• Production Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering animated and entertainment content across film, television, and music • Managed production workflows and team coordination for major titles including Sesame Street: Mecha Builders (HBO), Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix) • Deep understanding of workflow coordination, multi-department scheduling, and artist alignment — with experience supporting studios such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and Sesame Workshop

Matt Finkelstein

• Production Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering animated and entertainment content across film, television, and music • Managed production workflows and team coordination for major titles including Sesame Street: Mecha Builders (HBO), Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix) • Deep understanding of workflow coordination, multi-department scheduling, and artist alignment — with experience supporting studios such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and Sesame Workshop

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• Production Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering animated and entertainment content across film, television, and music

• Managed production workflows and team coordination for major titles including Sesame Street: Mecha Builders (HBO), Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix)

• Deep understanding of workflow coordination, multi-department scheduling, and artist alignment — with experience supporting studios such as Marvel, DreamWorks, and Sesame Workshop

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Work Experience

Post Production Coordinator at Bright North Studios
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Reported directly to the Head of Post Production, supporting a remote team of editors across six shows, each with 4–6 editors. Managed editor scheduling and resource allocation to ensure seamless project execution across multiple productions. Oversaw optimization of software licenses, workstation setups, and system access to streamline editor workflows. Handled ad hoc production support requests and cross-departmental coordination to resolve issues quickly. Maintained clear communication between post-production supervisors and editorial teams, ensuring alignment on timelines and deliverables.
Production Manager (Sesame Street) at Guru Studio
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Managed the full production lifecycle for Sesame Street: Mecha Builders, overseeing a core team of 4 production staff and coordinating workflows across 8 departments and 10+ artists — resulting in on-time delivery of all episodes. Built and maintained weekly micro-schedules to align sequential tasks across departments from design and animation to texturing, lighting, and final delivery. Served as the central communication bridge between the Producer and production teams, resolving conflicts, maintaining alignment, and tracking resource allocation. Organized and led weekly production meetings and client calls with Sesame Workshop, delivering episode status updates, resolving production bottlenecks, and aligning internal teams with client expectations. Created clear, actionable progress reports for internal stakeholders and external clients to ensure full visibility and accountability across the production pipeline.
Associate Production Manager at Company3 Animation
December 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Played a key role in front-end production of animated projects including Space Jam: A New Legacy, Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix), and various Pixar shorts — coordinating across story, design, modeling, rigging, and surfacing departments. Managed a team of 20+ artists and production staff across simultaneous projects, ensuring key deliverables such as character models, textures, and rigging assets were completed on schedule and departments remained aligned. Built and optimized daily tracking systems in Shotgun and Excel, monitoring progress and ensuring seamless communication across remote and in-house teams. Acted as a liaison for client reviews and creative approvals with senior stakeholders at Marvel and DreamWorks, ensuring alignment on project milestones and quality.
Production Coordinator at Toonbox Entertainment
June 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Supported the Assistant Production Manager on The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature in coordinating a 30-person Lighting and Compositing team during final production. Reviewed completed shots, applied director feedback, and prepared sequences for final render and delivery. Managed the review process between the Art Director and Director, documenting creative feedback and translating notes into actionable updates for artists. Led daily floor rounds to check in with artists, track shot progress, communicate shifting priorities, and flag potential delays, ensuring clear alignment and timely shot completion across the Lighting and Compositing team.
General Manager at 769 MPH (A division of Supernova Entertainment)
January 1, 2008 - August 5, 2025
Launched and led an artist management division under Supernova Entertainment, overseeing business operations, strategic planning, and talent development. Signed and managed two emerging musical acts, coordinating booking, branding, and promotion strategies to build audience engagement and industry visibility.
Associate Manager at Bumstead Productions Ltd.
October 1, 2007 - August 5, 2025
Managed core operational and promotional functions at a boutique label and artist management firm representing platinum-selling acts such as Big Sugar and The Trews. Oversaw day-to-day tour logistics, coordinating travel, accommodations, and on-site support for national and international performances. Supported album campaigns through grassroots marketing, radio tracking, and in-store activations across Canadian and U.S. markets.
General Manager at Euro Breads Inc
August 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Directed day-to-day operations of a wholesale bakery servicing 100+ supermarkets, grocery stores, and catering clients across Ontario. Managed 80+ employees across production, logistics, and sales. Partnered with ownership on high-level business planning, performance tracking, and workforce optimization to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Education

Strategic Management at Schulich School of Business
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Introduction to Marketing at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

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