Shari B. Ellis

Work History

• Photographer and Digital Retoucher

  Oh Shari Productions

  January 2011 - Present

  • Bid for and produced award-winning photography and short-form content
  • Directed music video, Appreciate, that was featured on Paul McCartney’s social media
  
  Specialties: food and liquid photography. Also available for corportate portraits, concerts and events
  
  Digital retouching clients include Baby Girl (shemarmoore.com)
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  Associate Producer

  Gaumont Animation

  February 2022 - June 2023

  • Managed workflow and crew from pre- to post-production on hybrid CG/2D series
  • Developed and implemented database for tracking assets using Ftrack
  • Oversaw shipments to overseas vendors and monitored production progress
  • Facilitated deliverables from production through QC and archives stages
  • Maintained post-production schedule and identified bottlenecks and efficiencies
  • Communicated with Netflix and Apple executives regarding asset and post reviews
  • Organized materials for marketing, licensing and awards
  • Mentored and trained production management staff
  • Trained in Movie Magic and budgeting by Gaumont Animation’s head of production
  

  
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  Production Manager

  Gaumont Animation

  June 2020 - May 2022

  • Managed workflow and crew from pre- to post-production on hybrid CG/2D series
  • Developed and implemented database for tracking assets using Ftrack
  • Oversaw shipments to overseas vendors and monitored production progress
  • Facilitated deliverables from production through QC and archives stages
  • Maintained post-production schedule and identified bottlenecks and efficiencies
  • Communicated with Netflix and Apple executives regarding asset and post reviews
  • Organized materials for marketing, licensing and awards
  • Mentored and trained production management staff
  • Trained in Movie Magic and budgeting by Gaumont Animation’s head of production

• Production Manager

  Genius Brands

  August 2017 - June 2020

  Beverly Hills, CA

  • Established production and post-production workflows
  • Created asset management system using FileMaker Pro
  • Supervised progress of elements at overseas vendors to meet tight deadlines
  • Liaised with Mattel and networks regarding scripts and marketing materials
  • Created master schedule for 52-episode television show from script to delivery
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  Production Coordinator

  Bento Box Entertainment

  June 2016 - June 2016

  North Hollywood, CA

  • Broke down scripts, managed design database, supervised shipments
  • Drove online sessions and facilitated final delivery of elements, including credit builds

  
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  Senior Production Coordinator

  Sony Pictures Imageworks

  March 2005 - September 2011

  Culver City, CA

  * Managed Visual FX and Animation crew throughout pipeline, tracking assets and delivering shots within or between 10-50% under bid days
  * Coordinated stereoscopic conversions and ensured delivery within tight schedule
  * Assisted with bidding and budgeting of departments on films with up to 1200 shots
  * Facilitated deliveries from outside vendors and facilitated communication between overseas crews
  
  - Projects: The Smurfs 3D, Green Lantern, Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock 3D conversion, Alice in Wonderland 3D Trailer, G-Force, I Am Legend, Cats and Dogs 2, Beowulf, Open Season

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Visual Effects Coordinator

  Digital Domain

  February 2005 - March 2005

  Venice, CA

  
  * Tracked CG assets and monitored productioni milestones for "PSP Blender"​ and "Coors Light Love Train" live action commercials
  
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  Production Coordinator

  Disney ABC Television Group

  May 2004 - February 2005

  Burbank, CA

  
  * Managed assets for producers at Toon Disney On-Air Promotions and facilitated communication between department and post-production facilities
  
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  Production Coordinator

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  March 2004 - May 2004

  Los Angeles, CA

  
  * Managed team of 25 artists for "Skippy Snack Bar" commercial featuring 50 characters in all-CG environment
  

• Production Supervisor

  Hyperion Pictures

  January 2002 - July 2003

  Glendale, CA

  
  * Managed workflow through the recording, animatics, timing and checking phases of pre-production on animated primetime television series "The Proud Family"
  * Coordinated shipments and facilitated communication with overseas studios
  * Tracked elements and retake costs to ensure each episode delivered within budget and on schedule
  
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  Production Coordinator

  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  February 1998 - June 2001

  Atlantis, Wild Life [unreleased], Sweating Bullets
  Full-length animated features
  Recording/Live Reference Coordinator and Script Supervisor
  
  Mickey “3D” Test
  Disney’s first CG-animated short
  Production Coordinator