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I'm Kris Tofer Walker, a post-production leader with over 15 years of experience bridging big-budget studio filmmaking with high-growth digital content. I’ve scaled budgets and workflows from multi-million-dollar productions at Warner Bros. Discovery to top-tier creators, delivering high-quality assets on time and on budget across social, web, and B2B channels. I don't just manage teams; I empower editors and artists to deliver content that is effective, timely, and that nurtures retention without sacrificing budgets and timelines.…I'm Kris Tofer Walker, a post-production leader with over 15 years of experience bridging big-budget studio filmmaking with high-growth digital content. I’ve scaled budgets and workflows from multi-million-dollar productions at Warner Bros. Discovery to top-tier creators, delivering high-quality assets on time and on budget across social, web, and B2B channels. I don't just manage teams; I empower editors and artists to deliver content that is effective, timely, and that nurtures retention without sacrificing budgets and timelines.

Kris Tofer Walker

Music Producer, Video Editor, Film Producer, +2

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I'm Kris Tofer Walker, a post-production leader with over 15 years of experience bridging big-budget studio filmmaking with high-growth digital content. I’ve scaled budgets and workflows from multi-million-dollar productions at Warner Bros. Discovery to top-tier creators, delivering high-quality assets on time and on budget across social, web, and B2B channels. I don't just manage teams; I empower editors and artists to deliver content that is effective, timely, and that nurtures retention without sacrificing budgets and timelines.…I'm Kris Tofer Walker, a post-production leader with over 15 years of experience bridging big-budget studio filmmaking with high-growth digital content. I’ve scaled budgets and workflows from multi-million-dollar productions at Warner Bros. Discovery to top-tier creators, delivering high-quality assets on time and on budget across social, web, and B2B channels. I don't just manage teams; I empower editors and artists to deliver content that is effective, timely, and that nurtures retention without sacrificing budgets and timelines.

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I’m Kris Tofer Walker, a post-production leader with over 15 years of experience bridging big-budget studio filmmaking with high-growth digital content. I’ve scaled budgets and workflows from multi-million-dollar productions at Warner Bros. Discovery to top-tier creators, delivering high-quality assets on time and on budget across social, web, and B2B channels.

I don’t just manage teams; I empower editors and artists to deliver content that is effective, timely, and that nurtures retention without sacrificing budgets and timelines.

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Work Experience

Video Producer at Tru Brand Marketing

May 1, 2024 - Present

Workflow Leadership: orchestrated the end-to-end post-production pipeline for Tru Brand clients, ensuring all media outputs met rigorous brand standards across social, web, and B2B platforms. Marketing Strategy and Assessment: weaponized SMART goals to streamline content ideas and evaluate ROI through CTR and post-campaign assessments. Fiscal & Schedule Accountability: directed production budgets and master schedules, consistently delivering high-quality assets while optimizing resource allocation to maximize ROI. AI and Technology R&D: improved workflows and ideation using AI tools like OpenAI Sora and Google Veo.

Post Production Supervisor at Warner Bros. Discovery

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023

Large-scale project supervision: supervised post-production for two animated feature films and two series for HBO Max, managing the path from storyboard to final distribution. Cross-studio collaboration: led international co-productions with partners like Crunchyroll, managing localized workflows to extend IP reach into Asian markets. Diverse remote team coordination: supervised a team of 10 through critical finalization stages, including storyboard onboarding, editing, and animation, ensuring delivery ahead of schedule. Budget fidelity: carefully managed multi-million dollar budgets to meet expectations without overspending.

Lead Editor at Atmosphere TV

August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021

Content Curation & Global Reach: directed the curation and editing of high-impact content for an international video network reaching over 130 million unique viewers. Operational Efficiency: engineered new post-production workflows that drove a 50% increase in total video output. Ran cue sheets, led kick-offs, and generated social for multiple channels. Strategic Channel Development: founded theThrottle TV channel, boosting viewership via automotive-focused leads. Partnership Acquisition: secured over 100 new collaborative partnerships via Instagram, YouTube, and outreach. Project & Account Leadership: led creative initiatives for premium global clients such as GoPro and Red Bull, while managing talent relationships. Team Mentorship & Education: developed curricula to advance the post-production team's After Effects and Photoshop skills. Organizational Leadership: established the company's first DEI committee.

Chief Production Officer at Bad Hero Productions

August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019

Executive leadership and founding: founded and scaled a boutique production agency providing specialized video services for national and international clients. Marketing and Lead-Generation: directed client acquisition through conceptual pitches and competitive bids. Award-Winning Global Production: spearheaded production of an Epic Award-winning series for StayHard Jeans (Norway), managing international deliverables. Brand Strategy & Communications: established foundational brand identity, overseeing design, copywriting, and strategic messaging with A/B testing where applicable. Production Compliance: managed complex logistics including state permits and insurance for human and animal talent.

Producer at Big Freeze Worldwide

August 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014

Hollywood deliverable oversight: produced and tech-covered Glam Cam 360’s coverage of premier global events, including the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Grammys for E! Entertainment. Operational leadership: directed production teams and budgets for large-scale live events for NASCAR, NFL, NBA, MLB. Account management: primary client representative governing all client relations and technical deliverables throughout the production lifecycle. Strategic growth: created promotional content that led to new client acquisitions and long-term contracts.

Writer/Producer at Latino Comedy Project

August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2013

Content strategy & reach: engineered digital content strategies for YouTube, producing sketches achieving viral success with over 8 million views. Award-nominated production: oversaw writing and production of marketing assets leading to Emmy nomination. Live production: directed end-to-end production of live shows across the city of Austin, maintaining oversight of both creative and logistical execution.

Broadcast Producer at Proof Advertising

May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017

End-to-end production management for high-profile broadcast campaigns with clients like Subway, Marvel Entertainment, and American Heart Association. Financial oversight: managed budgets from initial estimates to supervision of freelancers, production expenses, and vendor/media buys. Supported post-production: assisted editing for internal and social content.