Hi, I’m Sarah Whitaker. I’m an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager who thrives at turning creative concepts into well-organized, on-budget productions. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to complex shoots, balancing the needs of the creative team with practical production logistics. Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots for features, shorts, and web series, coordinating budgeting, scheduling, casting support, location logistics, SAG deliverables, and post-production coordination to ensure timely, on-message deliverables from prep through wrap.

Sarah Whitaker

Hi, I’m Sarah Whitaker. I’m an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager who thrives at turning creative concepts into well-organized, on-budget productions. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to complex shoots, balancing the needs of the creative team with practical production logistics. Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots for features, shorts, and web series, coordinating budgeting, scheduling, casting support, location logistics, SAG deliverables, and post-production coordination to ensure timely, on-message deliverables from prep through wrap.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Whitaker. I’m an experienced Line Producer and Production Manager who thrives at turning creative concepts into well-organized, on-budget productions. I bring a calm, collaborative approach to complex shoots, balancing the needs of the creative team with practical production logistics.

Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots for features, shorts, and web series, coordinating budgeting, scheduling, casting support, location logistics, SAG deliverables, and post-production coordination to ensure timely, on-message deliverables from prep through wrap.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer at Satellite Film & Video
July 31, 2025 - Present
Developed and managed production budgets, improving cost efficiency across departments and project financials. Coordinated communication between creative teams and production staff to ensure timely execution. Managed shooting schedules, shot lists, prep and post-production timelines, and asset delivery. Led crew onboarding, casting for talent, production rentals sourcing, vendor communications, location scouting and on-site coordination. Supervised post-production departments and client-facing review rounds. Supported project development with storyboard and script editing, and restructured team templates for workflows and budgets while serving as primary client liaison.
Producer | Line Producer | Production Manager at Independent
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led all production logistics and operations for projects from concept through completion. Developed detailed line-item budgets; tracked costs and expenses. Streamlined workflows and communication between departments to support creative vision and expedite asset delivery. Managed talent and crew sourcing, booking, travel, accommodations, and union compliance including SAG-AFTRA documentation. Coordinated on-set logistics adhering to labor rules and union regulations. Handled production rentals and on-site catering. Conducted location scouting, contracting, and management. Oversaw post-production supervision and festival submissions.
Live Event Producer at ParkerWhitaker
May 1, 2014 - Present
Developed and managed budgets, accounting, and cost tracking for numerous live events. Orchestrated event production from inception through execution ensuring high client and attendee satisfaction. Streamlined staff onboarding and contracting processes to increase efficiency and accurate payroll. Managed location scouting, contracting, event insurance, and permits. Maintained strong vendor, venue, and talent relationships to facilitate smooth logistics. Created detailed production schedules and timelines for event components. Coordinated casting, talent booking, staff management, travel logistics, and introduced digital ticketing systems for improved guest registration experience.
Line Producer at Dr. Gumball
January 1, 2026 - Present
Oversaw all production logistics and budget development for the feature film, coordinating prep-to-wrap workflows, and supporting post-production deliverables.
Producer at Pacific Pilgrimage
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed and managed budget (UPA), sourced and onboarded crew, supported casting and talent onboarding, location scouting, securing two hero locations, permitting/insurance, and lead logistics.
Producer at A-RUN Short Film
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed and managed budget (Microbudget), cast and crew deal memos, location contracting, permit/insurance and led all production logistics.
Line Producer at The Wingers
January 1, 2026 - Present
Directed all logistics; led all departments during prep, budget development for MLB project, supported accounting with tax incentive, sourced and onboarded local crew, managed internal department budgets and expense tracking, led location scheduling and contracting, and coordinated equipment sourcing and travel.
Line Producer at Holmes
September 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and managed microbudget production; led production planning end-to-end; managed talent/agent and crew relations; streamlined interdepartmental communication and payroll.
Line Producer at Cameron
January 1, 2024 - Present
Producer/Line Producer; budget development; managed all logistics and production phases from prep through wrap; secured hero location; oversaw casting efforts and talent/agent contracts and payroll.
Producer at Do I Shock U Like Lightning
January 1, 2023 - Present
Pushed forward whimsical musical logistics, allowing writer/director focus on creative detail; managed multiple LA location shoots; structured asset delivery and budget control through post.
Line Producer at Open To It
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Web series line production; drafted and sent crew/cast deal memos and contracts; managed SAG deliverables; oversaw 3-episode block budget.
Line Producer at The Mens’ Room
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and managed budget; managed talent and crew contracts; handled location logistics and SAG deliverables.
First Assistant Director at Cocaine Sisters
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Scheduled and managed set for 8 episodes across 22+ locations; led crew of 65; supported location scouting and catering; led all team and location meetings.
Producer at Satellite Film & Video
October 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and managed production budgets; streamlined communication between creative teams and production staff; onboarding crew; casting; location scouting; post-production supervision; asset delivery.
Producer at Level Set Films
December 1, 2025 - Present
Drove project lifecycle from prep through post; built and managed shooting schedules; sourced crews; vendor logistics; location coordination; project management.
Line Producer / Producer / Production Manager at Independent (Freelance)
November 30, 2021 - Present
Led all production logistics; developed line-item budgets; managed inter-department workflows; on-set operations; SAG documentation; talent contracting; festival planning.

Education

B.A. at Penn State University - State College, PA (University Park)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
BA in Communications: Advertising at Pennsylvania State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA in Sociology at Pennsylvania State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services