STEPHANiE FEiNMAN
Personal Profile
I have been working in global media production and non-fiction storytelling for more than 10 years, collecting stories, researching archives and sharing the profound beauty of nature and the powerful intricacies of the human condition. I am passionate about influential stories that encourage reflection and inspire change. I am committed to exploring all realms of our planet whether it be through science, the environment, or the human experience.
Work Experience
Honors & Certifications
Education
Sept 2024-Present
Producer
Lucky 8 Films LLC
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Produced and wrote original concepts across multiple genres including two premium blue-chip natural history concepts for National Geographic as well as a feature length special for PBS
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Created decks for original concepts and wrote all copy and story elements
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Found talent, researchers and correspondents. Liaised with contributors to develop story beats and tease out factual content with the latest scientific findings and camera tech
Nov 2023-Sept2024
Producer
Red Rock Films
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Organized and coordinated remote shoots in various locations internationally (UK, US + Qatar)
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On location in Qatar for 4.5 months. Acted as a senior production member on site
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On location: managed crews, shooting schedules, downloaded and reviewed rushes daily, reviewed shot list daily to keep team on track, handled all on site logistics
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Managed relationships with key local researchers, fixers, camera operators, scientists, etc.
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Developed and reviewed editorial alongside the Senior Producer and Senior Editor in Post
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Researched filming locations and animal behavior in pre-production
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Reviewed and logged rushes, and pulled selects for client viewing and Senior Editor
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Edited and annotated film script through all stages of post with Senior Script Writer and Senior Editor
Jan 2023-Nov 2023
Director, Development
Red Rock Films
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Provided day-to-day creative leadership, served as a primary liaison with network clients, and drove the development process pipeline for non-scripted series and one-offs
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Created, managed, and maintained external business relationships with content commissioners, co-production partners, agents, on-camera talent, and the industry's most influential journalists, directors, and creatives
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Originated new series and documentary concepts while conducting research, creating original decks, and managing researchers for projects from inception to pitch presentation to greenlight
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Wrote scripts and directed various development shoots/sizzles (both domestic and international) for network pitch materials
Oct 2019-Dec 2022
Associate Producer
Red Rock Films
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Acted as Post-Associate Producer for 3x Daytime Emmy-Winning 2022 series: PENGUIN TOWN (Netflix)
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Assisted in research and development of episodic scripts for Space Disasters for the Smithsonian Channel
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Managed and delivered all Legal Binders and deliverables for Space Disasters
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Acted as PA/ DIT on field shoots for various series
Oct 2017-Oct 2019
Production Coordinator
National Geographic Channel
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Acted as Production Coordinator on the Oscar Award-Winning Best Documentary Feature 2019 FREE SOLO
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Workshopped creative story development with Primetime Emmy award-winning producer for shows and documentary
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In Post-Production, screened, noted and presented creative feedback for various cuts of shows/films.
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Formulated and presented notes scrutinizing format, narration and editorial to National Geographic lead creatives as well as to outside production companies
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Streamlined schedules, deliverables, and meetings for 15+ projects
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Supported Production Department executives. Responsibilities included; distributing reports, managing presentations to update executives, and tracking department fiscal year travel budget
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Served as a Production Assistant for local shoots. Assisted with story notes/hot sheets & managed releases on set
May 2015-Oct 2017
Project Manager
Bold's Creative LLC/Kiehl's Creative Department
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Aug 2014-Apr 2015
Executive Assistant & Assistant Production Coordinator
Cutter Productions/MTV World/Viacom
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Solo Wilderness First Aid Certification 2024
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CPR Certification 2024
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PADI Open Water Certification 2021
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FAA Certified Drone Pilot Issued Jan 2021
2010-2014
The George Washington University
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BA in Sociocultural Anthropology, Combined Minor in Fine Arts & Art History
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), 2010-2014
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​Presidential Academic Scholarship Recipient
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2006-2010
George School
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Attended high school at the historic Quaker boarding and day high school located on a rural campus in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Established 1893.
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