Miguel Berg

Producer, M.F.A

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Many stories to share.
Inspire dreams.
Great leaders know when to listen.
Unite with collaborators.
Empower community and other.
Look beyond the obvious.

Currently seeking career opportunities in entertainment where I can commit to my values.

Work Experience

Greenville International Film Festival

Executive Director, Founder

Manage day-to day operations, personnel and board of directors. Develop networks for outreach to filmmakers and industry professionals. Implement benchmarks, creative and administrative for execution of festival processes, including judging, budgeting, and screening timetables.
August 2011 - June 2013 South Carolina, United States

Frosty Palm Studios, LLC

Sr. Production Director, Founder

Developed entrepreneurial ability and managed to develop over 20 projects to date, some of which have been distributed worldwide.

Produced films which have garnered recognition in over 3 continents.

Became one of 22 international producers invited to attend Colombia's first audiovisual business conference in 2010, with the likes of Universal Studios, Discovery, Turner Networks, Sony Pictures, and Fox.
May 2004 - Greenville, South Carolina, United States

WMBF News (NBC Affiliate), Raycom Media

Marketing Producer

Produce, shoot, and edit commercials for clients. Managed to save revenue for the station and increase commercial production. Developed skills for topical and news promo writing.
April 2011 - August 2011 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Travel Channel

Freelance Producer

Produced award winning segment for Travel Channel Halloween special: America's Scariest Halloween Attractions.
October 2007 - July 2008 Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Genesis Studios

Key Technical Production Assistant, Gaffer

Assisted with technical duties including camera operation and production design for THE FIRM informercial, commercial shoot.
August 2008 - August 2008 Cayce, South Carolina, United States

Genesis Studios, LLC

Intern

Assisted with studio day-to-day operations.

Co-produced first award winning commercial for Genesis Studios.
September 2006 - December 2006 Cayce, South Carolina, United States

University Of South Carolina

Director (Freelance)

Produced award winning athletic videos using underwater and videography skills for University's Swimming/Diving, and Women's Soccer programs.

Directed English Programs for Internationals recruiting video which was shown worldwide at US Embassies and even China.
September 2006 - November 2007 South Carolina, United States

University Of Delaware

Resident Assistant, Technology & Communications Coordinator

Maintained and developed creative educational programs for over 800+ freshman students, including website and marketing branding for University Residence Life Program.

Supervised awarded freshman complex community council.
August 2004 - December 2005 Newark, Delaware, United States

NBC Universal

Summer Intern - E! International On-Air Promos & Interstitials

June 2014 - August 2014 Los Angeles, California, United States

Chapman University

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mr. Harry J. Ufland (Producer/Former WME Agent)

Manage day to day communications between Professor Ufland and 100+ students.

Research and create class syllabi and historical film assignments.

Maintain grading and track curriculum progress.
August 2014 - February 2015 Orange, California, United States

NBC Universal

Program Coordinator (Contract)

Assist show producers with management of digital assets and cataloguing for 30 minute 'Live From The Red Carpet' Academy Awards special airing in 120+ countries.

Transcribe completed show for broadcast and database.
January 2015 - February 2015 Los Angeles, California, United States

Education

Chapman University

MFA Film & Tv Producing

August 2012 - Orange, California, United States

Clemson University

Certificate - Entrepreneurship

Business planning. Strategic marketing. Sales planning and methods.
September 2011 - December 2011 Greenville, South Carolina, United States

University Of South Carolina

BA Media Arts

Awarded highest accolade in Media Arts program: A. Porter McLaurin Undergraduate Media Arts Award.

Produced and scripted gala event for appreciation of media production.

Founded Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity on campus which has grown Jewish Life presence to over 30 students in under 3 years.
January 2006 - August 2008 Columbia, South Carolina, United States

University Of Delaware

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Recognized as Best Math Student and Latino Student of Distinction.

Served as Freshman Complex Community Council President.

Maintained and developed creative educational programs for over 800+ freshman students, including website and marketing branding for University Residence Life Program.

Supervised awarded freshman complex community council.
July 2003 - December 2005 Newark, Delaware, United States

Languages

Spanish (Native),
French (Conversational),

Awards

Charleston International Film Festival

Screenplay Finalist

201105

Mexico International Film Festival

Golden Palm Award

200905

The Telly Awards

Silver Telly Award

200909

The Telly Awards

Bronze Telly Award

200909

Finger Lakes Film Festival

Best Narrative Short, People's Choice, Grand Jury Prize

200903

University Of South Carolina

A. Porter McLaurin Undergraduate Media Arts Award

200705

Alpha Epsilon Pi Fratenity

Best New Colony

200804

Panavision

Panavision New Filmmaker Grant Recipient

2013

Skills

Adobe CC, Cinematography, Editing, Edius, ENPS, Final Cut Studio, Mac, MovieMagic, MovieMagic Budgeting, MovieMagic Scheduling, Music Production, PC, Photography, Producing, Screenwriting, Trumpet, Underwater Photography,