NICKI GOTTLIEB
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Address:
E mail:
Mobile:
1 Ashley Drive, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2JE
nickigottlieb@hotmail.com
07957 435 750
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Leopard Films Ltd – July 2008 – Present
Head of Production
Overseeing all productions for Leopard Films Ltd.
Negotiated and finalised 3 year volume deal with BBC for Leopard formats Cash in the Attic
Celebrity Cash in the Attic and Car Booty
Oversaw such output as:
Is Oral Sex Safe – BBC 3 – Fiona Campbell
Trade your Way to the USA – CBBC – Bridget Banton TX Feb 2011
The Day the Immigrants Left – BBC 1 – Maxine Watson
Missing Live Series 2-4 – BBC 1 – Gerry Melling
Fly Catchers Series 1 & 2 – BBC 1 – Lindsay Bradbury
Forces Reunited - Sky Real Lives – Siobhan Mullholland
War on Knives – Sky One – Andrew O'Connell
Budget, schedule and contract negotiation for all projects for Leopard Films Ltd
Budget, schedule and contract negotiations for online projects inc RAW, Funny Black Singles and
Conversations with my Wife Shorts
Overseeing development staffing and project budgets.
Overseeing projects for AFP and 360 with Commercial Development department
Working with International Distribution department with sales of Leopard programmes.
Overseeing Leopard Post Production team in the running of Leopard’s 11 x offline suites inc upgrade
HD
General day to day enquiries for Leopard Films Ltd
Working closely with MD on all Leopard Films Ltd general matters
Diverse Production Ltd – March 2007 – July 2008
Return to position as Staff Production Manager
As below role also included deputising for Head of Production
Line Producer – Think Tank - E4 Comedy Strand ( Present)
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Production Manager – Rich List 2008 – ITV, 1 x 60 min ( Oct 07 – March 08)
Production Manager – Brits Behind Bars II , 8 x 60 min ( August 07 – Dec 07)
Media Zoo – July 06 to March 2007
Unit Manager for Media Zoo ( PR and Casting & Locations)
Managing the company accounts and Staff for Media Zoo
Unit Manager for Casting and Locations for new daily drama for Five
Managing Casting and locations teams
Managing budgets for Casting and Locations for 40 episodes
Managing relations between Media Zoo and Production company with regards casting and locations
for series
Unit Manager - Media Zoo are working on behalf of a German Company ‘Constantin Entertainment’
as their UK base in the prep and shooting of a new daily drama for Five
Preparing Budgets for pilot and 40 eps
Sourcing and Hiring production team and creative talent
Negotiating deal between Media Zoo and Constantine for the pilot budget
Managing relations between UK and Germany for pilot and set up for 40 eps
Production Managing Pilot shoot
Setting up Post Production Facilities for series for in house editing
Diverse Production Ltd – July 04 to April 06
Production Manager – Real Dad’s Army – CH 4 3 x 60 min ( September 2005 to March 2006)
Production Manager – Indian Finishing School – CH 4 2 x 60 min ( March to August 2005)
Staff Production Manager:
- Budgets and Schedules for series going from development to commission, working closely with Executives and Head of
Production
- Devising and managing overall Development and development staff Budget for London, Bristol and New York offices
- Budgets and schedules for all Developments- both funded and unfunded, co-ordinating contract and authorisations with
channel PFM’s .
- Production Management of all taster tapes and pilots , inc budget, scheduling, employment, production, post and
delivery.
- Managing costs, schedule, post changes and delivery for International Versions of Diverse Programmes.
- Completing programmes and wrap-up on freelance pm’s projects from completing shoots to cost reports, post & PASC’s
- Managing Talent Database
- General Enquiries through company for previous productions, employment and development
- Day-to-Day Management of Development team
Brighter Pictures Ltd - June 2003 – July 2004
Production Manager - “50 ways to look Great Naked – Guaranteed” – Channel 5 1 x 90 min ( Feb May 04)
Production Manager - Development Promos (Various) ( Dec 03 – Jul 04)
Production Manager -“There’s Something About Miriam” 6 x1 hour & “There’s Something About
Miriam Extra” 6 x 30 Min , Sky One (June 03 –April 04)
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Production Manager - “Love Match UK” - 16 x 30 min – ITV1 March - June 2003
New Direction Productions
Production Manager, “Double Entry 10 x30 min) & Double Entry Xtra 10 x30 mins” - Playboy TV
(Dec 02- March 03)
The programme was made through my own company
Brighter Pictures Ltd
Production Co-ordinator, - “Take The Mike”8 x30 min – ITV1 (Sept–Dec 02 )
Hewland International Ltd
Production Co-ordinator, - “Date My Sister” – 12 x 30 mins – Trouble -June-Sept 02
Production Co-ordinator,– “Dial A Date’’-13 x 30 Mins – ITV1 - Mar - Jun 02
Development Associate Producer– Commissioned - “Date My Sister” -13 x 30 Mins - Nov 01 –Mar
02
Associate Producer, Pilot - “Pulled” Aug 01
Associate Producer -“The Dance Years” - 14 x 1hour – ITV1 Jan –Aug 2001
EDUCATION
University:
1997 - 2000: Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Sociology with Politics
College:
1994 –1996: Oakland’s College, St Albans
A’ Levels: English Literature, Media Studies & Film Studies
School:
1990 – 1994: Queen Elizabeth Girls School
GCSE’s: 9 including Maths and English
1988 – 1990: St Albans High School For Girls
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Full driving license.
Fully literate on PMI, Microsoft Excel, Word and Internet
Completion of First Aid in the Workplace & Fire Marshal Training Courses
REFERENCES ON REQUEST
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