SUSAN SILVERMAN
“I am passionate about visionary companies, developing creative ideas and managing projects. Adept at finding solutions where others see impossibilities. Outside the box thinking, discriminating judgment and a unique eye for talent. I specialize in easily integrating with a variety of departments.”
Susan is an Integrated Producer encompassing broadcast, experiential and digital mediums. Proactive, able to pivot when necessary and innovative. Expert with brand partnering, personnel, vendor and celebrity talent negotiations, music licensing, and contracts. Seasoned professional on set and in post production with vast knowledge of live action, post production and digital formats. Personable, critical thinker, highly collaborative, creates a stress-free environment. ACE award winner and PEOPLE’S CHOICE award winner.
“I assemble talented people to create and film cool stuff.”
video & digital content producer
1995 – Present
Clients include: WARNER RECORDS, GEFFEN RECORDS, ATLANTIC RECORDS, LAVA RECORDS, BAD BOY, CAPITOL RECORDS, EPIC RECORDS, COLUMBIA RECORDS, SONY MUSIC, SONY MUSIC ORIGINALS, SONY PICTURES, RED BULL, DISNEY
develop and produce numerous video & digital content programs simultaneously, from pre-pro through delivery
creation and execution of Behind the Scenes, Making Of content, additional visual content for YouTube and all social media outlets
manage overall projects creatively and financially
constructive feedback and direction to concepts, pitches, outlines, rough cut
maintain constant eye on trends and emerging talent
responsible for sourcing talent that can be competitive creatively and financially
AGENCY executive producer
Bullpen Integrated Marketing & Survey Monkey
Survey Monkey On-Line Campaign 2017
creation and execution of three digital spots for first Survey Monkey on-line campaign
direct liaison between client and agency
created efficiencies and new internal processes to ensure timely approvals and ease of communication amongst a large group of stakeholders
evaluated and managed internal and production methodology in order to achieve maximum content
The Woo Agency
06/2013 – 11/2013
Clients include: LENOVO, SAMSUNG, INTERSCOPE RECORDS
produced broadcast and digital content production for multiple projects
created and managed budget and schedule
managed schedules of creative teams
handled non-union talent negotiations
consulting producer for projects in concepting phase
digital series producer
Sony Music Originals & Verizon go90
12/2016 - 07/2017
“To the Beat with Kurt Hugo Schneider”
developed unique digital series concept for a behind the scenes look at Kurt Hugo Schneider (YouTube celebrity, music producer & video director with over 13 million followers) as he worked with top recording artists of every genre, recreating production of their tracks and producing new music videos
managed all aspects of production for 10 digital content programs and music videos from pre- production through delivery
executive liaison for Sony Music Originals, Verizon go90 and production
researched artists and conducted on set interviews for all episodes and BTS content for social media
constructive feedback and direction to concepts, pitches, outlines, rough cuts
maintain constant eye on trends and emerging talent
responsible for sourcing talent that can be competitive creatively and financially
concert producer
The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
04/2016 - 10/2016
Brady United & Women Against Gun Violence
On September 25, 2016, we saw 5,225 performers band together in 43 states at 350 events for The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. I was honored to be a Producer for the LA-based show, which took place on the rooftop of The Standard Hotel DTLA. The concerts across the country were in honor & remembrance of those who have perished due to gun violence. An intimate and meaningful event, the goal was for those attending to be inspired and become more knowledgeable about what we can all do to prevent further tragedy.
secured and negotiated contracts for hosts, Kevin Frazer of ET and Ed Begley Jr
direct liaison between clients and artist management (including but not limited to: The Gay Men’s Chorus LA, Sebastian Cole, Carnie Wilson, Sam Harris of Ambassadors, Ryan Cabrera, Moby & Don Felder)
direct liaison between production and Standard Hotel DTLA personnel
oversaw creative video presentation created for the live show
Director / Long Form Music Video Division
Warner Bros. Records
Music and Non-Music driven titles
Prior to 2013
created this department in order to facilitate multiple artist creative requests
created and managed yearly spend for entire department
commissioned and oversaw all production from pre pro to delivery to distribution
managed art direction and label copy for packaging
direct liaison for artist and management approvals
worked directly with all legal depts in order to ensure compliance and avoid liability issues
oversaw all content filmed for integration into compilation packages for video releases
managed all post production sessions for all projects
responsible for scheduling all projects based on target release dates, production needs, and artist availability
