, Inc.

      May 2006 - now
      Brand Strategist & Creative Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • San Diego Ambassador

      Issued by The Trevor Project
      The Trevor ProjectAssociated with Forrest Wright