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Leah Culton Gonzalez is an award-winning Executive Producer and Production Executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of the entertainment industry's most iconic projects. Leah has built and led production and post departments at Matador Content (a Boat Rocker Company) and Original Media (later acquired by Endemol) in both New York and Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Leah has been instrumental in developing and delivering numerous hit series, including the cultural sensation Lip Sync Battle (Paramount), the high-octane Storm Chasers (Discovery), the boundary-pushing Ink Master (Spike), the iconic Unplugged (MTV/VH1) and the Emmy-winning Downey’s Dream Cars (Discovery). Her pioneering work in the premium documentary and film space speaks for itself, with standout Executive Producer credits such as Nonnas (Netflix), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), This is the Tom Green Documentary (Amazon), and the critically acclaimed Banksy Does New York (HBO). Leah most recently completed and delivered the highly anticipated three-part series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v. Puma for Disney+. In addition to her TV and Film success, Leah has made her mark in cross-advertising and product placement, serving as the Production Executive across multiple branded collaborations through the years. With extensive experience in all forms of production, and a keen eye for content sales and development across multiple platforms, Leah is instrumental in taking projects from initial concept to polished delivery.…Leah Culton Gonzalez is an award-winning Executive Producer and Production Executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of the entertainment industry's most iconic projects. Leah has built and led production and post departments at Matador Content (a Boat Rocker Company) and Original Media (later acquired by Endemol) in both New York and Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Leah has been instrumental in developing and delivering numerous hit series, including the cultural sensation Lip Sync Battle (Paramount), the high-octane Storm Chasers (Discovery), the boundary-pushing Ink Master (Spike), the iconic Unplugged (MTV/VH1) and the Emmy-winning Downey’s Dream Cars (Discovery). Her pioneering work in the premium documentary and film space speaks for itself, with standout Executive Producer credits such as Nonnas (Netflix), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), This is the Tom Green Documentary (Amazon), and the critically acclaimed Banksy Does New York (HBO). Leah most recently completed and delivered the highly anticipated three-part series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v. Puma for Disney+. In addition to her TV and Film success, Leah has made her mark in cross-advertising and product placement, serving as the Production Executive across multiple branded collaborations through the years. With extensive experience in all forms of production, and a keen eye for content sales and development across multiple platforms, Leah is instrumental in taking projects from initial concept to polished delivery.

Leah Culton Gonzalez

Executive Producer, Line Producer, Production Manager

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Leah Culton Gonzalez is an award-winning Executive Producer and Production Executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of the entertainment industry's most iconic projects. Leah has built and led production and post departments at Matador Content (a Boat Rocker Company) and Original Media (later acquired by Endemol) in both New York and Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Leah has been instrumental in developing and delivering numerous hit series, including the cultural sensation Lip Sync Battle (Paramount), the high-octane Storm Chasers (Discovery), the boundary-pushing Ink Master (Spike), the iconic Unplugged (MTV/VH1) and the Emmy-winning Downey’s Dream Cars (Discovery). Her pioneering work in the premium documentary and film space speaks for itself, with standout Executive Producer credits such as Nonnas (Netflix), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), This is the Tom Green Documentary (Amazon), and the critically acclaimed Banksy Does New York (HBO). Leah most recently completed and delivered the highly anticipated three-part series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v. Puma for Disney+. In addition to her TV and Film success, Leah has made her mark in cross-advertising and product placement, serving as the Production Executive across multiple branded collaborations through the years. With extensive experience in all forms of production, and a keen eye for content sales and development across multiple platforms, Leah is instrumental in taking projects from initial concept to polished delivery.…Leah Culton Gonzalez is an award-winning Executive Producer and Production Executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of the entertainment industry's most iconic projects. Leah has built and led production and post departments at Matador Content (a Boat Rocker Company) and Original Media (later acquired by Endemol) in both New York and Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Leah has been instrumental in developing and delivering numerous hit series, including the cultural sensation Lip Sync Battle (Paramount), the high-octane Storm Chasers (Discovery), the boundary-pushing Ink Master (Spike), the iconic Unplugged (MTV/VH1) and the Emmy-winning Downey’s Dream Cars (Discovery). Her pioneering work in the premium documentary and film space speaks for itself, with standout Executive Producer credits such as Nonnas (Netflix), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), This is the Tom Green Documentary (Amazon), and the critically acclaimed Banksy Does New York (HBO). Leah most recently completed and delivered the highly anticipated three-part series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v. Puma for Disney+. In addition to her TV and Film success, Leah has made her mark in cross-advertising and product placement, serving as the Production Executive across multiple branded collaborations through the years. With extensive experience in all forms of production, and a keen eye for content sales and development across multiple platforms, Leah is instrumental in taking projects from initial concept to polished delivery.

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Leah Culton Gonzalez is an award-winning Executive Producer and Production Executive with over three decades of experience shaping some of the entertainment industry’s most iconic projects. Leah has built and led production and post departments at Matador Content (a Boat Rocker Company) and Original Media (later acquired by Endemol) in both New York and Los Angeles.

Throughout her career, Leah has been instrumental in developing and delivering numerous hit series, including the cultural sensation Lip Sync Battle (Paramount), the high-octane Storm Chasers (Discovery), the boundary-pushing Ink Master (Spike), the iconic Unplugged (MTV/VH1) and the Emmy-winning Downey’s Dream Cars (Discovery).

Her pioneering work in the premium documentary and film space speaks for itself, with standout Executive Producer credits such as Nonnas (Netflix), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), This is the Tom Green Documentary (Amazon), and the critically acclaimed Banksy Does New York (HBO). Leah most recently completed and delivered the highly anticipated three-part series Sneaker Wars: Adidas v. Puma for Disney+.

In addition to her TV and Film success, Leah has made her mark in cross-advertising and product placement, serving as the Production Executive across multiple branded collaborations through the years.

With extensive experience in all forms of production, and a keen eye for content sales and development across multiple platforms, Leah is instrumental in taking projects from initial concept to polished delivery.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Executive Vice President, Production at MATADOR CONTENT, a Boat Rocker Company

March 1, 2013 - February 1, 2025

Directed all aspects of physical production for a major production and distribution company. Partnered with creative executives to deliver high-quality, cost-effective original content. Ensured productions are on-schedule and on-budget, identified potential problem areas early. Communicated status with business and creative executives on each production. Supervised the delivery of all project elements in accordance with networks' requirements. Managed accounting, production and post-production teams. Oversaw company operations, including IT, Telecom, HR, risk management and planning; oversaw ancillary production businesses to generate revenue. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining assets: video, lighting, and post-production equipment. Negotiated union agreements on selected projects. Managed foreign and state incentive programs, including reporting and auditing. Oversaw integration and product placement deals, vetting network approvals on all terms.

Senior Vice President, Production at ORIGINAL MEDIA, an Endemol Company

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Oversaw all aspects of television production for the company, comprising hundreds of hours of programming a year. Created budgets, schedules and production plans for presentations, pilots and series. Managed a full slate of current programming from inception to network delivery. Liaised with network executives on the company’s different projects. Responsible for hiring creative and production personnel on all shows. Managed company assets maximizing values across all shows. Supervised the delivery of all show elements in accordance with networks’ deliverable requirements. Collaborated with CFO and Director of Finance to ensure proper cash flow, funding and cost reporting on all projects. Worked closely with legal to negotiate contracts and manage labor relations on each project. Oversaw all talent agreements and payments on all projects.

Freelance Film, Television & Commercial Production Executive in Charge, Line Producer, Production Management (Various Credits) at Freelance

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2006

Provided production management services across multiple film, television and commercial projects as a Freelance Production Executive in Charge, Line Producer and Production Manager.