Wendy Ponting

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT WENDY PONTING

Head of Production/Senior Producer with a wide range of production experience including Branded Content, Commercials, Corporate Video, Advertiser Funded Programming, Live Music and Music Videos. KEY SKILLS Managing the production process from start to finish, with strong creative input and logistical control. Excellent client focus. Used to dealing with high level clients from some of the world’s largest brands. Successfully leading creative treatments and pitching to clients. Scheduling all work and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to brief. Producing shoots in studios and on location. Taking full responsibility for shoots running smoothly and to time. Overseeing all aspects of post production and delivery including offline, grade, voiceover, mix, online and QC. Producing both live action and animated content. Strong leadership skills, managing a team of production staff, editors, graphic designers and freelance production crews. Completion of production paperwork including call sheets, risk assessments, release forms, licensing agreements and music cues. Managing production/talent contracts and insurance. Vast experience of international productions. Confident with arranging travel, visas, carnets and filming permits abroad. Excellent financial skills. Experienced in creating and managing large production budgets and cost reports. Negotiating costs with key suppliers such as studios, post production facilities, talent and crew. Excellent working knowledge of commercial clearance and Clearcast.