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Amanda Potvin

@amandapotvin

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I lead documentary and branded productions from development through final delivery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Over the past 15 years, I’ve overseen projects from development through delivery, managing both creative and production teams while guiding multimillion-dollar budgets and structured workflows. I’m looking for my next challenging opportunity.

I've led documentary and branded content for Netflix, HBO, National Geographic, ABC/Hulu, PBS, ESPN Films, and other major platforms. My work spans development, pitching, creative direction, production, and final delivery.

At Trilogy Films, I managed more than 40 shoots annually, leading 10–50 person teams and overseeing $1M–$3M budgets. I guided editorial, production, and post-production teams while shaping story development, interviews, archival research, logistics, staffing, and production workflows.

At Radical Media, I led research and narrative development, managed budgets and cost controls, and coordinated complex crew scheduling, travel, and production execution. Earlier, I produced short-form documentaries at Elite Daily and secured more than $200,000 in grant funding while supporting documentary production at Trilogy Films.

I'm PMP-certified and bring a practical, creative approach to building strong stories, teams, schedules, and financial plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Producer

Current

Farine Pan Productions

Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Leads development of upcoming projects from concept through greenlight, owning pitching strategy and creative direction. Develops pitch materials, budgets, schedules, and research to inform story development.

Pitch Creative Direction Budgeting Scheduling Research Project Management

Supervising Producer

Trilogy Films

Apr 2018 - May 2026 (8 years 1 month)

Managed 40+ shoots annually with 10–50 person teams and budgets ranging from $1M–$3M, overseeing production planning, logistics, and financial controls. Led cross-functional teams and contributed to story development through editorial oversight and narrative strategy.

Production Management Budget Management Team Leadership Editorial Oversight Research Archival Narrative Strategy Hiring Onboarding Creative Direction Interviewing Logistics Operations Travel Coordination Crew Management Scheduling

Producer

Netflix

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Led research and narrative development, ensuring historical accuracy and impactful storytelling through archival materials. Managed budgeting, cost-control processes, and financial oversight to meet production goals and network requirements.

Research Narrative Development Budgeting Cost Control Financial Oversight Logistics Coordination Crew Scheduling Travel Coordination Production Execution inter departmental communication

Producer

Elite Daily

May 2015 - Apr 2016 (11 months)

Produced short-form documentaries from concept to final delivery, collaborating with senior leadership to align with editorial, brand, and strategic goals. Led research and development for documentary pitches, securing key subjects and ensuring impactful storytelling through compelling topic selection.

Documentary Production Research Budget Management Logistics Crew Coordination Storytelling

Associate Producer

Trilogy Films

Nov 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Led production coordination for over 20 high-profile documentary shoots, driving efficiency and creative vision. Secured $200,000+ in funding through grant proposals and strategic fundraising, and managed budgets, financial reporting, and festival outreach.

Production Coordination Budget Management Grant writing Fundraising Financial Reporting Festival Outreach