Craig Forrest

Current

• Owner-Producer at Windsock Films

Past

• Coordinator at World Race Productions
• Co-Founder/Producer at Ignite Media Conference
• Senior Producer-Writer at 10|79 Productions

• Owner-Producer at Verité Productions
• Freelance Producer-Director-Writer at ABC Net, Discovery Ch, A&E, PBS, Travel Ch, Animal Planet, HBO, UPN, Fox Sports, Virgin Music Group

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Education

• Chapman University
• Bethany University

Recommended

8 people have recommended Craig

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

• My Website
• IMDB Credits

Craig Forrest’s Summary

• Award winning tv, film, video & documentary producer with proven track record working creative, development & production levels for network, channel, agency, corporate, humanitarian & faith-based programs + media.
• Able to lead media teams effectively, solve problems, cast vision, inspire.
• Focused on cutting edge of new media - digital, web, HD.
• Superb communication skills - written, verbal, presentational.
• Denver, Dakar or Diyarbakir - considerable project management experience with foreign programming & shoots coordinated on-site in 95 countries, with total travel to 128 nations, 6 continents + 14x around-the-world!
• Creative, innovative, humorous, cooks great Asian stir fry, owns kilt.

Craig Forrest’s Specialties:

• Film, television, video, documentary, digital & media production.
• Skilled team management, programming, development + creative expertise.
• International marketing, communications, strategy & branding.
• Mentoring, guiding independent filmmakers, attracting great talent + artists.

Craig Forrest’s Experience

• Owner-Producer

  Windsock Films

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  December 2008 — Present (8 months)

  Boutique production company specializing in non-fiction projects including documentaries, events, sports, reality, travel and inspirational.

• Coordinator

  World Race Productions

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  July 2008 — November 2008 (5 months)

  • "The Amazing Race 14" (Jerry Bruckheimer Television/Touchstone Television/CBS Network).

• Co-Founder/Producer

  Ignite Media Conference

  (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)

  May 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 5 months)

  • Catalyst for annual So Cal media conference concentrating on faith-based media production, web savvy and communications strategy.
  • Guest speaker: COICOM + CBN School for Correspondents (Columbia, S. America), Pepperdine Univ, Bethany Univ, Vanguard Univ, Biola Media Conference (2x), Fuller Theo Seminary, Continental Theo Seminary.
  • Author: 7 Steps to Successful Overseas TV Production, NRB Magazine, 2/02.

• Senior Producer-Writer

  10|79 Productions

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year)

  • Produced weekly syndicated motivational tv program "Answers With Bayless Conley" seen in 100+ countries including CNBC Europe, TV3/New Zealand, Ten Network/Australia, Africa Pulse, Chiba TV/Japan and more.
  • Managed media staff going through major transition and quickly achieved stability, consistency and professionalism. Positioned projects to quality level whereby team won 3 TELLY awards.
  • Set strategy, advised leadership, directed talent, created theme/look, coordinated with vendors/freelancers, wrote spots, approved content, negotiated contracts & rates, recruited personnel, resolved conflicts.

• Owner-Producer

  Verité Productions

  (Media Production industry)

  January 1990 — September 2006 (16 years 9 months)

  • Plan, organize, and oversee all day-to-day activities related to contracted television productions ensuring the quality of work. Manage budgets, client consultation, logistics, strategy, creative, technical, content, delivery.
  • Responsible for identifying problem areas and implementing corrective actions so that projects are within budget, on-time and achieve desired goals and targets.
  • Attract staff and artists, procure talent, negotiate contracts & rates, work with vendors, hire freelancers. Ensure roles are clearly defined and understood.

• Freelance Producer-Director-Writer

  ABC Net, Discovery Ch, A&E, PBS, Travel Ch, Animal Planet, HBO, UPN, Fox Sports, Virgin Music Group

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  January 1990 — September 2006 (16 years 9 months)

  • West Coast Producer for ABC's "In Concert "& "In Concert Country"
  • Writer/Producer for Discovery Channel's "World of Wonder" series
  • Director/Cameraman for Animal Planet's "Amazing Animal Videos"
  • Field Producer for Travel Channel's "World's Best" series
  • Director of Paris, France pilot for PBS's "Traveling Lite" series
  • Field Producer for A&E's "Ancient Mysteries: Voodoo" special
  • 2nd Unit camera for HBO's "Arli$$" series
  • Field Producer of Europe features for L.A. Kings/FSN broadcasts
  • 2nd unit camera for A&E's highly rated "Red Light Districts" special
  • Segment/Field Producer for UPN's "Strange Universe" series
  • Line Producer of numerous music videos for Frontline Music Group
  • Field Producer for TLC's "Travel Scams & Rip-offs" & "Too Extreme"
  • Technical Director for AMC's "Movie Memories w/ Debbie Reynolds"
  • EPK Producer for Amy Grant's best-selling "Heart In Motion" album
  • Unit Production Mgr for Virgin Music's "Hard 'N Heavy" doc series

Craig Forrest’s Education

• Chapman University

  M.A. , Film Studies , 2008

  Masters Thesis: "The influence of Alexander Mackendrick on the Kailyard film sub-genre."

  Activities and Societies:

  graduated magna cum laude from the Conservatory of Motion Pictures, Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. Special emphasis on Scottish/Celtic cinema.

• Bethany University

  B.Sc. , Biblical & Theological Studies

Additional Information

Craig Forrest’s Websites:

• My Website
• IMDB Credits

Craig Forrest’s Interests:

Kings (NHL) hockey, Lakers (NBA) basketball, Packers (NFL) football, All Blacks (NZ) rugby, Glasgow Rangers (Scot) soccer, world travel, cooking, ethnic food, classic films, Celtic cinema

Craig Forrest’s Groups:

• Academy of Televisions Arts & Sciences (EMMYS)
• International Press Association
• Travelers' Century Club (100+ countries)
• Society of Antiquaries (Scotland)
• Clan Forrester Society (USA/UK)
• Documentarians

•    International TV Professionals
•    Christian Professionals
•    The Media Group - Production, Exhibition, Broadcast and 3D
•    Media Communications Association-International
•    Bay Area Video Coalition
•    International Television Expert Group (www.itve.org)
•    MovieProfs :: professionals working in the Movie Business::
•    Biola Studio Task Force
•    HDTV Group
•    Filmmakers Worldwide
•    TV News
•    iptv
•    Texas Film
•    Showbizjobs.com
•    ThoseinMedia
•    Digital Media And Strategy
•    Documentarians
•    ThoseInFilm (Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
•    AfricaNews
•    Hollywood Greenlight Group
•    Green Bay Packers Fans
•    Filmmakers
•    Actors and Casting Directors
•    Chapman Alumni Association
•    Underwater Photography & Video
•    Film and Television Professionals
•    Film TV Professionals
•    Radio & Television Professionals Network
•    Film Financing Forum (3,000+)
•    INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
•    Fellowship of Christian Filmmakers
•    Creative Professionals
•    Media Professionals Worldwide
•    The Film Production Network (www.vfx-recruit.com)
•    Travel Media Pros
•    Latino Producers Group
•    Entertainment Industry
•    Media & Entertainment Professionals
•    Mammoth HD Footage Library
•    Television Broadcast Technologies
•    Independent Filmmakers
•    Documentary and Reality Television Production
•    International Film & Video Production Forum
•    Documentary.org - International Documentary Association
•    Post Production Professionals

Craig Forrest’s Honors:

• 2007 TELLY AWARD - "Outpouring '06"
• 2007 TELLY AWARD - "Sparkle TV spot"
• 2007 TELLY AWARD - "Alt. Sparkle spot"
• 2006 CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"
• 2006 TELLY AWARD - "Dare to Dream" tv special
• 2006 TELLY AWARD - "A Steward's Journey"
• 2006 TELLY AWARD - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"
• 2006 AURORA AWARD - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"
• 2006 REMI BRONZE AWARD - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"
• 2005 TELLY AWARD - "Niger: Umbrella of Islam"
• 2005 TELLY AWARD - "Ivory Coast: Francophone World"
• 2005 AURORA AWARD (PLATINUM) - "Ivory Coast: Francophone World"
• 2005 AEGIS AWARD - "Ivory Coast: Francophone World"
• 2005 AEGIS AWARD - "Benin: Cradle of Voodoo"
• 2005 AEGIS AWARD - "Niger: Umbrella of Islam"
• 2005 AEGIS AWARD - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"
• 2005 MARCOM AWARD - "A Steward's Journey"
• 2005 COMMUNICATOR AWARD - "A Steward's Journey"
• 2005 COMMUNICATOR AWARD - "Burundi: A Troubled Nation"

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