Caitlin Maynard
Award Winning Producer / Director
Tel. (1) 310 2703621
northbeach@earthlink.net

caitlin maynard is an award winning director & producer who has been working in the motion picture industry for over ten years. she spent eight years at VPRO national television in europe, producing documentaries, dramatic series and films. this included four years in "primetime" and four years in "youth" programming. you may view a selection of her work at the following website:


http://www.northbeachfilms.com/pages/start.html

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Conception through Distribution. Features, Live Action, National Television, Animation, News, Live Broadcasts, Streaming Media, Educational Series. Underwater, Marine. Mobile Entertainment. Video Games. Talk Shows. Film, Digital Video, HD. Script Writing, Research, Line Producing, Field Producing, Directing, VO Direction, Post Production Supervisor, Videographer, Non Linear Editing, Interactive Projects, DVD Authoring, Proposal Writing, Budget Writing. Managing crews & talent. Technical Training, Publicity, Press Releases, Script Breakdowns, Hiring of freelance crews and field producers. Negotiation for royalties and contract writing, Mediator, Advisor. Managing and researching broadcast rights and stock footage, Fundraising, International co-productions; including Eurimage. Post Conflict and Conflict environments. Contract Negotiation. Scheduling to insure deadlines are met. Quality and Budget controller. Union & Non Union Productions. International experience.

 



World Exposition Aichi, Japan
Producer, Director. Created a series of short "Live" daily reports from the World Exposition in Aichi, Japan. Included animated leader by Charlie Canfield. 2005

Showtime Television

Sexual Healing, Reality Show Production Manager. directed by Joe and Harry Gantz of Taxi Cab confessions. Over 24 hidden cameras! Chicago, IL. First episode and all prep. View Films/Showtime. 2006

VP Video & Film Production

John Sperling / Strategic Media Company based in Sausalito, California. Developed and produced television series, documentaries, educational series and news programs. Managed and hired a staff that included two producers, two researchers and two editors with three post production facilites. Managed business development and educational programs for the entire company.

Lola Da Musica
Executive Producer, Camera. Multi award winning music series for National Television. Film/Digital Video. Multiple cameras. Series included: David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Willie Nelson, Foo Fighters, Elvis Costello, Bjork, Nirvana, Garbage, Natasha Atlas, Angelique Kidjo, Trans Global Underground, Thione Seck, Life of Agony, Iggy Pop, African Music Meeting, PINK POP festival, Red Hot Chili Peppers. National Television Series.
* WINNER: Belgian Journalistic Prize;
"Best Music Series in Europe" 1995 - 1998

Winter Olympics

Producer, Director, Editor. Created over 40 motion pictures in less than 25 days during the 2002 Winter Olympics in UTAH, for Coca Cola. Built a non-linear editing facility on location in Park City. Videotaped and conducted interviews. Encoded and tested all movies for webcasting. Managed and trained staff and production crew. 2002
* Clio Award 2002
* Axiem Award 2002
* Macromedia “Site of the Day” 2002


Tweek City
Producer, Line Producer. Feature Film directed by Eric Johnson. Staring Giuseppe Andrews, Keith Brunsmann and Demetrius Navarro. Filmed on Location in LA, San Francisco and Sacramento. Feature Film Released 2006
* Dances with Films, Santa Monica 2005
* Queen’s Film Festival, Museum of the Moving Image. 2005


"The Surprise Party"

Producer, Line Producer. Feature Film shot entirely on location in San Francisco, Brisbane and Redwood City. Written and Directed by Garrett Rice. Starring Colin Ferguson. Feature Film. * Silver Medal winner WORLDFEST HOUSTON 2001

Franklin Covey
Rights negotiation and contract writing for acquisition of all Video and Film to be used worldwide in Franklin Covey educational training products. Worked directly with Sean Covey and executives to curate short films illustrating how to address and solve business related issues, with humor. Negotiated union and non-union contracts. 2006

The Guitar Man (in production)
Producer, Feature Film. Documentary directed by two-time Emmy award winner Eric Paul Fournier. 2007

Greenpeace
Press conference coverage. Archival footage gathering during the "Green My Apple" campaign in San Francisco 2007.

PGA Golf Tournament

Press conference coverage. On assignment, news footage gathering and stringing. Interviews with golf pros. Pebble Beach February, 2007

The Oldest Profession
Producer, Director. Short movie about the failed attempt to legalize the Sex Industry in the United States. A sobering and poignant story about the serious abuse of working women taking place inside the San Francisco dance clubs. Documentary 2005

Wished On The Moon

Producer, Director, Editor. Feature. Based on a selection of Dorothy Parker short stories. Feature Production 2004/2005

Los Lobos
Producer, Director. Created a "Behind the Scenes" Documentary for the November 9, 2004 DVD release of the LOS LOBOS concert "Live at the Fillmore". DVD 2004.

Electronic Arts
Producer, Director & Editor. Short animated piece illustrating the fantastic environments for UXO, the latest version of their popular video game ULTIMA. DVD 2003.

Electronic Arts
Producer, Director. "The Making of the Music for UXO". Promotional Video for UXO. Recorded live footage during the recording of 80 pieces of original music composed by Chris Field for the popular online Video Game UXO. The music was performed by an 85 piece orchestra in the spellbinding atmosphere of Bastyr Chapel in Seattle Washington. DVD 2003/2004.

Submarine Launch 2007
Producer/Director. Promotional movie illustrating how to launch a Seamagine Submarine from the Oceanic Research Vessel "White Holly" to conduct underwater exploration at the Farallon Islands - 2006

Fifty Crows Media
Director, Editor. Series of short movies based on the photo essays of the Documentary Photography Award Winners. Produced by Andy Patrick. Fifty Crows Media & Link TV.
DVD/ONLINE 2003.

Pet Cloning
Producer, Director. Created a series of reportage pieces about pet cloning for Genetic Saving's & Clone. International News Broadcast. HD. 2005.

EPK Production
Producer. Genetic Savings and Clone EPK. Including materials for corporate and news broadcast. HD. 2006

Link TV
Executive Producer. Series of shorts about the conflict in IRAQ. Researched, Produced and Directed by David Counts. 2006

The Darker Side
Producer / Director. Translation and research on all the "Beheading" videos coming out of IRAQ. Including internet aired clips of atrocities in IRAQ. Outpost studios. 2005

Museum of the African Diaspora
Curated images for the four movies on the main floor of the San Francisco Premier Museum; “Origins of Man” Expressionistic. Part of the museum’s permanent collection. Researched material, Negotiated licenses and Fees. www.moadsf.org Museum Collection 2005

SanDisk
Producer, Writer. Launch Video for “Trusted Flash”. Directed and designed Special Effects at Elastic Creative, San Francisco. Launch Video 2005

BART "Bay Area Rapid Transit"
Writer, Producer. Commemorative film for BART's 25th anniversary. Film illustrated the history of transportation in the Bay Area and the construction of the Trans Bay Tube. Narrated by KRON's Doug McConnell. Featuring Quentin Copp and Willie Brown.
Shown in numerous BART stations throughout the year 1998

Charles Schwab
Producer, Editor, Camera. A series of Executive Profiles used as part of Schwab's corporate educational series. Trade/Industrial 1999

True Stories
Producer, Camera, Editor. Created 50 Executive Profiles. Included top executives from around the world. 1998/1999

Henk & Hank
Executive Producer. Series of short films about tiny people living inside of household appliances. s16mm Film. National Television Series/Short Film Release.
* Opening Film - Utrecht's Film Festival. 1996

Fairy Tales Of Gert Verderry

Executive Producer. Series of six modern fairy tales adapted for the screen. Written by Brian Meijers and photographed by Piotr Kukla. Production Designer: Wilbert van Dorp. National Television Series 1994

Eric In The Land Of Insects
Executive Producer. Dramatic series, Music CD and Book: Directed by Brian Meijers, Photographed by Piotr Kukla, Production Designer, Wilbert van Dorp. National Television Series 1994/95
* Screen adaptation of the award-winning novel.
"Eric in the Land of Insects" by Godfried Bomans.

Hello Mr. Koekepeer
Executive Producer. Animation & Live Action. Each week this award winning series presented five short films in a Magazine Format. Directed by Frans Lases. Worked with a diverse group of directors and writers covering multi-cultural topics. Two year weekly run. Live Action, Animation, Documentary. Negotiated international syndication. Published book and music CD. Award winning. National Television Series.
* WINNER: Prix Jaunnes 1993
* WINNER: CINEKIDS popular prize 1993
* WINNER: CINEKIDS Popular Prize 1994

Boys Club Of New York

Executive Producer, Camera. Documentary series about children living in New York City (Harlem). National Television1995

A West Side Story
Executive Producer, Camera. Documentary series about children living in New York City (Upper West Side). National Television 1995

The Sneezing Woman
Executive Producer. Series of nine music videos. National Television Series1995

Summer Children
Executive Producer. Six part reportage series about children and their summer activities. National Television Series 1994

Our Kingdom In Twelve Chapters

Executive Producer. Twelve part series, illustrating daily life and historical tales about each of the twelve provinces in The Netherlands. National Television 1993.

Sunday Morning Presentation "Live"

Executive Producer. Included creation of all promotional materials, previews, station bumpers, program leaders, promotional event management, press release writing.
* VPRO's award winning youth programming. National Television Series 1992

Fred At Sea
Executive Producer. Show producer, Talk Show for teens. Booked celebrity guests. Negotiated screen rights for Movie and Music clips. Included footage of Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles, Mr. Bean, Tom Cruise and more. National Television Series 1991

The Calendar
Executive Producer. Current events show. Magazine format covering news and recreational ideas for kids. National Television Series.
* Cinekid's Popular Prize 1989 and 1990

Prospero's Books
Production Associate. Directed by Peter Greenway, starring Sir john Gielgud. Filmed in the Netherlands. Feature Film 1990.

XXX (Amsterdam)
Producer, Pander Brothers short film created for release with their comic book series of the same name. Dark Horse. Short Film 1992

The Emperor's Wife
Associate/Locations, Staccato Films, 22 million dollar feature film, planned to shoot on Location in Morocco, Spain and The Netherlands. Feature Films. Unfinished

American Buffalo
Producer. Live stage production of David Mamet's play. National Premier of Mamet's work in the Netherlands. Stage Production.
* Held Over.
* Picked up by the "Stadchouwberg" National Theater of Holland. 1990/91


NBC National News
Runner, Production Support. Worked in San Francisco and Dallas during the Republican and Democratic conventions. Assisted Anchors; Tom Brokaw and Jane Paulie. National Television News.

"Ramona"
Art Director. Feature Film, Directed by Jonathan Sarno. Produced by Dianne Griffin and Loredana Palivoda in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Mexico. Feature Film 1989

Moscow Subways
Director, Camera. Moscow, Russia. Documentary 1993

Technical Skills
Writing, Editing, Videography, Still Photography, Audio Recording, Non-Linear/Linear Editing, Teaching. Excellent computer skills; Macintosh, OSX, Windows, PC. Movie Magic, Excel, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Cleaner 5, ProTools, DVD Authoring, Webcasting, Streaming media; Windows Media, Real Media, Real Player, Quicktime Streaming and Progressive. Dreamweaver, HTML. Advanced computer skills.

Language Skills
Native English, Fluent Dutch, First Level French.

Education
University of Amsterdam (Dutch), Storefront Actors Theater / National Shakespearean Theater in Ashland (Work Study Program), Sanberg Institute of Broadcasting (Film & TV Production), Volksuniversiteit (Dutch)

Teaching / Lectures
Academy of Journalism at Arhnem, Graduate Degree Program. California, Contra Costa School District: High School Program. Mill Valley, California: "Young Filmmaker's Program". Media Training; "Understanding Copyright Law". Independent Producers Forum: "How to work with the Screen Actor's Guild" under low budget agreements.

Field Experience

USA, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Moscow, North Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Cairo, Europe, France, England, Spain, The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Prague, Belgium, Austria, Belgrade, Greece, The Dominican Republic, Japan. Offshore Marine Work.