Rob Ford
Founder & CEO at The Creative Mind Group
- Role
- Story Producer at A+E Global Media
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob Ford
Robert Ford is the founder and CEO of The Creative Mind Group (CMG), in addition to being a talented television and film producer. CMG was founded in 2004, creating a platform that allows college students to break into entry-level positions in the film industry. CMG participants work with top-tier film companies such as Paramount Pictures, Focus Features, and William Morris Endeavor among others, create short films and network at world renowned film festivals. As the founder and CEO of The Creative Mind Group Robert is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company. To date, The Creative Mind Group has brought over 900 students and young professionals to the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, coordinated more than 500 internships, produced more than 75 films and provided over 100 jobs for its alumni. Through charitable contributions to the company’s non-profit organization, The CM Film Group Foundation, students are able to receive financial aid/scholarships to help cover the cost of attending the company’s film programs.
Experience
Story Producer
Sep 2014 — Present
Working with Megalomedia Productions with the show \"Shipping Wars.\" Responsible for creating a story line through editing/producing the show\'s source footage.
Education
Howard University
Bachelor's Degree, Broadcast Journalism
1998 — 2004
Crenshaw High School
Diploma
1996 — 1998
Skills
- Camera
- Video
- Screenwriting
- Editing
- Sound
- Reality Tv
- Short Films
- Journalism
- Television
- Post Production
- Film Production
- Project Management
- Film
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