ARG Writer/Transmedia Storyteller
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- ARG Writer/Creator "Valemont" at Electric Farm Entertainment
- Editor, Internet & Technology at kirtsy.com
- Past
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- Content Producer "Woke Up Dead" at Electric Farm Entertainment
- Ghostwriter at B*tween Productions, Inc.
- Ghostwriter at B*tween Productions, Inc.
- Writer at Electric Farm Entertainment
- Writer @ Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy at Cartoon Network
- Writer/Content Creator at PBRC.net
- Writer at Disney Channel, various animated projects
- Co-Producer @ Romeo! at Nickelodeon
- Writer at The Lizzie McGuire Movie
- Staff Writer/Story Editor/Executive Story Editor @ "Lizzie McGuire" at Disney Channel
- Education
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- Boston University
- Northwestern University
- Glenbard West High School
- Connections
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- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Nina Bargiel (aka the slackmistress)’s Summary
Nina Bargiel wrote the ARG (Alternate Reality Game) for MTV/MTV.com's series "Valemont" which premiered September 29 on MTV.
ValemontU.com is a transmedia experience, taking place across multiple platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, VerizonSMS and the ValemontU.com site.
NewTeeVee wrote:
"But what’s most notable about the show is the ARG component....the material is dense, fun to explore and well-developed....This is the sort of transformative experience that separates TV shows you can watch on the Internet from truly new media."
--Liz Shannon Miller, NewTeeVee.com "MTV's Valemont Doesn't Pander to the Vampire Craze." October 15, 2009
She also created the web content at wokeupdead.tv for Sony, Crackle & EFE's "Woke Up Dead" starring Jon Heder & Josh Gad. She wrote the finale of the web series (along with series creator John Fasano.)
Recently, Nina spoke at Jeff Pulver's 140 Conference in Los Angeles on "How I Became a Zombie on Twitter," about her experience juggling the Twitter accounts of ten different characters within "Woke Up Dead" and "Valemont."
Along with her web series work, Nina has ten years of television writing experience, writing for Disney Channel's tween hit "Lizzie McGuire" as well as Cartoon Network's "Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy."
Her experience as a writer both in traditional media and transmedia give her a unique perspective as the face of entertainment changes and adapts.
While currently working with Electric Farm Entertainment, Nina is available for freelance and consulting projects.
(If you've made it this far, Nina thinks talking about herself in the third person is creepy. But Nina did it anyway.)
Nina Bargiel (aka the slackmistress)’s Specialties:
Transmedia Storytelling, ARG Creation, Branded Entertainment, Kids & Tween Market, Screenwriting, Social Networking, Blogging,
Nina Bargiel (aka the slackmistress)’s Experience
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ARG Writer/Creator "Valemont"
Electric Farm Entertainment
(Entertainment industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Created and wrote the ARG (Alternate Reality Game) for "Valemont," which is produced by Electric Farm Entertainment and is airing on MTV and MTV.com in September 2009.
The point of contact for Valemont's ARG can be found at http://valemontu.com
Also responsible for crafting all additional online content, including eight different character Twitter accounts, an in-character school Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ValemontU), and multiple ancillary blogs (http://poppybarker.blogspot.com/ & http://whereisericgracen.blogspot.com/) which create a truly immersive user experience. -
Editor, Internet & Technology
kirtsy.com
(Internet industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
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Content Producer "Woke Up Dead"
Electric Farm Entertainment
(Entertainment industry)
August 2009 — October 2009 (3 months)
Responsible for the writing and the direction of "Matt's Blog" at http://wokeupdead.tv for EFE/Crackle/Sony's "Woke Up Dead" which premiered on Crackle on October 5, 2009. Also managed the twitter accounts (@drex_greene @nonzombiematt) and Facebook profile http://www.facebook.com/nonzombiematt for the show.
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Ghostwriter
B*tween Productions, Inc.
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
June 2009 — September 2009 (4 months)
Wrote another Beacon Street Girls book, slated for release in 2010.
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Ghostwriter
B*tween Productions, Inc.
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
April 2008 — December 2008 (9 months)
Ghostwrote "Ready, Set, Hawaii!" Specific references upon request.
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Writer
Electric Farm Entertainment
(Entertainment industry)
September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)
Wrote four episodes for the upcoming Internet series "Woke Up Dead" starring Jon Heder.
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Writer @ Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Cartoon Network
(Public Company; TWX; Animation industry)
July 2004 — February 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Scripted various 30-minute specials as well as the DVD feature release for Cartoon Network's popular animated show "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy." Titles include:
"Billy & Mandy Save Christmas"
"Billy & Mandy Versus the Martians"
"Billy & Mandy Moon the Moon"
The feature-length "Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure" was their highest-rated original movie ever. -
Writer/Content Creator
PBRC.net
(Writing and Editing industry)
May 2006 — December 2006 (8 months)
Penned quarterly marketing emails for Pit Bull Rescue Central. Also wrote “A Puppy’s Journey,” an educational short story for PBRC’s kid’s area “Poppy’s Place."
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Writer
Disney Channel, various animated projects
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2004 — December 2005 (1 year 6 months)
Wrote freelance scripts for the Disney Channel Animated Series "The Emperor's New Skool," "The Buzz on Maggie," and "Brandi & Mr. Whiskers." Did rewrite and punch-up work on "The Buzz on Maggie" and "American Dragon: Jake Long."
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Co-Producer @ Romeo!
Nickelodeon
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; VIA; Entertainment industry)
March 2003 — July 2003 (5 months)
Co-Producer for the Nickelodeon television show "Romeo!" starring l'il Romeo. Penned two scripts plus assisted in the rewriting of the remaining scripts of the initial 13-episode order.
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Writer
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
(Entertainment industry)
September 2002 — September 2002 (1 month)
Worked on the rewrite of the "The Lizzie McGuire Movie."
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Staff Writer/Story Editor/Executive Story Editor @ "Lizzie McGuire"
Disney Channel
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; DIS; Entertainment industry)
July 2000 — July 2002 (2 years 1 month)
Writer for the popular Disney Channel show that launched Hilary Duff's career and revolutionized the word "tween." Penned 17 episodes of the 65 episode run. Involved in every step of the television-producing process from pitching ideas to scripts to casting to editing. Interacted with actors, directors, producers and network executives on a daily basis.
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Nina Bargiel (aka the slackmistress)’s Honors:
Nomination, Emmy - Outstanding Children's Program "Lizzie McGuire" - 2004
Nomination, Emmy - Outstanding Children's Program "Lizzie McGuire" - 2003
Winner, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite TV Show "Lizzie McGuire" - 2003
Winner, Gracie Allen Award - "Lizzie McGuire" - 2003
Winner, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite TV Show "Lizzie McGuire" - 2002
Nomination, ALMA Award - Outstanding Children's Programming "Lizzie McGuire" - 2002
Winner, EMA (Environmental Media Award), - Children's Live Action "Lizzie McGuire" - 2001
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