Hash Sesay

About Hash Sesay

I am a Creative Producer with 8+ years of experience leading video and photo campaigns…

Experience

1. Producer

   Very Rare Productions

   Jun 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Directs production strategy for 40+ branded content campaigns, overseeing all phases from creative development to post-production.• Scopes proposals to create accurate project estimates and timelines, while proactively identifying challenges and delivering practical solutions.• Oversees multiple concurrent international and domestic shoots while navigating complex logistics to ensure on-budget delivery (up to $1.5M) through cost control and real-time problem-solving.• Liaises across departments and disciplines including account services, creative teams, production consultants, strategy, and business affairs to ensure clear communication and project alignment.• Restructures production teams and vendor resources to enhance operations that support large-scale productions and adapt quickly to shifting creative.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Created and led a 3-day production timeline for the Major League Soccer / Apple TV+ campaign, overseeing a 40+ player shoot taking place during the 2025 MLS Media Marketing Tour that delivered over 60 media assets.• Scoped and developed the production of a luxury travel campaign by aligning JP Morgan Chase and AutoCamp’s brand goals, producing a 4-day shoot in Yosemite that showcased the national parks experience.• Facilitated collaboration between casting, the director, agency creatives, and Nike marketing team to develop an immersive visual concept for a Summer Nike Run Club app commercial that included 8 diverse hero talent.• Led structured feedback sessions that strengthened agency–client relationships, resulting in over 75% repeat engagements within a year.• Partnered with directors, photographers, and influencers to develop original pitch decks and treatments that led to 12+ high-profile projects being awarded within a single year.• Instituted a mentorship program helping diversify on-set crews and establish an equitable production culture.

Education

• Brooklyn College

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor’s Degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production