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I’m Jonathan Derovan, an executive producer with extensive experience across live-action, visual effects, animation, and post-production for commercials, television, and feature films. I’ve led projects in both American and international markets and excel at strengthening creative vision while supporting directors to deliver their best work.
I’m a bilingual producer who started in Paramount’s commercial division, later producing for top studios like Rhythm & Hues, ILM, PDI/DreamWorks, Disney/Pixar, Fox, and Warner Bros. I bring a collaborative, hands-on leadership style and a passion for crafting compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Work Experience
Executive Producer at Regis Brands / Crusty Pup Pictures
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024Oversee production and creative direction for Regis Brands and Crusty Pup Pictures; manage multi-media campaigns, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor relations.
Senior Producer at Lucid Motors
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024Direct/produce content across all media for branding and marketing initiatives; coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
Senior Producer at Aeva, Change Foods and USAA campaigns
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024Lead senior production for multiple campaigns; oversee creative development and delivery across channels.
VFX/Live-Action Producer at Apple projects
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Responsible for VFX and live-action production; led cross-disciplinary teams and workflow for Apple projects.
Executive Producer / Head of Production / Senior Producer at Ntropic
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Led production for Ntropic; oversaw VFX artist teams, pipelines, and production workflow.
VFX Producer at Halo games project, CaféFX
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Directed VFX production for Halo games project; managed plate/model miniatures unit and interdepartmental coordination.
Executive Producer at Cox Communications – Crusty Pup Pictures
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Executive Producer for Cox Communications projects; managed budgets, schedules and key client relationships.
Executive Producer at Showtime Boxing intro - Crusty Pup Pictures
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Executive Producer for Showtime Boxing intro; oversaw concept development and post-production coordination.
Staff Live Action - VisFX & Post-production Producer at Rhythm & Hues
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Staff Live Action / VisFX & Post-Production Producer; oversaw artist teams and client interface.
VFX Producer at X-Men III (plate and model miniatures unit)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006VFX Producer for X-Men III plate and model miniatures unit; collaborated with effects vendors and departments.
Producer / EP at Monsters, Inc. – McDonald’s and Kellogg’s campaigns – Disney/Pixar / Crusty Pup
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Producer/EP on Monsters, Inc. campaigns for Disney/Pixar; managed artist teams and client relations.
VFX Producer at Exit Wounds – Manex / Warner Bros.
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999VFX Producer on Exit Wounds; oversaw visual effects pipeline with Manex/Warner Bros.
Producer at PDI/DreamWorks – Pepsi campaigns
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Producer for Pepsi campaigns and other commercials/feature projects; oversaw artist teams and workflow.
Executive Producer at American cast – Dream Angels/Moscow Circus
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995Executive Producer for Dream Angels/Moscow Circus; hiring artists, placement and management.
Producer at Industrial Light & Magic - commercials
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Producer at ILM for commercials; directed and produced docu-style content for U.S. Forest Service project 'GreenLink'.
Director & Producer at GreenLink – docu
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Director & Producer on GreenLink documentary for U.S. Forest Service.
Staff Producer at Rhythm & Hues
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Staff Producer; Duck Soup project.
Executive and Staff Producer, EP at Paramount Images Commercials
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Executive Producer for Paramount Images Commercials; client relations and production leadership.
VFX Producer at Halo games project
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010VFX production for the Halo games project; oversaw plate work, model miniatures and collaboration with effects studios.
VFX Producer at CaféFX
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Led artist teams, pipeline and workflow for CaféFX projects; ensured high-quality visuals and on-time delivery.
Executive Producer at Cox Communications
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Produced corporate and consumer campaigns in collaboration with Crusty Pup Pictures; managed budgets, schedules and client communications.
Executive Producer at Showtime Boxing intro (Crusty Pup Pictures)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Oversees production for the Showtime Boxing intro, coordinating with talent, post facilities and network deliverables.
Staff Live Action - VisFX & Post-production Producer at Rhythm & Hues
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Overseeing artist teams and client interface for live-action, VFX and post-production projects; ensured pipeline efficiency and on-time delivery.
VFX Producer at X-Men III (plate and model miniatures unit)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010Managed VFX production for X-Men III plate and miniature work; coordinated effects artists and vendor deliverables.
Executive Producer at Crusty Pup Pictures
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Executive producer for Crusty Pup Pictures projects including Discovery’s Flight 93 special; oversaw production and client relations.
Producer / EP at Disney/Pixar / Crusty Pup
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Produced Monsters, Inc. campaigns with McDonald's and Kellogg’s; managed artist teams and production workflows for advertising and animation.
Producer at PDI/DreamWorks
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Produced Pepsi, commercials and feature projects; oversaw artist teams and workflow; maintained client relations.
Executive Producer at Dream Angels / Moscow Circus
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Hiring artists/placement and management for Dream Angels/Moscow Circus projects.
Producer at Industrial Light & Magic
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Commercials Director & Producer for GreenLink docu - U.S. Forest Service.
Owner / EP at Crusty Pup Pictures
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Formed Crusty Pup Pictures; produced and executive-produced a range of projects.
Producer / EP at The Corporate Warrior (AFI Directors’ Workshop for Women)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Produced feature short for AFI’s Directors’ Workshop for Women; directed and produced with a focus on professional development.
Owner / EP at Film Kitchen
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Formed the Film Kitchen; produced and oversaw creative projects.
Executive Producer at Paramount Images Commercials
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Executive producer for Paramount Images commercials; managed production teams and client relations.
JONRIC Company at JONRIC Company
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Stills, commercials and features production; coordination of shoots and assets.
Stage Operator at Universal Studios / MTM
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Stage operator in computer graphics department; supported TV and feature productions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Los Angeles
August 1, 1980 - June 15, 1985The coffee at the north campus cafeteria was pretty good, as I recall.
Directors' Workshop for Women at AFI
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026Qualifications
Creative Producing
December 31, 1989 - May 30, 2026Still at it and at the top of my skills
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
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