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I’m Kristina Obad, a driven, detail-oriented researcher with 25+ years in film and television. I create concise, accurate research packages to support production needs from set design to costumes. I’m a collaborative team player who values strong working relationships and forms key partnerships with production members, industry affiliates, and the wider community. I’m known for sweating the small details—finding, verifying, and developing story material—that lead to big results.
I bring extensive experience across large-scale productions, research-driven storytelling, and on-set liaison work. I enjoy connecting academics, Indigenous communities, first responders, and industry experts to inform authentic, responsible projects and to keep productions moving smoothly from prep through wrap.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Croatian
Advanced
Work Experience
2nd Assistant Accountant (EP Smart Accounting) at Sony/Nomadic Pictures
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Provided accounting support and EP smart accounting workflows for the TV series.
Prep - Admin Assistant at Netflix
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Prep and admin support for The Abandons; handling cashet/sync on set, cheque requests, DPO and international timecards.
Set Dec Coordinator at Paramount
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Coordinated set decoration needs, cashet, sync on set, Asset Hub, DPO and department timecards.
Admin Assistant & Set Dec at FXP Aggregate Films / Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Admin support and Set Dec for Under the Banner of Heaven; noted DPO duties.
Admin Assistant & Costumes at Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Admin and costumes support for Billy the Kid; CASHET/SYNC ON SET.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at APTN Herd of 1 Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Researched Indigenous history; coordinated interviews with Indigenous communities, scholars and historians; provided research content to crew.
Payroll Clerk at Focus Features
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Payroll clerk on Let Him Go; handled payroll processes.
Payroll Clerk at Kudos TV Live
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Payroll clerk for Tin Star Season 2.
Research/Talent Liaison at ST/OPS Canada
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Leveraged media contacts to recruit culturally diverse role players for embattled village scenes; collaborated with military trainers to create realistic settings.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Death of Romance: Sourced diverse personalities; conducted pre-interviews; gathered statistics with sociologists.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Rare Metal: Created bios on Para-Olympians; focused on training and sponsorship; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Harder I Fight: Researched unconventional women in combat sports; secured training centers for filming; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Balancing Act: Created biographical packages; gathered family photos/videos; facilitated pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Valour: Connected with volunteer firefighters; consulted historians; gathered insights from museum curators.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Tribal Alliance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Path to Freedom: Collected youth suicide statistics in First Nations communities; researched historical healing rituals; secured locations.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Build it Forward: Researched homelessness; collaborated with agencies aiding the working poor; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Pet Heroes: Researched animal rescues; built timelines; conducted pre-interviews; identified animal experts; helped greenlight project.
Story Researcher at Second Chance Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006The Second Chance: Investigated animal rescue organizations; created bios for volunteers and shelter staff.
Trainee Production Coordinator at RSA USA Inc / The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Trainee production coordinator; supported production workflows on a major feature.
Trainee Production Coordinator at RSA USA Inc / Plan B
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Trainee production coordinator; assisted with production logistics for Plan B.
Production Assistant at Brokeback Mountain
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Production assistant supporting on-location coordination and logistics.
Production Assistant at Open Range
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Production assistant supporting on-set operations and location management.
Locations PA at Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations PA supporting on-location scouting and coordination.
Locations PA at Texas Rangers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations PA assisting with on-location logistics and coordination.
2nd Assistant Accountant (EP Smart Accounting) at My Life with the Walter Boys / S2
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Provided accounting support on set, processed payroll and on-set financial transactions across the production.
Set Dec Coordinator at Joe Pickett / S2
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Coordinated set decoration schedules, cash set on set, asset hub duties and department timecards.
Admin Assistant / Set Dec at Under the Banner of Heaven
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Administrative support and on-set set decoration coordination across production.
Admin Assistant / Costumes (CASHET/SYNC ON SET) at Imagine Television Billy the Kid
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Administrative support and costume-set coordination.
Set Inventory Manager (Carpentry / Wrap) at Fraggle Rock
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Managed set inventory, carpentry wrap tasks and on-set logistics.
Payroll Clerk at Let Him Go
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Processed payroll and financial documents for the production.
Payroll Clerk at Tin Star Season 2
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Managed payroll for the production team.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Death of Romance (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Researched sociological aspects, conducted pre-interviews, and supported production with narrative leads.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Rare Metal (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Created bios on Para-Olympians, conducted pre-interviews and supported production with story leads.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Harder I Fight (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Researched unconventional women in combat sports, secured training centers for filming, conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Balancing Act (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Created biographical packages with images and timelines showcasing modern family life; facilitated pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Valour (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Connected with volunteer firefighters, consulted historians, and secured filming locations.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Path to Freedom (Tribal Alliance)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Collected statistics on youth suicide within First Nations, researched healing rituals, and secured locations.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Build it Forward (Corkscrew Media)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Researched homelessness and worked with agencies, found families in need of housing, conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Pet Heroes (Corkscrew Media)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Researched 20+ incidents where animals saved lives; coordinated with families, first responders and experts; initial research green-lit the project.
Story Researcher at The Second Chance (Second Chance Productions)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Investigated animal rescue organizations; created bios on volunteers and shelter staff; conducted pre-interviews.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Hell on Wheels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Assisted with production coordination and on-set operations as a trainee.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Paris, France – The Selective Works of TS Spivet
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Trainee production coordination on international project.
Assistant Production Coordinator at Love Me (Love Me Productions Inc.)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Supported production with scheduling and on-set coordination.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Build it Forward With Paul Brandt
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Research for documentary segments and on-set liaison.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Pet Heroes
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Researched animal rescue incidents; coordinated pre-interviews and timelines.
Story Researcher at The Second Chance
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Investigated animal rescue organizations; created bios and statistics.
Trainee Production Coordinator at The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Trainee production coordination for feature film.
Locations PA at Open Range
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Locations assistant on feature film.
Key Researcher/Production Liaison/Publicity at APTN / Herd of One Media
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Researched 12 Indigenous warriors; created timelines; sourced historical images; wrote subject/academic biographies; connected with museums, historians and academic institutions; supported publicity.
Research/Talent Liaison/Publicity at ST/OPS Canada
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Leveraged media contacts to recruit diverse role players and worked with military trainers to create authentic battlefield scenes.
Story Researcher/ Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Investigated diverse profiles for Death of Romance; conducted pre-interviews; gathered statistics and collaborated with sociologists.
Story Researcher /Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Created bios on Para-Olympians, focusing on training challenges and sponsorship; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Researched unconventional women who train and compete in combat sports; secured training centers for filming; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Created biographical packages with images and timelines showcasing the challenges of modern family life; gathered family photos/videos; facilitated pre-interviews.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Connected with volunteer firefighters to showcase their challenges; sought out historians; conducted interviews.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at Tribal Alliance
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Collected youth suicide statistics in First Nations communities; researched healing rituals; secured First Nations locations; worked with Indigenous administrators.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Researched homelessness; partnered with agencies serving the working poor; located families in need of housing; conducted pre-interviews.
Story Researcher/Production Liaison at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Researched 20+ incidents where animals saved lives; coordinated with families, first responders, and animal experts; managed pre-interviews and timelines; initial research greenlit project.
Production Assistant at Warner Brothers / Nomadic Pictures
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Inception production assistant; supported on-set operations and logistics on the feature Inception.
Trainee Production Coordinator at RSA USA Inc
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Gained exposure to production coordination processes on Plan B; assisted with scheduling and logistics.
Locations PA at Open Range Productions
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Provided location support and on-set coordination.
Locations PA at Paramount / Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Assisted location tasks and on-set coordination.
Key Researcher / Production Liaison / Publicity at APTN / Herd of One Media
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Researched 12 Indigenous female warriors; created timelines and biographies; connected with museums, historians and academic institutions; produced biographical and research content for producers and directors; supported set decor, props and costumes with informed research.
Research / Talent Liaison / Publicity at ST/OPS Canada
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Leveraged media contacts to recruit culturally diverse role players for an embattled village; collaborated with military trainers to create a realistic battlefield on a Canadian military base.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Second Chance Productions
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007The Second Chance: Investigated animal rescue organizations; bios on volunteers and shelter staff; collected welfare statistics.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Serendipity Films / Paris, France
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012The Selective Works of TS Spivet: Assisted production coordination activities in a feature project.
Assistant Production Coordinator at Love Me Productions Inc.
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Love Me: Assisted with day-to-day production coordination for feature.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Warner Bros / The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Assisted production coordination tasks on set; supported on-location operations and scheduling.
Prep - Admin Assistant / Costumes at Netflix – The Abandons
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Administrative prep and costume coordination; managed CASHET/SYNC ON SET activities and DPO; processed international timecards.
Set Dec Coordinator at Paramount – Joe Pickett S2
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Set decoration coordination; managed CASHET/SYNC ON SET and DPO workflows.
Admin Assistant Set Dec at FXP Aggregate Films
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Administrative support for Set Decoration; processed CASHET/SYNC ON SET and DPO tasks; supported department timing.
Admin Assistant Costumes at Imagine Television – Billy the Kid
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Administrative assistance and costumes support; coordinated scheduling and logistics for costume department.
Set Inventory Manager (Carpentry / Wrap) at Fraggle Rock – Caverna Productions INC.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Managed set inventory, carpentry wrap logistics, and related wrap activities for production.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007The Second Chance: researched organizations that rescue animals; conducted pre-interviews.
Production Assistant at Warner Bros – Brokeback Mountain
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Assisted production on feature film; supported various departments with logistical tasks.
Locations PA at Paramount – Texas Rangers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations assistant supporting shoot logistics and location management.
Locations PA at Paramount – Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations coordination and on-set support for production.
Locations PA at Paramount – Texas Rangers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations assistant for shoot coordination and logistics.
Prep - Admin Assist at The Abandons
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Administrative prep and costumes support; managed CASHET/SYNC ON SET/CHEQUE REQ, DPO, and international timecards.
Admin Assist Set Dec at Under the Banner of Heaven
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Administrative support for set decoration and costume departments; DPO and timecard coordination.
Admin Assist Costumes at Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Costume department admin support; CASHET/SYNC ON SET; DPO; international timecards.
Set Inventory Manager at Fraggle Rock
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Set inventory management; carpentry wrap coordination; wrap activities.
Key Researcher/Production Liaison/Publicity at APTN Herd of 1 Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Researched Indigenous history; created timelines; connected with museums, historians, and academic institutions.
Balancing Act at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Story researcher/Production liaison; created biographical packages and gathered timelines and photos.
Valour at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Story researcher/Production liaison; connected with volunteer firefighters, historians, museum curators.
Path to Freedom at Tribal Alliance
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Collected statistics on youth suicide; researched historical healing rituals; secured First Nations film locations.
Build it Forward at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Researched homelessness; worked with agencies; found families in need of homes; conducted pre-interviews.
Pet Heroes at Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Researched 20+ incidents where animals were credited with saving lives; connected with families, first responders.
The Second Chance at Second Chance Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Investigated organizations which rescue animals; created bios on volunteer veterinarians and shelter staff.
Damnation Wardrobe Coordinator (IA212 Permit) at NBC Hell on Wheels
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Wardrobe coordinator; IA212 permit compliance.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford at Warner Bros
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Trainee Production Coordinator
Brokeback Mountain at Warner Bros
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Production Assistant
Plan B Karroll's Christmas at RSA USA Inc / Plan B
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Trainee Production Coordinator
The Selective Works of TS Spivet at Serendipity Films
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Trainee Production Coordinator
Little House on the Prairie at Disney / Touchstone
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Production Assistant
Open Range at Open Range Productions
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Locations PA
Snow Day at Paramount
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Texas Rangers at Paramount
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Rat Race at Paramount / Miramax
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Prep - Admin Assistant (Costumes) at Netflix
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Administrative support for production prep and costume coordination; managed cash et/sync on-set duties, DPO coordination, and international timecard processing.
Admin Assistant / Set Dec at FXP Aggregate Films
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Admin and set dressing coordination; assisted with on-set activities and DPO-related tasks; supported multiple departments with timecards and scheduling.
Admin Assistant / Set Dec at Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Administrative support for Billy the Kid, including costume coordination and on-set logistics.
Payroll Clerk at Let Him Go (Aggregate Films)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Payroll processing and related administrative tasks for feature production.
Payroll Clerk at Tin Star Season 2 (Kudos)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Payroll-related duties for television production.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Cork Screw Media / Country Music Television
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Builds and coordinates on-set research, timelines, and pre-interviews for various reality formats.
Daughter of the Bride – Trainee Production Coordinator at Voice Pictures / Gaumont
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Trainee production coordination duties during feature development.
Production & Personal Assistant at Tori & Dean (Inn Love)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Production and personal assistant duties for reality TV production.
Locations PA at Paramount Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations assistant on family feature.
Research Collaborator at Independent / Casting Research
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2025Collaborated with casting directors to source individuals with specialized skills, including former military personnel, pioneer women/woodsmen, gifted children, diversity talent and performers with advanced musical abilities.
Education
Qualifications
EP Smart Accounting
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025Bold Sign
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025EP Smart PO
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025EP Smart Accounting
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Digital Purchase Orders/Cheque Reqs
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Bold Sign
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026EP Smart PO
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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