David Rogers

Experience

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  The American Film Institute

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  • Managed operations for the longest running multi-day international film festival in Los Angeles.• Dramatically overhauled all business operations. Renegotiated contracts, restructured deals, and secured new sponsor funds—making the festival fiscally sustainable.• Advanced the festival’s commitment to featuring international work from emerging filmmakers, showcases from renowned auteurs, red-carpet gala premieres from major studios, and music events.• Strengthened relationships with vendors and sourced new sponsors and strategic partners, including an advantageous partnership with The American Film Market (AFM).• Championed the festival’s creative vision and brand integrity through a style guide and sponsor templates. Show less

  • Managing Director

    Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Festival Producer

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Party Planners West, Inc.

  Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

  Producer and Project Manager

  • Stewarded overall production and operation of the NFL’s Game Day Fan Plaza for 4 consecutive Super Bowls (XLV-XLVIII), managing creative development, budget, and production.• Shepherded execution by 2,500 employees of all entertainment stages, fan activity zones, interactive NFL exhibits, merchandise shops, sponsor activations, and broadcast network events for 60,000+ ticket holders.• Supervised production operations of all broadcast sets and red carpets (FOX, NBC, CBS, and NFL Network).• Developed business by negotiating favorable contracts and budgets with vendors, clients, and business agents. Show less

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  CBS

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Production Manager

  • Managed domestic and international projects under tight deadlines for TV, social media, and commercial shoots.• Oversaw all logistical aspects of production, developing budgets and schedules and hiring domestic crew. • Collaborated with international companies to recruit, interview, hire, and train 90+ crew for foreign shoots.• Designed creative and production plans, scouting potential photo shoot, fashion runway, and set locations.• Partnered effectively with marketing executives, publicists, and agents to plan product integration shoots.• Ensured legal compliance with applicable DGA, IATSE, and SAG labor laws and network best practices.SELECT PROJECTS:• America’s Next Top Model: Seasons 17-19 | China, Macau and Hong Kong; Greece; Jamaica• Maria and Eunice Shriver: The Gift My Mother Gave Me• Undercover Boss: Seasons 1-2 Show less

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  Video AI

  Jan 2012 - now

  Producer

  • Deliver a comprehensive spectrum of production services on a global scale.• Provide expert consultation on domestic and international productions across a wide variety of media platforms—from scripted and unscripted television to film, commercials, social media, and photo shoots. • Manage project budgets ranging from $10k-$40M, consistently ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.SELECT PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Collaborated with Amazon Studios to oversee production, social media, and photo shoots across 4 continents with 300+ crew members for Making the Cut. • Oversaw production, government relations, budget, and a multi-national team of archaeologists and production crew to broadcast on live TV the uncovering of a 2,500-year-old mummy in a remote and hazardous area.• Led development and production of Vodafone’s Ramadan commercial, photo, and social media campaign in Qatar.• Spearheaded and managed a network of 90+ crew members to cover the NBA Summer League.• Developed creative content and production budgets for all 10 episodes of Stranded for the SyFy network.• Orchestrated concurrent marketing and music video shoot for John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen’s Wasted Days. Show less

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  Dalian Wanda Group

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Managing Director

  • Built a 20-person collaborative marketing and operations team from scratch and fostered strategic partnerships both internally and externally.• Led development of a comprehensive 5-year plan to guide strategic operations, financing, and marketing.• Advanced the Group’s Festival Initiative, recruiting international vendors to create world-class venues, with the goal of launching a prominent international film festival and televised awards show. • Oversaw creation of brand and revenue strategies and developed Chinese and international sponsors.• Collaborated with broadcast producers to develop an innovative Chinese film awards show and event format. Show less

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  WHAM Network

  Apr 2017 - May 2019

  Co Executive Producer

  • Contributed to successful launch of WHAM’s Over-the-Top (OTT) network with Cinedigm by creating relevant original programming to produce and distribute, with a focus on gaming and esports lifestyle and culture.• Steered projects from ideation through production—nurtured talent, edited scripts, mentored staff, and ensured delivery to all content partners for multiple projects and formats (documentary, talk show, animated).• Directed conceptualization, development, production, post-production, and launch of 4 original gaming series.• Cultivated strategic partner relationships to maximize collaboration, quality, and efficacy.• Supervised a high-performing team of 50¬+ freelance crew, in-house producers, and editorial staff. Show less

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  Pilgrim Media Group

  Oct 2022 - now

  Executive In Charge of Production / Consulting Producer