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Bill Pruitt is a seasoned television producer with extensive experience in documentary series, reality TV, and film production. He has overseen post-production for "Race to Survive Alaska" and has worked on various projects for National Geographic, HBO, and NBCUniversal. Pruitt holds an MFA in Film Writing, Directing & Producing from Columbia University and a BA in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College.

Experience

  • Original Productions
    • Burbank, California, United States
    • Executive Producer/Showrunner
      • Jul 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Burbank, California, United States

      Oversaw Post Production of "Race to Survive Alaska" competition reality series for USA/Peacock.

  • ITV
    • Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Executive Producer
      • Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
      • Los Angeles, California, United States

      Overseeing a new six-part documentary series for Nat Geo Wild.

  • "ANIMALISTIC"
    • Malibu, California, United States
    • Creator
      • Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Malibu, California, United States

      Hour-long podcast hosted by Alison Eastwood and William McNamara regarding the intersection between humans and animals around the world. Available soon where all podcasts can be found.

  • True West
    • Los Angeles, California
    • Writer/Producer/Director
      • Nov 1999 - Apr 2022
      • Los Angeles, California

      A media consulting and production entity, True West was created to meet the ever-increasing need for corporate media branding, narrative enhancement and in-house instructional videos produced in a high quality, entertaining and provocative fashion.

  • HBO
    • Miami, Florida
    • Consulting Producer
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
      • Miami, Florida

      Consulted on the Fusion Production of "Outpost" Executive Produced by Pharrell Williams and Juan Rendon.

  • Amazon
    • "Eat the World"
    • Executive Producer
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016
      • "Eat the World"

      "Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse"

  • VICE Media, LLC
    • Venice, California
    • Executive Producer
      • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
      • Venice, California

  • Animal Planet
    • Isla Mona, Puerto Rico
    • Executive Producer
      • Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
      • Isla Mona, Puerto Rico

      Oversaw shooting and editing of the 2 hour docmentary special "Monster Island" scheduled to premiere during Animal Planet's highly rated "Monster Week".

  • National Geographic
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Executive Producer
      • May 2014 - Nov 2014
      • Greater New York City Area

  • NBCUniversal, Inc.
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Executive Producer
      • Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
      • Greater New York City Area

      Produced "Catching Hell" about commercial spear fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • The History Channel
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Executive Producer
      • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Oversaw editing on the hit series "Swamp People"

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-Creator/Executive Producer
      • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

      Co-created and oversaw production of "Weed Country".

    • Co-Executive Producer
      • Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

      Shared Showrunner duties on Discovery's hit series "Deadliest Catch".

  • The History Channel
    • Los Angeles, California
    • Supervising Producer
      • May 2010 - Sep 2010
      • Los Angeles, California

      Oversaw filming of "IRT: Deadliest Roads"

  • NBC News
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Executive Producer
      • Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
      • Greater New York City Area

      Produced "The Wanted" about tracking down alleged perpetrators of the Rwanda Genocide.

  • A&E Television
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Creator/Executive Producer
      • Dec 2009 - 2010
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Showrunner, creator of "Katy & Jay: Some Assembly Required"

  • CBS Corporation
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Supervising Producer
      • 2002 - Aug 2009
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Oversaw field and post on the Emmy Award Winning "Amazing Race"

  • NBCUniversal, Inc.
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Producer
      • 2003 - 2007
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Produced the premiere two seasons of "The Apprentice".

    • Producer
      • 2003 - 2003

      Produced "Paradise Hotel".

  • Viacom
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Director
      • Nov 2001 - Mar 2002
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Directed the first season of "MTV's Sorority Life"

    • Producer
      • 1997 - 2002

      Produced the "E! True Hollywood Story" among other programs.

    • Producer
      • 1997 - 2002

      Produced the "E! True Hollywood Story" premiere season and went on to help launch the Style Network with the series "Stylemaker".

    • Coordinator
      • 1982 - 1997

      Production Coordinator for the labs and then ultimately the public panel discussions at the Sundance Film Festival.

Education

  • 1989 - 1991
    Columbia University
    MFA, Film Writing, Directing & Producing
  • 1980 - 1984
    Lewis & Clark College
    BA, International Affairs

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