Emma McGill
Education
- M.A., film and television, Savannah College of Art and Design
- B.A., film and photography, Hollins University
Credentials
- Professor of interactive film and television, Fall 2022—present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
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Chief operating officer, 2020–22, Green Gate Marketing
Oversaw business operations for high performance marketing agency; created, assessed, reformed, and implemented policies in HR, finance, and legal. Steered internal communications in alignment with company values to keep employees informed and inspired. Defined quarterly, 6-month, and annual goals; aligned decision-making with strategic goals; streamlined and removed unnecessary obstacles. Recruited, hired, oriented, and managed a staff of eight fulltime employees and a team of freelance contractors; sourced vendors; hired and worked with expert consultants. Developed, refined, documented, and trained staff on company-wide systems and processes in finance, HR, legal, sales, and project delivery. Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients, and vendors; developed templates for all project and retainer agreements, NDAs, releases, etc. Implemented organization and storage systems for company IP and assets; ensured follow-through from team. Audited and maintained insurance policies, and ensured business compliance on a company, state, and federal level.
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Director of production, 2012–20
Built infrastructure, wrote policies, and established operational processes for production division of startup film production and finance company. Established, managed, and maintained vendor and freelancer relationships to broaden areas of expertise and improve organizational efficiency. Prepared and executed legal contracts, union agreements, releases, state compliance forms, etc. Managed production expenses; researched and obtained tens of millions of dollars in tax credits for each film. Developed storage, sales and archiving strategies for IP, legal and production assets. Systemized and managed delivery of legal, publicity, residuals, and music elements to distributors. Developed brand identity, website, logo, and animated logo; consulted on creation of sizzle reels, trailers and promos.Associate producer, 2012–20, Black Label Media
Served as liaison between company, production, and the distributor on nine films from pre-production, through principal photography, post production, and delivery. Recruited, interviewed and hired key department heads i.e. cinematographers, line producers, costume and production designers. Supervised company relocation; bridged operations between multiple locations- headquarters in LA, the production office, the set, editorial, etc. Created and maintained up-to-date production and accounting handbooks and communicated policies to crew. Established bank, credit, and shipping accounts and prepared all legal agreements for the production. Established and maintained state registrations and good standing for all production entities. Set up signatories and maintained compliance with the unions/guilds, state labor office, attorney general, USCO, MPIPHP, payroll companies, etc. Obtained and oversaw production insurance policies; managed claims. Secured work visas, coordinated travel and housing for location scouts, and crew relocation. Oversaw and secured MPAA rating, music licenses, main title and end credits, copyrights, etc.
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Productive executive, 2010–11, 25 films
Read and analyzed scripts, solicited writer pitches, researched source material, and developed original screenplays. Packaged creative and strategic director and actor attachments. Coordinated travel; secured work visas and handled all travel-related legal requirements. Coordinated screenings, premieres, publicity, and fundraising events. Produced a short documentary and served as on-set Production Executive for two feature films.
Publications and presentations
Film credits
- Associate producer: Sicario, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, 12 Strong, Only the Brave, Rebel in the Rye, Demolition, The Good Lie, and Broken Diamonds
- Production executive: Beautiful Creatures, and You're Not You
- Assistant: The Blind Side, Something Borrowed, and Get Low