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I'm a production leader with over 20 years of experience guiding client projects from concept to delivery. I build and manage teams, define scope, optimize processes, and cultivate lasting client relationships to drive results. As the founder of Electric City Pictures and a hands-on producer/director, I've led branded content, large-scale broadcasts, and global live events for high-profile clients like Salesforce, BMW, MTV, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. I thrive on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.…I'm a production leader with over 20 years of experience guiding client projects from concept to delivery. I build and manage teams, define scope, optimize processes, and cultivate lasting client relationships to drive results. As the founder of Electric City Pictures and a hands-on producer/director, I've led branded content, large-scale broadcasts, and global live events for high-profile clients like Salesforce, BMW, MTV, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. I thrive on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.

Richard Schlansker

Film Director, Film Producer, Executive Producer, +2

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I'm a production leader with over 20 years of experience guiding client projects from concept to delivery. I build and manage teams, define scope, optimize processes, and cultivate lasting client relationships to drive results. As the founder of Electric City Pictures and a hands-on producer/director, I've led branded content, large-scale broadcasts, and global live events for high-profile clients like Salesforce, BMW, MTV, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. I thrive on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.…I'm a production leader with over 20 years of experience guiding client projects from concept to delivery. I build and manage teams, define scope, optimize processes, and cultivate lasting client relationships to drive results. As the founder of Electric City Pictures and a hands-on producer/director, I've led branded content, large-scale broadcasts, and global live events for high-profile clients like Salesforce, BMW, MTV, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. I thrive on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.

Available to hire

I’m a production leader with over 20 years of experience guiding client projects from concept to delivery. I build and manage teams, define scope, optimize processes, and cultivate lasting client relationships to drive results.

As the founder of Electric City Pictures and a hands-on producer/director, I’ve led branded content, large-scale broadcasts, and global live events for high-profile clients like Salesforce, BMW, MTV, and The Oprah Winfrey Network. I thrive on creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.

Skills

Branding

Copywriting

Script

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Script

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Executive Producer & Director at Electric City Pictures, Inc.

January 1, 2010 - November 7, 2025

Founded and operates a production company specializing in branded content, marketing and PR projects, large-scale multi-camera broadcast productions, and global live events. Manages client relationships with high-profile entities and oversees production, post-production, and delivery. Oversees budgets routinely exceeding $1,000,000 and handles client contracts. Leads business development, pitches, quotes, and presentations, coordinating freelance teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Co-Executive Producer and Director at iHeart Media Creative Studio

May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Directed and produced the nine-hour iHeart Radio Music Festival Daytime Stage for digital distribution. Planned and executed marketing activations, including merchandise distribution to event attendees. Managed payroll services for a production team exceeding 200 members.

Director and Producer at The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Directed a two-camera documentary crew for the nationwide Iyanla Van Zant tour across multiple American cities. Directed and produced a 10-camera live production at King’s Theatre in Brooklyn with a full audience of 3,676.

Director and Producer at Lippe-Taylor Public Relations

November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Directed production of a Johnson & Johnson Mentor Breast Implants commercial, managing a 35-person camera crew and supervising location scouting, casting, and actress selection. Coordinated post-production and ensured final delivery to client.

Director and Producer at Pfizer Integrated Health All Across America

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Scripted and directed unbranded patient profile videos; collaborated with account managers to align the creative vision with organizational goals. Managed filming across multiple US locations and oversaw post-production and final delivery.

Director and Producer at Laundry Service / Cycle – Digital Advertising Agency

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Directed live multi-camera broadcasts for branded content projects, including a major electronics brand series and a significant Facebook Live automotive product launch. Oversaw location scouting, camera placements, and client refinement of the creative plan.

Director and Producer at Kevin Hart’s LOL Network/Lionsgate/Facebook Live

February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017

Directed and produced an 11-camera live production with over 4 million views; coordinated a 50+ member production team, managing set design, camera plotting, casting, and satellite uplink to network site.