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Marcia Gwendolyn Jones

Feature Animation Producer

Senior Producer / 21 yrs

Hillsboro, OR

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Consulting Producer

My Little Pony: A new Generation (2021)

Line Producer

My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)

Line Producer

The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot (1998)

Story/Recording/Scoring APM

Feature Animation Producer | catalyzing creative vision from script to screen
The Closer: Delivers films on-time and on-budget while balancing artistic goals and vision
The Cheerleader: Creates high crew morale, even under intense deadlines
The Alchemist: Catalyzes great collaboration, communication and creative excellence
The Peacemaker: Builds and leads teams that are valued, supported and connected, so they thrive and do their best work
The Yogi: Brings calm and confidence, in both client-facing situations, as well as with partner/service studios
The Strategist: Works extremely well under pressure; solution-oriented and gifted at problem solving

Work History

Producer

Laika

September 2023 - March 2024

Hillsboro, Oregon, US
Producer

Skydance Animation

March 2021 - September 2023

Los Angeles, California, United States
Producer

Spin Master Ltd.

April 2020 - June 2021

Toronto, Canada
Line Producer

Dwarf Animation Studio

June 2019 - April 2020

Lattes, France

• First 3D series commissioned for Disney+; premium content inspired by Monsters, Inc.
• Responsible for budget, schedule, staffing and guiding priorities for new shared pipeline with DTVA
• Primary Executive Liaison for the project; in-house crew of 130+
Consulting Producer

Wind Sun Sky Entertainment

May 2019 - June 2019

VANCOUVER

• Consultant on high-profile series for Amazon Prime, Invincible, from the creators of The Walking Dead
• Partnered with Executives to craft a front-end delivery schedule for two overseas partner studios
Feature Producer

Boulder Media

February 2018 - October 2018

Dublin, Ireland

• Recruited to produce first animated feature at Boulder Media and first CG feature in Ireland
• Partnered with Hasbro once again; trusted to establish key creative and production milestones
• Primary Executive liaison for the project
Feature Producer

DHX Media

March 2015 - September 2017

Vancouver, Canada

• First animated feature Producer at DHX Studios; delivered the film on time and under budget.
• Integral to shaping new pipeline, recruiting key hires and facilitating personnel decisions for new division.
• Led and oversaw an in-house crew of 150+ and 3 satellite studios; key client-facing communicator for project.
• Extensive global production scheduling and budgeting.
Line Producer, RATCHET AND CLANK

Rainmaker Entertainment

June 2014 - March 2015

•Worked closely with Executives and Creative Leads to rework story and extend quota schedule while staying on budget.
•Supervised workflow, budget, and communication with two satellite studios (FX and Animation) in China and Vancouver.
•Tracked all dialogue recording needs from animation through post-production; supervised all recording sessions.
Line Producer, KAHLIL GIBRAN'S THE PROPHET

Bardel Entertainment

October 2013 - May 2014

Vancouver, Canada

•In-house Producer for project that changed paradigms from 2D to 3D.
•Supervised workflow for crew of 70+ from 3D modeling through final compositing, including satellite Chinese studio.
•Created and managed production schedule to bring project to completion on time and on budget.
Production Supervisor, KAHLIL GIBRAN'S THE PROPHET

The Prophet Screen Partners

2012 - 2013

•Responsible for Director's calendar, Story and Editorial schedule, workflow and processes.
•Scheduled and prioritized Art Director’s work; concise and accurate note taking, tracking, distribution and follow-through.
•Anticipated and organized all deliverables to vendor studio.
Animation Consultant

MGJ Productions

November 2006 - November 2012

•Advise and consult with Animation startups
•Specialize in pre-production planning, script and treatment notes and revisions
•Collaborate on staffing/production hires
Creative Producer, SHEEPISH

Starz Animation

2006 - 2007

•Collaborated with executives, co-producer, directors and crew to set production/creative milestones for a new division.
•Guided story development, casting and writers’ assignments.
Creative Producer, OPEN SEASON

Sony Pictures Animation

2004 - 2004

•Worked closely with executives, creative leads, and production crew in a new division to supervise two crucial full story reel screenings of Sony’s first animated feature.
Production Manager, Shorts Division

Pixar

2003 - 2004

•Supervised eight different Shorts projects, from personnel allocation and budgets to creating production milestones for Directors and Leads.
Production Supervisor, FINDING NEMO

Pixar

November 2001 - May 2003

Emeryville, CA, United States

•Globalist, bridging creative goals and production deadlines.
•Partnered with Producer to determine essential gateways.
•Supervised new digital Editorial production structure through post-production.
Editorial and Story Department Manager, MONSTERS INC.

Pixar

1998 - 2001

•Galvanized two critical crews through major story changes and crucial Editorial staffing restructures.
•Worked closely with Producer to set and enforce global production priorities in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Story and Editorial APM, QUEST FOR CAMELOT

Warner Bros. Animation

September 1995 - August 1997

Glendale, CA, United States

•Handpicked by Producer to get troubled production completed on time and on budget.
•Responsible for high morale and productivity in two very critical Feature Animation departments.
Recording and Scoring Assistant Production Manager, POCAHONTAS

Walt Disney Animation Studios

1994 - 1995

•Created and documented new APM position for Disney.
•Segued successfully from theatre management to feature animation production.