Hi, I’m Artem Bakatov, a production professional based in New York City with a track record of overseeing logistics for feature documentaries and festival productions. I’ve led teams of 25+ people, managed complex schedules, budgets, vendor contracts, and day-to-day operations to keep productions on track from pre-production through delivery. I excel at cross-team collaboration, vendor negotiations, and building efficient on-set workflows that balance creative vision with practical constraints. I’m passionate about storytelling through well-organized productions, impactful campaigns, and engaging festival experiences, and I love helping filmmakers bring ambitious projects to life.

Artem Bakatov

Hi, I’m Artem Bakatov, a production professional based in New York City with a track record of overseeing logistics for feature documentaries and festival productions. I’ve led teams of 25+ people, managed complex schedules, budgets, vendor contracts, and day-to-day operations to keep productions on track from pre-production through delivery. I excel at cross-team collaboration, vendor negotiations, and building efficient on-set workflows that balance creative vision with practical constraints. I’m passionate about storytelling through well-organized productions, impactful campaigns, and engaging festival experiences, and I love helping filmmakers bring ambitious projects to life.

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Hi, I’m Artem Bakatov, a production professional based in New York City with a track record of overseeing logistics for feature documentaries and festival productions. I’ve led teams of 25+ people, managed complex schedules, budgets, vendor contracts, and day-to-day operations to keep productions on track from pre-production through delivery.

I excel at cross-team collaboration, vendor negotiations, and building efficient on-set workflows that balance creative vision with practical constraints. I’m passionate about storytelling through well-organized productions, impactful campaigns, and engaging festival experiences, and I love helping filmmakers bring ambitious projects to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Ukrainian
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Line Producer at Queens Ballroom Production LLC
August 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Oversaw production logistics for a feature documentary with a crew of 25+, managing scheduling, budgeting, and day-to-day operations. Administered 40 vendor contracts and expense tracking, ensuring compliance with union, insurance, and safety standards. Led logistics planning and execution for 30 shoot days, ensuring all departments operate efficiently within a $200K budget. Supervised permitting, location agreements, and on-set workflows, facilitating communication across 10+ production departments.
Production Coordinator at Chelsea Film Festival
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Developed and managed the festival's event schedule, including a two-day Industry Panel and networking events. Facilitated DCP submissions for 150 films, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring a seamless screening process. Served as primary liaison for 100+ filmmakers, providing personalized support, resolving inquiries, and guiding them through the festival process from selection to premiere. Drove marketing strategy that achieved 2M audience engagements across festival channels.
Film Producer at Silver Harbor Films
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed and managed production budgets of up to $100,000, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial plans. Secured and negotiated filming locations across France, Singapore, Malaysia and the US, resolving logistical challenges while balancing creative vision with budget and logistics. Managed permitting and insurance documentation for productions across multiple locations, acting as primary liaison with property managers and local authorities. Led crews of 25-50 cast and crew members, fostering collaborative, efficient and safe environments. Developed a targeted festival submission plan tailored to each film's genre and market potential with premieres in Singapore, Clermont-Ferrand and Los Angeles.
Campaign Producer at Valentino Paris
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Collaborated with Valentino's team to translate brand vision into a visually cohesive and emotionally resonant campaign. Led successful casting process along with casting director Ben Grimes for 15 actors, including talent scouting, coordinating auditions, and selecting actors/models to align with the director's vision. Managed a budget of €900,000 across talent, crew, location and equipment, ensuring efficient resource allocation and on-time completion. Secured international music licensing for “In The Mix (Fast Eddie’s Mix)” by Mix Masters feat. MC Action, coordinating with licensing companies for rights clearance and usage approval. Oversaw post-production and color finishing to ensure alignment with Valentino's visual standards.
Creative Producer at Armand Heitz
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Led the campaign for a collaborative & exclusive wine launch between Armani and Heitz and Soho House Paris. Facilitated production of a short documentary exploring the mentorship between a renowned winemaker and a student, sparking dialogue around Old World vs. New World winemaking traditions. Attracted 600 organic buyers through a visually-driven strategy highlighting the artist as an integral part of winemaking in Burgundy. Covered the flagship event of the collaboration at Soho House Paris, generating over 400K engagements on a single post.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Art at Emerson College & Paris College of Art
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Pinnacle Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Graduation Speaker
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other