Available to hire
Hello - I’m Matt Sharack - Sharack or sharackula. I’ve spent my career in production management for animated feature films. On the side, I’ve illustrated children’s books and worked on films as an artist. Looking to have a side gig again now that I have a little extra time. My work is very specific - so if it’s something you are looking for. Let’s chat.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Co-Producer, Unannounced Feature Film at Sony Pictures Animation
September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2025Oversaw production planning, staffing (50+ artists, editors, production staff), and a multi-million dollar budget; partnered with the Producer and Director to oversee creative and production processes; orchestrated workflows across story, art, editorial, and production; facilitated cross-functional communication between creative, production, vendor, and executive leadership teams.
Co-Producer, Unannounced Short Film at Sony Pictures Animation
June 30, 2025 - September 29, 2025Mentor for the Sony LENS Program (Leading and Empowering New Storytellers); provided Director/Writer mentees production and creative notes during the story, edit and animation pipeline process; monitored creative process ensuring project meets studio needs; delivered final film on time and under budget (10%) through strategic negotiations and cost-effective resource management.
Director, Feature Films in Development at Sony Pictures Animation
December 31, 2023 - September 29, 2025Created tracking system for schedules and budgets of multiple animated feature films (30+/-) from concept to green light; collaborated with writers, directors, and artists to shape story, characters, and tone for market pitches; balanced creative ambition with budgetary and scheduling realities to guide projects towards feasibility; cultivated and maintained strong relationships with creative executives, directors, artists, and production staff.
Production Manager, Young Love & TV Projects in Development at Sony Pictures Animation
December 31, 2021 - September 29, 2025Collaborated with Producer to create and maintain milestones schedule, staffing and budget for Young Love season 1; successfully launched and coordinated a team working fully remote during COVID, fostering collaboration among crew members who had never met in person; managed multiple series projects in scheduling, budgeting, packaging, and bringing to market.
Production Manager, The Mitchells vs. the Machines at Sony Pictures Animation
September 30, 2020 - September 29, 2025Oversaw production pipeline, scheduling, and budgets for Academy Award-nominated animated feature; delivered film on schedule despite COVID-related disruptions; designed and implemented a new 2D pipeline, improving efficiency between Sony Pictures Animation and Imageworks; acted as a liaison between studio executives, directors, and Imageworks to ensure all department deadlines were met.
Story and Editorial APM at Rovio Animation Company
April 30, 2016 - September 29, 2025Supported story and editorial workflows, contributing to storytelling and production coordination for animated projects.
Story and Editorial Coordinator, Trolls at DreamWorks Animation SKG
February 28, 2015 - September 29, 2025Coordinated story and editorial workflows for the film Trolls, collaborating with writers and department leads to maintain creative direction and schedule.
Art Coordinator, Puss in Boots at DreamWorks Animation SKG
April 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025Coordinated art pipelines and assets across departments to support production of Puss in Boots.
Story and Script Coordinator, Monsters vs. Aliens at DreamWorks Animation SKG
August 1, 2008 - September 29, 2025Coordinated story and script aspects, facilitating alignment between story development and editorial teams.
Editorial Production Assistant, Shrek the Third at DreamWorks Animation SKG
June 1, 2006 - September 29, 2025Supported editorial production tasks, assisting with timeline management and asset coordination.
Mail Room Clerk at DreamWorks Animation SKG
December 31, 2004 - September 29, 2025Initial role handling mail and routing for production teams.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts at New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
September 7, 1998 - May 15, 2002Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television at New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2002Qualifications
Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Other
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