Stephen Pullin is a production executive with a broad range of experience creating and producing all forms of television programming and interactive production. He is currently the Executive Producer and Director of the hit franchise for Speed Channel: PINKS: Lose the race, lose your ride! Now in its fifth season. PINKS ALL OUT, currently shooting season three and PINKS ALL OUT TAKES. Over the years he has accumulated over six hundred (600) multimedia, software, film and television production credits. An accomplished producer, his production credits include over 300 hours of broadcast television. His career began working on original Australian productions such as “The Sullivan’s ” (96 eps) “Bluey” (26 eps) and “The Screening Room, ” (13 eps) He also created, produced and/or directed ground breaking specials such as “One To One” with Carole King and “branded entertainment” programs such as “Hollywood Gets MADD” with Siskel & Ebert, sponsored by General Motors. From 1992 until 2000 he focused on Internet and software business opportunities, then spent two years developing branded entertainment projects with The Phelps Group, an integrated marketing communications agency in Santa Monica. Over the years he has worked directly with major corporate clients, producing image and product launch films for such clients as Roland, IBM, Baxter, Thomas Brothers and Chrysler. He has also created and delivered a wide range of multimedia and Internet projects for a number of significant clients such as Pedigree and Time Warner.
Stephen is a native of Australia and world class athlete who came to the United States on a Track & Field scholarship. He holds a Bachelor of Science, University of Texas, Austin, Film School and a Fine Arts Degree, Preston Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He lives in Pacific Palisades, California with his wife and son.
Jack Schaeffer’s vision and leadership abilities are complemented by well-honed marketing and management skills, and extensive experience in the film and television production and postproduction facilities business. An executive and entrepreneur with proven abilities to articulate a vision, pursue a focused business plan, develop a motivated team environment and deliver products and services of the highest quality.
- Senior Management: Reported directly to the Chairman and CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Produced annual operating budgets and was accountable for P & L performance. Produced capital budgets and return on investment forecasts. Recruited and developed seasoned managers. Produced business plans, which included market analysis, strategic plan, reorganization, and implementation.
- Production/Operations: Established budgeting, bidding, project management and workflow protocol to ensure maximum production value while maintaining desired margins. Recruited (worldwide) and managed talent in lead creative and technical positions, including visual effects directors, art directors, compositors, animators, telecine colorists, editors, IT and engineering. Served as executive producer on projects when necessary.
- Sales and Marketing: Initiated and directed branding and marketing campaigns. Engaged advertising and public relations firms. Created trade show exhibits. Negotiated significant contracts with domestic and international networks and studios. Among those: British Sky Broadcasting, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, Tele 5 Madrid, and Paramount Pictures Corporation.
- Technical Expertise: Supervised the design, construction and engineering of facilities. including CGI, film-to tape, graphics, animation, digital compositing, editorial, audio mixing and production stages. Engaged architects, acousticians, system integrators and general contractors. Fluent in “techno-speak.
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