Michelle Leigh

Michelle Leigh

Supervisor Producer / 24 yrs

United States

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Stereographic 3D Producer

The Green Hornet (2011)

Sequence Manager

King Kong (2005)

Digital Visual Effects Manager

Garfield (2004)

Work History
  • Vice President, Production Services

    Sony Pictures Entertainment

    2012 - 2013

    Operational, financial and project management oversight.
    Created a single entity that film makers could use to obtain technical advice designing workflows for their projects. Secured the best negotiated deals with vendors. Provided sound mixing and digital imaging services. Responsible for budget oversight as well as regular cost reporting.
    Production and post production support; working with the client providing oversight from pre-production, to on-set and near-set. Pre-production consultation and logistical planning on schedules, workflow efficiencies/compatibilities and deliverables.

  • Executive Director & 3D Producer, 3D Technology Center

    Sony Pictures Entertainment

    2009 - 2012

    Lead all aspects of Sony’s hands-on 3D training center with a team that included instructors, technical architects, engineers and stereo supervisors in the development and integration of 3D stereo techniques for feature film, television, gaming, post-production, and sports.
    Films, TV/Projects: 'Battle of the Year', 'Green Hornet', 'Happy Endings', Bon Jovi Music Video, 'This is It'

  • Director of Production

    Sony Pictures Animation

    2006 - 2009

    Responsible for production operations. Developed policies and procedures. Worked with creative staff developing ideas and driving greater optimization of resources.
    Films, TV/Projects: Surf’s Up, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania

  • Digital Production Manager, AVATAR

    Lightstorm Entertainment

    2005 - 2006

    VFX progress and financial standing.

  • Digital Production Manager, KING KONG

    Wētā FX

    2004 - 2005

    Bidding, breakdowns, budgeting and scheduling. On-set plate producing for VFX. Management of VFX pipeline from turnover to delivery. Managed and scheduled crews and hardware resources

  • Digital Production Manager, GARFIELD

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    2003 - 2004

    Responsible for bidding, breakdowns, budgeting and scheduling. On-set plate producing for VFX. Managed pipeline from turnover to delivery. Managed crew & hardware resources.

  • Associate Digital Production Manager

    Digital Domain

    2000 - 2003

    'Day After Tomorrow', 'Star Trek- Nemesis', 'The Time Machine', 'Stormrider'

Education
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film, Television & American Studies

    Brunel University

    1996 - 1999
  • Camberwell College Of Art & Design

    ? - ?
  • Royal College of Music

    ? - ?