Sam Goodman

Dual Agency Assistant at United Talent Agency
Agency Assistant, Producer and Story Analyst

Los Angeles, California

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About Sam

Sam Goodman is currently a double assistant to two agents in the production group of United Talent Agency helping manage a client roster spanning over 800 + filmmakers tapping into the domestic, international, independent, blockbuster and streamer markets . He has a background working in development, distribution, raising capitol, on set production and connecting talent within at three of the major studios including Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. A summa cum laude graduate of Emerson College, his Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior thesis became the recipient of the largest narrative film grant awarded to a student and received three nominations at the nation's largest student run award show.

Goodman also holds seat on United Talent Agency's Assistant Leadership Council focusing on the agency's philanthropy brand and currently is a Junior Board Member for the HRTS which has been recognized as the premier forum for networking, information, and career development in the TV and entertainment community.

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Personal Bio As an analytical thinker with an eye for the unique qualities that make something great, I thrive where pragmatism meets creativity. With an expansive background within the entertainment industry and nonprofit sector, my past work experiences have challenged me to problem-solve and innovate in multiple high pressure environments with ease.

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United Talent Agency (2019 - 2025)
Double Features Production Assistant ∙ Assisting 2 busy independent and international feature/television production agents for multiple on going projects and 800+ client roster ∙ Rolling calls, coordinating client schedules, updating databases, submitting scripts to clients, submitting client materials to producers, directors and studio executives ∙ Developing and maintaining InEntertainment software, Microsoft Excel and cloud based worksheets to log script and material submissions
Boston Society of Film Critics (2018 - 2019)
Coordinator ∙ Maintain, track and update contact spread sheet for event and award shows. Assisted event logistic organization ∙ Managed all social media accounts including Facebook & Twitter
Warner Bros. Entertainment (2018)
Production Assistant ∙ Wrote, Directed, Produced, Edited, Casted three film projects including on-lot Warner Bros. Summer 2018 Film ∙ Participated in above the line film business seminars from New Line Cinema and various Warner Bros. on-lot production departments
Emerson Independent Video (2016 - 2017)
Business Manager, Programming Director ∙ Approved and oversaw all production budgets, communicated with all five HOD's to obtain line item budgets to complete budget request packets and negotiated additional funding from student government associations ∙ Oversaw all creative and narrative content for EIV, selected student pitches for each semester line up, supervised and assisted in successful show development, managed the delivery of content and ensuring online distribution
Paramount Pictures (2017)
Corporate Social Responsibility ∙ Internal project lead for the annual Summer Night Lights event partnered with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office. Prepared expense reports and acquired budget items ∙ Scheduled four projected annual timelines for all CSR core pillars. Produced creative design for internal website with Adobe Creative Suite
Hollywood Media Bridge (2014 - 2016)
Office Coordinator ∙ Handled heavy phones, calendar management, scheduled/provided travel and observed notes calls on all current and developing projects. Assist founder ∙ Tracked potential/clients & investors for upcoming projects. Handled reels, research and compiled information ∙ Implemented organizational cloud-based programs. Kept track, filed and delivered confidential material