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Stella Staab is a seasoned producer with extensive experience in film, television, and documentary production. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours Degree) in Screen Production from the University of Auckland, with a specialization in Directing for Documentary. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Stella has worked on various projects, including feature documentaries, TV series, and web commercials.

Credentials

  • BA(Hons) in Screen Production. First Class Honours specializing in Directing for Documentary.
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Experience

  • Bloom Pictures
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Producer
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Story Syndicate
    • New Zealand
    • Field Producer
      • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      • New Zealand

      Untitled Rapinoe project.Feature documentary shot during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Producer
      • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

      6 x 1hrsNew commission for large US Network. Food and culture travelogue celebrating Africa.

    • Assistant Producer
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      Eat Africa

  • Off the Fence
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    • Producer
      • May 2022 - Jun 2022
      • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

      History, crime, travel series for US doco streaming platform CuriosityStream.Produced episode "Ötzi the Iceman" filmed in Italy and Austria

  • Twofour
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    • Producer
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

      ‘Our School’ series 8 for CBBC. Location based obs-doc series following students at an all-girls boarding school.

  • Off the Fence
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    • Assistant Producer
      • Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

      Ancient Murder DetectivesHistorical Crime Documentary6 part series for US streaming platform CuriosityStream

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assisant Producer
      • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

      RHS Chelsea Flower Show

    • Assistant Producer
      • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

      Pinch of Nom (Food)

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Casting Assistant Producer
      • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

      New BBC1 eco-focused consumer series

    • Assistant Producer
      • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

      How To Spend It Well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield - ITVFood & Drink Episode

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

      Shop Well for Less - BBC One

    • Assistant Producer
      • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

      Eat Well For Less - Series 7 - BBC One• Family Assistant Producer• Kitchen Labs Assistant Producer

    • Casting Assistant Producer
      • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

      Casting AP - Channel 5 - Obs-Doc series "My New Greek Life"

    • Casting Assistant Producer
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      Casting AP - ITV - series 10 of quiz/game show 'Tipping Point'

  • Many Makers
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Casting Director
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018
      • London, United Kingdom

      Casting Director - TVC

  • Untold Projects Ltd
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Assistant Producer
      • Apr 2017 - May 2018
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      ATEED - Auckland Tourism 'Love Your Weekend' Campaign6 x Online adverts1 x 30sec TVCProduction Co-Ord/Production Manager/Location

  • Seven Network
    • New Zealand
    • Casting Producer & Contributor Manager
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      • New Zealand

      My Kitchen Rules NZ - Series 4

  • Barefoot Casting
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Casting Assistant
      • 2013 - Mar 2018
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Assisted in the casting of over 25 different projects including international and local film, television & television commercials. Casting Directors Matt & Mike Dwyer are internationally recognised and are one of the most successful commercial casting companies in New Zealand.

  • Eureka Productions
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Casting Producer
      • Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      NZ based Casting Producer for Australian TV Show Spartan.

  • Inside Out Productions
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Deputy Stage Manager
      • Apr 2017 - May 2017
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Deputy Stage ManagerWorld Masters Games 2017 Opening CeremonyResponsible for stage and performer aspects of the World Masters Games 2017 Opening Ceremony.Leading a team of assistant stage managers.

  • Seven Network
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Casting Producer & Contributor Manager
      • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      My Kitchen Rules NZ - Series 3

  • Augusto
    • Auckland City
    • Casting Researcher
      • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
      • Auckland City

      Mitre 10 On DemandTalent Researcher- Sourcing local talent for 5 different web-series for Mitre 10 On-Demand.

  • Inside Out Productions
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Assistant Stage Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Live Event - 'Les Mills Bodypump 100 Launch'3 day event.Assistant Stage Manager:• Wrangling talent i.e. talent mic-ups, entries/exits• Assisting in safeguarding the stage for performers• Interpersonal position, working as a team to deliver a stand-out show

  • Top Shelf Productions Ltd
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Researcher
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      TV Series - 'The Get Growing Roadshow'Talent & Locations researcher:• Sourcing interesting (incl. visually) New Zealand gardens and landscape designs with engaging talent to feature as part of a 'landscape/garden tour' with Justin Newcombe.• Processing applications and interviewing (& filming) potential talent and their gardens to be selected for a 3 week garden makeover.

  • MediaWorks NZ
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Freelance Production (Various Roles)
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Casual work.TV Series - 'Funny Girls'Locations Manager/Art Department• Recce locations• Conduit between property and crew• Ensure sets are dressed appropriately and respectfullyWardrobe HOD & Wardrobe Assist• Organise talent into correct costumes, maintain costume upkeep both on set and in wardrobe.• Troubleshoot, adhere to tight schedules and be able to quickly create character appropriate outfits from a provided clothing collection.Production Assistant• Wrangle talent, source props, assist with on set Art Department.TV Series - 'Jono & Ben'Art Department/Production Assistant• Research and source costumes & props for scripted skits• Act as on set Art Department and Wardrobe for scripted skits

  • Jovial Entertainment
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Freelance Talent Wrangler
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      One-off role for TVC/Web Commercial.• Recruiting a mixed demographic of public around the CBD to be involved in vox-pops.

  • South Pacific Pictures Ltd
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Freelance Locations Assistant
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      Casual work.TV Series - '800 Words' (Season Two) by Weld Productions (a subsidiary of South Pacific Pictures)• Public Relations: Conduit between crew and public.• Ensures no permitting conditions are broken while filming on location.

  • Screentime
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Freelance Production Coordinator
      • Mar 2016 - May 2016
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      TV Series – ‘You’re Back In The Room’• Production coordinating: Talent wrangling, call sheets, personal schedules, assisting with shoot schedules, production book, wardrobe hair & make-up schedules, unit lists, contracts.• Casting: Scouting talent, liaising with talent & assisting in auditions, managing schedules & main point of contact for Extras• Audience wrangler: Creating/managing on-line ticketing system, organising seating plans, managing audience load in & exits.• Marketing: Managing social media Facebook page.

    • New Zealand
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Production Coordinator
      • Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

      TV Documentary – ‘Split Enz’• Production coordinating: scheduling and managing archive and transfers, talent wrangling, call sheets.

    • Freelance Production Assistant
      • May 2015 - Feb 2016

      Platinum funded NZOA documentary series – ‘Decades in Colour’• Edit assist: Footage ingest, transcoding, talent & theme sequences, exporting.• Production coordinating: Network & company deliverables, talent wrangling, call sheets.• Research: Talent & archive sourcing.• Production assist: Operating projection equipment, filming & digitising footage, creating catalogues & libraries, data wrangling, logging & transcribing, petty cash.

  • Media Blanco
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Freelance Production Assistant
      • 2015 - 2015
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      TOYOTA Armchair Test Drive – ‘My First Home’ - Interactive Web Advertisements• Production coordinating: Talent wrangling, preparing call sheets, catering• Production design: Prop sourcing• Production assist: Set & prop changes, runner

    • Freelance Consent Former
      • 2015 - 2015

      ‘Police 10 7’ - TV Reality Series• Production assist: Interpersonal role - common sense and confidence communicating with participants and police from various social, economic and cultural backgrounds.• Write up of reports, managed petty cash.

    • Freelance Production Assistant
      • 2015 - 2015

      ‘Descent from Disaster’ - TV Docu-drama Series• Research: Story sourcing using archives. • Assist: Transcribing & call sheets.

Education

  • 2011 - 2014
    The University of Auckland
    Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours Degree) - BA (Hons), Screen Production: Directing for Documentary
  • 2011 - 2014
    University of Auckland
    Bachelor’s Degree, Screen Production - Directing for Documentary
  • 2003 - 2010
    Saint Kentigern College
    High School, International Baccalaureate 35, Graduated with Honours

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