RON TIPPE
(401-464-2957)
rontippe@aol.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hands-on Creative Executive with a successful track record in creative management and
intellectual property development. Highly recognized for ability to work with very diverse clients
and staff, nationally and internationally. Outstanding at assessing opportunities, recommending
sensible solutions and effectively motivating employees in a spirit of collaboration. Extensive
experience in successful creative leadership of world-class operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ICE.” Documentary about
a family trip through the Northwest Passage. In postproduction. 2011 – Present.
PRODUCER/CO-WRITER: Original story for BULLS, a CGI animated film presently in
development with Jennifer Lopez at Nuyorican Productions . 2012
CO-WRITER: Original story for ATM. Co-written with Chris Sparling (BURIED). Release in
theatres. April 6, 2012. Nationally.
FOUNDER: The Creative Coach Approach. Certified “creative transition” coach working with
multiple clients to create life-coaching “action plans.” Providing motivational and inspirational
skills for client driven success. 2007 – Present.
PRODUCING DIRECTOR: FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival RIFF.
Coordinated long-range and organizational branding in collaboration with the Executive Director
and the Managing Director. Successfully increased audience participation and fund raising
programs. Directed ScriptBiz™ and the annual Screenplay Competition. 2009 - 2010.
PRODUCER: Imagi Entertainment. GATCHAMAN. Creative supervisory pre-production
responsibilities included all story and character development, visual design, music and EFX,
marketing, while handling financial, human resource and administrative duties. 2006 – 2007
PRODUCER: 20th Century Fox. EVERYONE’S HERO. Creative supervisory responsibilities
included all story and character development, visual design, music and efx, marketing, while
handling financial, human resource and administrative duties. Managing a crew of 200 artists,
technicians and managers. 2004 – 2006.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Sony Music Soundtrack Album – EVERYONE’S HERO. Oversaw
creative and marketing of movie sound track. September 14, 2006 release.
PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER: Woof! Entertainment. Oversaw all creative aspects of company
specializing in branding of Intellectual Property. 2002 – 2004.
VICE PRESIDENT OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT: Route 66 Productions, Inc. Oversee
creative development for film production and event producing company that specialized in
marketing for the major Hollywood Studios. 2001 – 2004.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF CREATIVE AFFAIRS/CO-FOUNDER: Digital Character
Group – an animation studio that specialized in CGI animation and development of new
Intellectual Properties. 2000 – 2002.
PRODUCER: Universal Pictures and Industrial Light & Magic. FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE
WOLFMAN. Oversaw production for digitally animated (CGI) feature film. Supervisory
responsibilities include story and character development, sculpting and visual design elements,
while handling financial, human resource and administrative duties. Managing a crew of 100
artists, technicians and managers. 1999 – 2000.
PRODUCER: Warner Bros. - Supervised pre-production of THE INCREDIBLE MR. LIMPET, a
combination live action, visual fx and CGI feature length film. Supervisory responsibilities
included story and character development, sculpting and visual design elements, while handling
financial, human resource and administrative duties. Managed a crew of 45 artists and
technicians. 1998 – 1999.
PRODUCER: DreamWorks SKG - Supervised pre-production of SHREK, a CGI feature length
film, including voice casting, script and character development, sculpting and visual design
elements, while handling financial, human resource and administrative duties. Managed a crew
of 70 artists, including a software development team and supporting technicians. 1997.
PRODUCER: Warner Bros. Feature Animation - Produced 2D and CGI animation for the hit
movie, SPACE JAM. Creative supervision included story, casting, character development, visual
design, dialogue recording, music composition, sound fx, visual and special fx, editorial, post
production supervision and marketing. Managed film production in a highly accelerated eightmonth production period with 1,485 crew members, working at 15 separate studios in 5 different
countries. 1995 - 1996.
PRODUCER: Walt Disney Feature Animation - Produced the Academy Award-nominated Mickey
Mouse short, RUNAWAY BRAIN. Creative input included story, casting, character development,
visual design, dialogue recording, music composition, sound fx, 2-D and CG animation, special fx,
editorial and post production supervision. Simultaneously managed Disney’s Paris, France,
Feature Animation studio while producing the film with a crew of over 400. Duties included
general day-to-day studio management, international recruitment, artist training, finance and
human resources. 1994 - 1995.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: The Incredibly Far Off-Broadway Ensemble Theatre. Founded and
artistically led a non-profit theatre company that specialized in producing new and classic plays in
environmentally compatible locations. Directed and produced 35 theatrical productions.
Responsible for all casting, script, set, costume, sound and music decisions. In addition, oversaw
all financial, grant writing, fund raising and administrative tasks for a company of 55 artists and
technicians. 1984 - 1994.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
PRODUCING CHAIR: New York Film Academy – Oversee the Producing department which
consists of 15 teachers and 60 students. Reworking curriculum. 2011 - Present
UNIVERSITY TEACHING: Taught 22 classes at 5 Universities and Colleges in the Northeast
including Emerson College Film School: Screenwriting, film directing, producing, entertainment
production, film analysis and film production. 2008 – 2011.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Master of Arts – Stage Directing
Roger Williams University, Bachelor of Arts – Stage Directing
REFERENCES
Jeffrey Katzenberg – Co Founder, DreamWorks Animation SKG
Jim Morris – General Manager/Producer, Pixar Animation Studios
Stacy Snider - Principal Partner / Co-Chairman / CEO, Dreamworks SKG