Zadi Diaz

Current

• Co-Founder at Pixelodeon
• Executive Producer/Creator at EPIC FU
• Executive Producer at Smashface Productions

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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)

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Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology

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Connections

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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 2007 — Present (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 2006 — Present (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)

  2001 — Present (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 2005 — April 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 2004 — January 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 2003 — November 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 2001 — October 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 1998 — May 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 1995 — January 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