It all starts with an idea.
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with 12 years of extensive experience in television development. Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, pitching, and executing compelling content across various platforms. Proven track record of fostering collaborations and driving projects from conception to fruition. Adept at identifying market trends and audience preferences to deliver innovative and engaging programming. Seeking to leverage comprehensive industry knowledge and creative vision to contribute effectively to a dynamic entertainment team.
Summary
Experience
Founded in 2024 with the expressed purpose of dedicating full-time resources to script writing and development, Catalan Opening has garnered development steps with studios such as Lionsgate, 2500 Media, and Campanario Entertainment. “Third Culture” the company’s first script, placed into the semi-final round of the Screencraft National Writing Competition.
Founder
Catalan Opening, LLC
2024 - Current
Director of Development
Leftfield Pictures / ITV
2021 - 2023
Under the large domestic and international umbrella of ITV, I oversaw the development of new concepts for cable, streaming, and broadcast distributors. Additionally, I developed spinoff programs leveraging legacy Leftfield IP such as Pawn Stars, Alone, Counting Cars, and Forged In Fire. I also ran day-to-day development post production schedules and interfaced directly with a robust team of sizzle editors. Further tasks included identifying new talent primed for rich, meaningful storytelling. As director, I also crafted fresh formats in every genre with an emphasis on international licensing potential.
Director of Development Lionsgate Alternative
2019 - 2021
Under the leadership of Craig Piligian and Tom Huffman, I oversaw various unscripted developments in numerous genres which included original ideas and assigned projects. Development tasks included casting, format arrangement, deck copy, sizzle building, and network pitching. As director, I interfaced with other creatives such as editors, graphic designers, executive producers, and celebrity attachments on funded and non-funded projects.
Notable Attachements: Steven Spielberg, Will Arnett, Martin Lawrence, Peyton Manning, Zedd, Bill Goldberg Chris Smith (Tiger King, Bag Vegan)
Manager of Development
Lionsgate Alternative
2017 - 2019
As manager, I inherited responsibility in the form assisting senior team members with any and all research, writing, and casting needs. I also put forth original concepts which gained traction in the marketplace leading to multi-episode orders.
Associations
— Voting member of the Television Academy
— Member of the Hispanic Media Association of Los Angeles
— Contributing film essay writer at Collider.com