Zadi Diaz

Zadi Diaz

Co-Founder/Executive Producer, Smashface Productions

Greater Los Angeles Area

Current
  • Co-Founder at Pixelodeon
  • Executive Producer/Creator at EPIC FU
  • Executive Producer at Smashface Productions
Past
  • Video Correspondent/Segment Producer at Rocketboom.com
  • Segment Producer/Editor at Independent Media Center
  • Senior Art Director at Out of the Box Publishing & Media Ventures
  • Director of Marketing & Audience Development at Spanish Repertory Theatre (Repertorio Español)
  • Photo Editor / Designer at Profile Media Group
  • Photo Editor at Leo DeWys Photo Agency (eStock Photo)
Education
  • Fashion Institute of Technology
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Entertainment

Zadi Diaz’s Summary

New Media Producer.

Zadi Diaz’s Specialties:

Producing smart, immersive, community-driven entertainment and news.


Zadi Diaz’s Experience

  • Co-Founder

    Pixelodeon

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 6 months)

    Annual video festival in Los Angeles, CA screening stand-out web content by independent producers, videobloggers and filmmakers. pixelodeonfest.com

  • Executive Producer/Creator

    EPIC FU

    (Entertainment industry)

    June 2006Present (3 years 6 months)

    Award winning interactive web culture show covering art, music & technology.
    • Creative development of weekly 5-10 minute show
    • Research, writing, directing, hosting, editing
    • Overseeing & directing creative team and correspondents
    • Winner of two Webby Awards, one Streamy Award, and two Webby nominations

  • Executive Producer

    Smashface Productions

    (Privately Held; Entertainment industry)

    2001Present (8 years )

    New media production company specializing in producing immersive and interactive online shows.
    • Creative development & writing of new shows
    • Hiring & managing creative team & crew
    • Managing budget & production schedules
    • Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
    • Immense understanding of web communities & technologies

  • Video Correspondent/Segment Producer

    Rocketboom.com

    (Privately Held; Internet industry)

    May 2005April 2007 (2 years )

    • Pitching, developing, researching, writing, shooting, hosting, & editing correspondent segments for rocketboom.com, a daily news internet show.

  • Segment Producer/Editor

    Independent Media Center

    (Entertainment industry)

    September 2004January 2005 (5 months)

    • Writing, filming, editing, & producing segments for a 28 minute weekly cable news series
    • Researching and conducting interviews
    • Coordinating travel and shoot schedules, booking crews, & managing post-production processes

  • Senior Art Director

    Out of the Box Publishing & Media Ventures

    (Publishing industry)

    February 2003November 2004 (1 year 10 months)

    • Contracted and directed the work of photographers and illustrators
    • Produced photo shoots from inception to completion
    • Directed and monitored the work of in-house and freelance designers
    • Wrote copy for advertising and promotional materials
    • Produced magazine layouts, covers, and presentations
    • Kept projects on schedule and under budget

  • Director of Marketing & Audience Development

    Spanish Repertory Theatre (Repertorio Español)

    (Entertainment industry)

    May 2001October 2002 (1 year 6 months)

    • Created marketing campaigns for new & established target markets
    • Established cross-promotional relations with nonprofit & commercial organizations
    • Designed show advertisements and promotional items
    • Produced TV, radio, and print advertising campaigns
    • Wrote copy in English and Spanish for press releases, advertising, web site, and direct mail pieces
    • Oversaw production team and balanced multiple tasks under tight deadlines

  • Photo Editor / Designer

    Profile Media Group

    (Publishing industry)

    February 1998May 2001 (3 years 4 months)

    • Organized and oversaw editorial/fashion photo shoots
    • Produced visuals for national lifestyle and fashion publications
    • Brainstormed concepts, hired crew & talent, sourced photographers
    • Liaison between company, photo agencies, modeling agencies
    • Designed page layouts, created page plans, attended press checks

  • Photo Editor

    Leo DeWys Photo Agency (eStock Photo)

    (Photography industry)

    November 1995January 1998 (2 years 3 months)

    • Developed visual concepts with Art Directors and photographers
    • Assisted in vetting new photographers for the agency
    • Thorough critique of photographer portfolios
    • Edited, archived and key-worded photo entries
    • Selected photos for advertisements, editorials, web sites, and marketing materials.


Zadi Diaz’s Education

  • Fashion Institute of Technology

    Advertising and Communications


Additional Information

Zadi Diaz’s Interests:

producing, directing, writing, technology, video, film, communication, entertainment, education

Zadi Diaz’s Groups:

Represented by International Creative Management (ICM) George Ruiz (310) 550-4328

AFTRA
International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS)
Transatlantic Network 2020 (British Council)
Film Independent / Project:Involve
PBS Engage Advisory Board

  •    Digital Media: Video Content Distribution Experts
  •    New media group
  •    Film TV Professionals
  •    Digital LA
  •    Mavin Digital Mashup

Zadi Diaz’s Honors:

Two Webby Awards for Best Reality/Variety Host and Best Music/Variety Show for EPIC FU
One Streamy Award for Best Hosted Web Series

Featured/highlighted for online video work in: Associated Press, New York Times, Forbes magazine, The Independent, CBS evening news, among others.


Zadi Diaz’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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