Pedro Pontoni
Award winning creative projects director and producer specialised in video, photography and events work for lifestyle industries, including architecture/interiors, beauty, consumer goods and fashion. Built a reputation as a transformative professional with expertise in the design and seamless execution of projects of all scopes and sizes for international clients such as Agnès B., Aston Martin, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Ferrero, Harper's Bazaar, Heineken and Vodafone.
As the Global Production Manager at Jo Malone London, I oversee international campaigns across stills and motion, from concept to final delivery. Liaising with different and senior stakeholders, I manage any given project/shoot with the same level of attention, communication and collaboration, regardless of size and budget.
As the Main Creative Producer at The Wall Group, a premier talent management agency, I spearheaded the development and implementation of the production division. My role was multifaceted, focusing on driving the agency's growth by establishing strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and leading brands. Key Responsibilities: Production Development - Structured and launched the production side of the agency, creating streamlined processes and ensuring seamless integration with talent management services. Relationship Building - Cultivated and managed key relationships with high-profile clients, top-tier brands, and reliable suppliers, enhancing the agency's reputation and expanding its network. Project Management - Oversaw the end-to-end production process for various projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery that met client expectations. Budget Management - Assisted in creating and managing the overall budget, optimizing costs while maintaining top-tier service delivery. Talent Support - Coordinated travel, accommodation, and visa requirements for our talent, ensuring they had everything they needed to perform at their best on a global stage.
Briefing/debriefing, scoping, planning and budgeting through to overall production management for the delivery of various assets in the digital and live realms for clients.
Coordinate and manage award-winning video projects from creative conception, shooting, post-production and delivery. Organize budgets and oversee contracts, as well as all other operations and logistics.
Performed research to develop specific talent and crew needs. Ran talent management process from first contact to final job placement, curating a creative independent talent database in Europe and South America. Collaborated with the Creative Director on content creation for company website and social media platforms.
Oversaw all aspects of video production, photoshoots and live events. Developed agency's strategy. Successfully completed production designs for demanding clients on-time and on-budget.
Production and editing of a short documentary during Cannes Film Festival for Adobe at The American Pavilion.
Worked at four different shops at Disney's Animal Kingdom covering sales, cash handling, customer service and stock.