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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 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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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 – Joe Pickett S2
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Set decoration coordination; managed CASHET/SYNC ON SET and DPO workflows.
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.
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 Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Administrative support for Billy the Kid, including costume coordination and on-set logistics.
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.
Set Inventory Manager at Fraggle Rock
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Set inventory management; carpentry wrap coordination; wrap activities.
Admin Assist Costumes at Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Costume department admin support; CASHET/SYNC ON SET; DPO; 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.
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.
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.
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.
Set Inventory Manager (Carpentry / Wrap) at Fraggle Rock
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Managed set inventory, carpentry wrap tasks and on-set logistics.
Admin Assistant / Costumes (CASHET/SYNC ON SET) at Imagine Television Billy the Kid
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Administrative support and costume-set coordination.
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 at Imagine Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Admin and costumes support for Billy the Kid; CASHET/SYNC ON SET.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Let Him Go (Aggregate Films)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Payroll processing and related administrative tasks for feature production.
Payroll Clerk at Let Him Go
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Processed payroll and financial documents for the production.
Payroll Clerk at Focus Features
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Payroll clerk on Let Him Go; handled payroll processes.
Payroll Clerk at Tin Star Season 2 (Kudos)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Payroll-related duties for television production.
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.
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.
Payroll Clerk at Tin Star Season 2
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Managed payroll for the production team.
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.
Payroll Clerk at Kudos TV Live
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Payroll clerk for Tin Star Season 2.
Damnation Wardrobe Coordinator (IA212 Permit) at NBC Hell on Wheels
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Wardrobe coordinator; IA212 permit compliance.
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, 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, 2016Investigated diverse profiles for Death of Romance; conducted pre-interviews; gathered statistics and collaborated with sociologists.
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 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 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 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, 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, 2016Death of Romance: Sourced diverse personalities; conducted pre-interviews; gathered statistics with sociologists.
Balancing Act at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Story researcher/Production liaison; created biographical packages and gathered timelines and photos.
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 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 enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Balancing Act: Created biographical packages; gathered family photos/videos; facilitated pre-interviews.
Valour at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Story researcher/Production liaison; connected with volunteer firefighters, historians, museum curators.
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 Valour (enriquePoe Moving Pictures)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Connected with volunteer firefighters, consulted historians, and secured filming locations.
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.
The Selective Works of TS Spivet at Serendipity Films
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Trainee Production Coordinator
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.
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.
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.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Paris, France – The Selective Works of TS Spivet
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Trainee production coordination on international project.
Trainee Production Coordinator at Hell on Wheels
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Assisted with production coordination and on-set operations as a trainee.
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 Tribal Alliance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Path to Freedom: Collected youth suicide statistics in First Nations communities; researched historical healing rituals; secured locations.
Assistant Production Coordinator at Love Me Productions Inc.
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Love Me: Assisted with day-to-day production coordination for feature.
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 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.
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.
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 Build it Forward With Paul Brandt
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Research for documentary segments and on-set liaison.
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 Corkscrew Media
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Build it Forward: Researched homelessness; collaborated with agencies aiding the working poor; conducted pre-interviews.
Production & Personal Assistant at Tori & Dean (Inn Love)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Production and personal assistant duties for reality TV production.
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.
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.
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.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at Pet Heroes
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Researched animal rescue incidents; coordinated pre-interviews and timelines.
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 / 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.
Daughter of the Bride – Trainee Production Coordinator at Voice Pictures / Gaumont
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Trainee production coordination duties during feature development.
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.
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.
Story Researcher / Production Liaison at enriquePoe Moving Pictures
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007The Second Chance: researched organizations that rescue animals; conducted pre-interviews.
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.
Story Researcher at The Second Chance
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Investigated animal rescue organizations; created bios and statistics.
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.
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.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford at Warner Bros
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Trainee Production Coordinator
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.
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.
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.
Little House on the Prairie at Disney / Touchstone
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
Brokeback Mountain at Warner Bros
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Production Assistant
Production Assistant at Warner Bros – Brokeback Mountain
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Assisted production on feature film; supported various departments with logistical tasks.
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.
Production Assistant at Open Range
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Production assistant supporting on-set operations and location management.
Production Assistant at Brokeback Mountain
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Production assistant supporting on-location coordination and logistics.
Trainee Production Coordinator at RSA USA Inc / Plan B
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Trainee production coordinator; assisted with production logistics for Plan B.
Open Range at Open Range Productions
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Locations PA
Locations PA at Open Range Productions
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Provided location support and on-set coordination.
Locations PA at Open Range
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Locations assistant on feature film.
Locations PA at Paramount Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations assistant on family feature.
Rat Race at Paramount / Miramax
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Texas Rangers at Paramount
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Snow Day at Paramount
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations PA
Locations PA at Paramount – Texas Rangers
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Locations assistant for shoot coordination and logistics.
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 supporting shoot logistics and location management.
Locations PA at Paramount / Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Assisted location tasks and on-set coordination.
Locations PA at Texas Rangers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations PA assisting with on-location logistics and coordination.
Locations PA at Snow Day
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Locations PA supporting on-location scouting and coordination.
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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