COLTON DUKE SOREF

SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER

OVERVIEW

I am a senior creative producer with 10+ years experience…

creating original content, managing teams, securing distribution & striking partnerships with major international companies as well as growing startups.

I was the 5th employee at a social media startup, TINT, that I helped grow to 50+ employees and a successful exit in 2018. Since, I've created and sold a travel directory, WeSideTrip, and launched a Podcast/WebSeries, Anderson Street, focused on proving we, as Americans, are more similar than we think - even in this political climate. Moreover, I run my own photo/video business, Duke Media, and have created content for global brands including: Audemars Piguet, Sports Illustrated, Netflix, Estée Lauder, Justin Bieber, The Chainsmokers and more. My most recent documentary, Sixth of June, is Executive Produced by Academy Award winner Ross Kauffman (Born into Brothels) and Emmy winner Peter Berg, (Friday Night Lights).

I understand tech, content and media and am intrinsically curious about finding creative solutions to complex problems

www.dukemedia.co

1236 Comstock Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024

15 Copra Lane
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

colton@dukemedia.co

516.974.9832

My Linkedin

https://www.instagram.com/coltonnduke/

EXPERIENCE

DUKE MEDIA // New York, NY

Head of Production
2017 - Present

Built business architecture and pricing model for multi-person independent productions totaling 200+ million views and counting.
Managed campaign budgets of up to $2million.
Developed creative strategy, ran operations, negotiated deliverables and executed on-budget productions
Clients Include:
- Netflix
- Justin Bieber
- The Chainsmokers
- Audemars Piguet
- Diageo: Tanqueray, Kettle One, Don Julio, Seedlip, Bulleit Bourbon, Captain Morgan, Johnnie Walker
- Lacoste | Movado
- Estée Lauder | La Mer
- Microsoft
- McDonalds
- Octagon
- Gradient Experiential
  
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MOI Global // New York, NY

Senior Producer
2019 - 2022

Manage production budgets of up to $1million; creative concepting, project procurement and strategic development through execution and distribution. Clients include: Oracle, Google, Deloitte, Ciena
Liaise with internal teams to develop creative pitches for global marketing campaigns: client services, creative, studio, etc.
Responsible for development, production and delivery of all NAM based content assets created for all clients.
Develop comprehensive project and production schedules for content assets related to global campaigns in order to meet deadlines and ensure on-time & on-budget delivery; from estimates, scope building, visual effects, music and delivery.
Receive and manage production RFPs and synthesize them into comprehensive ROS for internal teams and talent while ensuring all client criteria and objectives are outlined in a clear and concise way to ensure creative/production teams are setup for success.
Curate and oversee 3rd party media agencies, production houses and animation studios for anything that can not be delivered in-house while maintaining and fostering global network of independent content creators.
Responsible for understanding changing social/digital media landscape & advising clients on distribution strategy for all content relating to global campaigns.
Since quarantine (April 2020), managed over $2million in virtual event and production budgets at MOI.

www.moi-global.com

SIXTH OF JUNE // New York, NY

Co-Producer & 1st Assistant Camera
2018 - 2021

Documentary Short
Produced by Academy Award winner Ross Kauffman (Born Into Brothels) and Emmy Award winners Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) & Sheila Nevins (current Head of MTV Documentary Films and former President of HBO Documentary Films).
AWARDS:
- Shortlisted | Academy Awards, 2021
- Official Selection | Tribeca Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival **
- Official Winner | Santa Barbara International Film Festival **

www.sixofjune.com

ANDERSON STREET // Brooklyn, NY

Co-Creator | Producer & Director
2018 - 2020

Produced, Directed & Edited conversational web series distributed on YouTube and all social platforms.
Successfully raised $25,000 for inaugural season & created all corresponding pitch materials & marketing collateral.
Managed production crew of 10+ people including: set designers, audio engineers, lighting experts & cinematographers.
Developed & managed budget for all production needs and ensured on-time delivery & on-budget productions.
Successfully launched, edited and distributed the Anderson Street Podcast for all platforms (Anchor, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, etc.).
Organized live event series with @TheAssemblage NYC. ~60 attendees at inaugural event.

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TINT // San Francisco, CA

Director | Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
2014 - 2017
**Acquired by Filestack**

5th employee and grew Annual Recurring Revenue more than 200% year over year ($6million), leading to a successful acquisition in 2018.
Managed team of 5 while consistently exceeding quarterly sales quota totaling $3 million for all accounts.
Promoted YOY from Account Executive to Director.
Identified and secured largest DOOH partnership in company history, Broadsign & Brightsign
Oversaw digital strategy for portfolio of global brands and agencies including: Nestle, Loews Hotels, Octagon, NHL, Ogilvy, NHL, StubHub at Super Bowl 50, SJ Sharks via Cisco, Stanford, Travelocity and many more
Secured in-kind event sponsorships & keynote speaker at 10+ industry conferences.
Company successful exit, September 2018.

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SONGS FOR FILM AND TV // Los Angeles, CA

Account Executive
2012 - 2013

Worked directly with ad agencies & music supervisors to generate revenue for SFFTV catalogue & original composer partners.
Identified & secured outbound sales opportunities in film, television advertising, and trailers.
Aided in music searches from record labels, publishers, music houses and producers.
Provided customer service for both ad agencies & composers through in-person meetings & timely email communication