Kelly Lestrange

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About Kelly Lestrange

Director VFX Executive Management Head of Production in stop motion animation: As the HOP I am responsible for managing all aspects of production, as well as helping the producers shepherd their projects through the stoodio. I also oversee post production and visual effects departments. I help guide my team members through episodic deliveries, making sure everything is on time and on budget. Executive Producer of VFX in Feature Films: As an EP I was a senior manager of vfx producers and supervisors. With more than 4 years in this position, overseeing all aspects of production, including client management, P&L management and strategic oversight. With experience in pre production, filming and post production, I have a good understanding of the entire TV and Film processes which lends itself to a firm global perspective of Visual Effects across multiple platforms. VFX Producer of Feature Films: Seasoned Visual Effects Producer with more than 12 years in this position at a large and prestigious facility. In-depth experience in all aspects of visual effects production. Excellent client relations and management skills. Experience with managing large multi-million dollar visual effects budgets. More than 8 years on set supervision experience, including multiple units operating simultaneously and distant location shoots. Experience with managing and overseeing miniature and element photography. 9 years of digital production management experience. Specialties: Executive management Vendor and client relations Financial strategies and planning Team mentorship and guidance Staffing scheduling planning and implementation Studio facilities oversight and management Visual effects script breakdown, budgeting Project management Proficient in: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Project Microsoft Power Point FileMaker Pro Movie Magic Budgeting