158 - Matt Faris Agency Producer & Black Filmmaker Database
Episode description
In this episode: Matt Faris, Agency Producer
Matt Faris is a veteran producer of national work for brands including Wal-Mart and McDonalds, Matt joined 22squared from Bernstein-Rein in 2007. He went on to restructure the Broadcast, Interactive and Print Production departments to create the agency's first Integrated Production Department. Tasked to rebuild the production department at Havas Worldwide Chicago in 2012, Matt led production for integrated campaigns for clients such as Michelob Ultra, Cracker Barrel, and Reynolds while also running the internal production company, MADE.
He then moved to Austin to build Sanders\Wingo's first staff production department and along the way created the agency's first internal production arm. More recently, he joined GSD&M as an Executive Producer working with clients such as Southwest Airlines, Hampton, and Universal Parks and Resorts.
High-profile white film editors tried to shut down a search for Black creators in a private Facebook group
https://www.insider.com/high-profile-film-editors-called-out-job-posting-black-creators-2020-6
Black in Film - Black Filmmaker Database:
https://www.blackinfilm.com/black-in-film-database
Black Voice Over Actor Database:
https://www.aavadb.com
Dr. Robin DiAngelo Discusses 'White Fragility'
https://youtu.be/45ey4jgoxeU
Next Weeks "Do The Work" Homework:
13th - Ava DuVernay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
Topics
Crew Safety, Black In Film, Black Voice Over Actors, Agency Producers
Interview Guest
Matt Faris
IG: @bionicmattfaris
Twitter: @bionicmattfaris
www.linkedin.com/in/matt-faris
Take Action
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Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com
Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com
Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com
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Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com
Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com
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