Willie Talbert

Los Angeles, CA

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Do you attend networking events? If so, which ones?

Whenever possible I always try to attend networking events. Networking is what can make or break you in the entertainment industry

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Work history

The Mirisch Agency October 2007 to the present
Agent Assistant

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How would you describe your time at The Mirisch Agency?

Assist 3 BTL agents in Film, Television & Commercials, handling all their incoming calls, messenger services and certain client requests.
Research and Track domestic & foreign film projects and companies
Draft Deal Memos and Contracts regarding client services on projects
Set up meetings and
interviews for clients, update the project database
Draft detailed logs and charts for client reels, film projects, client submissions and international production companies.
Has been very rewarding in meeting the below the line clients we represent as well as speaking with production executives at all the major studios and production companies. In addition learning the business aspect of what it takes to get a film rolling once financing has been approved.
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The Grapes of Laugh February 2007 to the present
Producer/Director/Actor/Editor

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How would you describe your time at The Grapes of Laugh?

We are in the process of forming this company, but it is a sketch comedy group that I help produce. We broadcast our video sketches on Youtube and Veoh.com, we recently received a contract from Veoh.com. Through this job I have learned and am still learning the ins and outs of producing quality stories for very cheap prices.... read more
Short Films September 2006 to the present
Producer

How would you describe your time at Short Films?

Have produced three short films thus far, "Shock & Awe", No Seeds No Stems", "Within Jealousy".
Morgan Creek Productions July 2006 to October 2007
Executive Asst. to EVP of Co-Productions and Acquisitions

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How would you describe your time at Morgan Creek Productions?

Researched and tracked film festivals, film projects, attached elements, and possible co-production companies and film acquisitions
Attended development and project meetings, as well as screenings
Read many scripts, wrote coverage and worked on development of projects
Drafted detailed logs
and charts of all submitted scripts, A & B title acquisition projects, film festivals, documents, all incoming calls and developed a detailed file system of all submissions.
Set up meetings and discussed deal points with film sellers and buyers
Drafted memos, faxes, invoices, term sheets, and reviewed contracts.
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Education

Chapman University August 2005 to May 2007
Film and Television Producing

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How would you describe your time at Chapman University?

Very educational as it taught me what I needed to do to get into the film industry as well as Produce, Line Produce and Assistant Direct short films on 16mm and 35mm films. It showed me the true meaning of working with an ultra low budget and what needed to be done to make a good film with little or no money.... read more
capital university August 2000 to May 2004
Radio Tv/Film, Minor: Organizational Communication

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How would you describe your time at capital university?

Very entertaining as I was the Host, Chief Editor amd Associate Producer of the Student Programming Series called The Show that aired throughout the school. I was able to create, write, direct and edit my own projects as well as help others with theirs

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