Experience

Magenta Films & Stills

• Netherlands
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Production & Executive Producer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Leads / manages the production & post production team, oversees all production finances, project approvals, and team development. Projects produced include work for Red Bull, Red Bull Racing, the European Paralympic Championships, Brunel, Robeco, and Heijmans. Currently executive producing 3 long form documentaries, including one project also as executive creative producer entirely concepted by myself. Want to collaborate on a project (commercial or film) or want to pitch your docu, music video, or content idea? Reach me at tara@magenta-films.com Show less



Handpanstudio

• Netherlands
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer, Festivals & Workshops

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Produces the yearly Dutch handpan festival in collaboration with the rest of the Handpan Studio team. Conducts outreach & organizes workshops for business team development. Interesting in learning more? Contact me at tara@handpanstudio.com Produces the yearly Dutch handpan festival in collaboration with the rest of the Handpan Studio team. Conducts outreach & organizes workshops for business team development. Interesting in learning more? Contact me at tara@handpanstudio.com



Tara Moon Productions

• The Hague Area, Netherlands

• Producer, Production Consultant, and Educational Booker

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  As a producer I oversee film, photography, and commercial projects at companies such as MediaMonks. My production consultant work allows me to collaborate with filmmakers and producers to help restructure faulty pipelines and issues with communication and workflow, ensuring long term production success. In addition, TMP also conducts educational outreach and sales opportunities for speaking tours with filmmakers and their films. Projects have been in collaboration with major platforms such as HBO, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and PBS. Major press of projects can be found via NYTimes, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Washington Post, and more. Past Projects: Production for - In collaboration with MediaMonks and The Well Traveled Kitchen, I produced a limited cooking series to help educate people on grocery shopping and meal preparation in times of crisis. This shoot was produced remotely (in accordance with new health and safety regulations) and showcases the potential behind continuing live action production while in various stages of quarantine. PR for - The world premiere of Yuri Zeltser's "Our Little Secret". Production consulting for - “Angels in America”, a play hosted during London’s LGBT awareness week (2018) and Ben Powell’s “Nothin’ No Better”. Educational tours / impact production for - Maxim Pozdorovkin's "Clinica de Migrantes", Kurt Vincent's "The Lost Arcade", Daniel Brea's "Escape from Room 18", Ben Powell's "Barge", Andrew Cohn's "Night School", Sam Wainwright Douglas' "Through the Repellent Fence", Sarah Grace Chadwick's "1999", and Davy Rothbart's "17 Blocks" "The Urban Legend Project"; an educational tour of Joshua Zeman’s films "Cropsey", "Killer Legends" and the A&E docu-series "The Killing Season" (from Oscar winning executive producer Alex Gibney). Screening tour of Jeff Ryan and Arielle Cimino's "YouthMin". Show less



Guerrilla

• Netherlands
• Computer Games
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Cinematics Producer

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

  Produced mocap shoots, stunt shoots, VO sessions, character casting, and cinematic & conversation animation. Created and maintained high level budgets, team schedules, inter-department communication and more. Projects shipped: Horizon Forbidden West, Horizon Call of the Mountain (VR), Horizon Burning Shores (DLC). Produced mocap shoots, stunt shoots, VO sessions, character casting, and cinematic & conversation animation. Created and maintained high level budgets, team schedules, inter-department communication and more. Projects shipped: Horizon Forbidden West, Horizon Call of the Mountain (VR), Horizon Burning Shores (DLC).



Media.Monks

• Netherlands
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Producer

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Worked at MediaMonks / Made.For.Digital in Amsterdam as the lead producer on digital and print content campaigns for global brands such as AVON, Braun, P&G, BMW, and Tommy Hilfiger. Oversaw budget negotiation and management, client interactions, scheduling, crew hires, location management, pipeline processes, deliveries, and talent management / hiring. Also taught 2 production master classes to fellow producers - one focused on beauty and fashion shoots, the other pertaining to non commercial film production. For further information on the Content Studio (a collaboration between AVON and MediaMonks) please follow the AVON link below. I signed on as the dedicated lead producer for this "'always on' content creation hub", producing over 12,000 unique assets released in 50+ markets over the course of one year. Show less



Submarine

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Worked as the production manager on animated and live action co-productions, including the feature film “Coppelia” and Vincent Bal's short “Shadowology”. Created and managed budgets and scheduling, hired / supervised crew, and oversaw all aspects of pre and post production.Also helped with production tasks for "Fox and Hare", "Where is Anne Frank", and "Twee Kleine Kleutertjes".

• Production Coordinator / Production Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Coordinated both the storyboarding / editorial department and layout department for the Amazon Prime animated series, “Undone” (created by Kate Purdy and Raphael Bob-Waksberg of “Bojack Horseman” and directed by Hisko Hulsing of “Junkyard”). Managed schedules, data transfers, script supervision, and oversaw practical execution of layouts within the 2d and 3d teams. Eventually also served as a production consultant to help restructure the 3d team and train the other production coordinators to manage the advanced workflow of the established pipeline.*Undone has since been nominated for a Critic's Choice Award and won Rotten Tomato's highest score for animated series in 2019. Show less



Namibia Film / Revolver

• Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Impact Producer

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  Previously ran the impact campaign for “Namibia” later renamed "Too Beautiful: Our right to fight", a film by director Maceo Frost (“Raised by Krump’ [2016]) and produced by Revolver Amsterdam (“I Dream in Another Language” [2017], “Love & Friendship” [2016]). Wrote applications for film grants, festivals, and collaboration proposals for branded companies such as Adidas. Also ran the social media, marketing, and PR plans for the film’s release and acted as a liaison between press and film team. The film is now available to watch on HBO and to rent across most online streaming platforms (Amazon, Youtube, Vimeo). Show less



Night School

• Associate Producer

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Along side Emmy Award winning director, Andrew Cohn, I served as an associate producer on his documentary "Night School", which premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. The film focuses on education inequality while following three Indianapolis based adults who are in pursuit of earning their high school diploma. More details on "Night School" can be found at www.nightschoolfilm.com Awards won - The 2016 Heartland Film Festival's Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature The 2016 Heartland Film Festival's Audience Choice Award for Documentary Feature The BendFilm Festival's Jury Prize for Best Directing The Indiana Film Journalists Association's Hoosier Award *Also made the list of films being considered for an Academy Award in 2017 Show less



Leiden International Film Festival

• Netherlands
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Guest Office

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  I served as the guest office manager for the 12th edition of the Leiden International Film Festival. In this position I liaised with the directors, talent, and producers, that were in attendance at this year's festival in order to secure flights, accommodation, and plan schedules. During the event, I was a go to resource for guests in providing entertainment suggestions, dinners, etc. I also joined the guest office for the 2018 and 2019 festivals. I served as the guest office manager for the 12th edition of the Leiden International Film Festival. In this position I liaised with the directors, talent, and producers, that were in attendance at this year's festival in order to secure flights, accommodation, and plan schedules. During the event, I was a go to resource for guests in providing entertainment suggestions, dinners, etc. I also joined the guest office for the 2018 and 2019 festivals.



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chair of Social Media and Marketing at TEDxPurdueU

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  TEDxPurdueU is an independently run branch of the TED organization. Since coming to Purdue University three years ago, the organization has continued to grow. Each year, TEDxPurdueU organizes three breakout sessions and one conference. As the chair of social media and marketing, I maintained all social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pintrest) for the organization and ran the year long marketing campaign. For this position I attended weekly executive meetings and ran a team of 8-10 other individuals that are interested in the marketing department. I also volunteered for TEDxIndianapolis during their 2013 conference. Show less

• Director of Social Media and Marketing: SCC

  • Sep 2012 - May 2014

  Purdue University's SCC is a two year program in which a small group of interns organize and plan the performers that come to Purdue. We are taught how to book a show, to bid on an act, handle promotions/marketing, and how to put together and break down a show. We also work day of show as runners, helping the the talent, and their crew, with any requests they might have. I ran the committee's blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages as the director of social media. Due to marketing strategy and strategic social media plans, I doubled all following on our Twitter and Facebook accounts and created an Instagram account for The SCC. I was also a director of marketing, where I have helped create marketing strategies and materials that lead to the success of our concerts. During my time with The SCC we booked shows including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Life in Color, Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, J.Cole, and Pentatonix. Show less



Medora Film

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Production Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Conducted community outreach and hosted Q&A sessions with directors Andrew Cohn and Davy Rothbart for their Emmy winning Documentary "Medora", executive produced by Steve Buscemi and Stanley Tucci. I also marketed film premieres, created and distributed public relations material, organized schedules, and acted as a liaison between film makers and media. Awards won - An Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting - Long Form A Hoosier Award from the Indiana Film Journalists Association, US The Oak Cliff Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature Show less



Alternative Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online News Writer/ Trainee

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  I was selected from several hundred applicants to train with the online editor of Alternative Press Magazine, Tim Karan. During this time I was taught how to find and write breaking news articles on a tight deadline, all while maintaining the high journalism standards Alternative Press requires. Examples of my work during this time are available on request. I was selected from several hundred applicants to train with the online editor of Alternative Press Magazine, Tim Karan. During this time I was taught how to find and write breaking news articles on a tight deadline, all while maintaining the high journalism standards Alternative Press requires. Examples of my work during this time are available on request.



Viacom

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• MTV Radio Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  As an intern at MTV Networks I handled a vast variety of tasks. I worked with talent, broadcast radio, sound editing, news briefing, production and in studio radio forums at CBS Studios in New York. Since my time with MTV I have attended two Video Music Awards, checking talent and their staff in for MTV's yearly Radio Forum. As an intern at MTV Networks I handled a vast variety of tasks. I worked with talent, broadcast radio, sound editing, news briefing, production and in studio radio forums at CBS Studios in New York. Since my time with MTV I have attended two Video Music Awards, checking talent and their staff in for MTV's yearly Radio Forum.



Prospectus News

• Champaign, IL

• Music Columnist

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  While working as an on staff writer at Prospectus News I wrote a bi-weekly column on music topics of my choice. These included album, venue, performance and artist reviews that would tie in to the theme of each paper. Examples of my work during this time are available on request. While working as an on staff writer at Prospectus News I wrote a bi-weekly column on music topics of my choice. These included album, venue, performance and artist reviews that would tie in to the theme of each paper. Examples of my work during this time are available on request.



WPGU Radio

• Champaign, IL

• On-Air Talent

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  As on-air talent at WPGU/101.7 Reinventing Alternative, I hosted an early morning radio show. I also helped with promotions, event planning and marketing. As on-air talent at WPGU/101.7 Reinventing Alternative, I hosted an early morning radio show. I also helped with promotions, event planning and marketing.



WPCD Radio

• Champaign, IL

• On-Air Talent

  • 2009 - May 2010

  While working at WPCD/88.7 The Wave I hosted a prime time show twice a week. I also interviewed a number of artists on air and acted as a judge for WPCD's annual Battle of The Bands. While working at WPCD/88.7 The Wave I hosted a prime time show twice a week. I also interviewed a number of artists on air and acted as a judge for WPCD's annual Battle of The Bands.



KCSU Radio

• Fort Collins, CO

• On-Air Talent

  • 2008 - May 2009

  During my time at KCSU I hosted a prime time radio show multiple days a week. I was recognized for my work with multiple awards. I also helped with marketing, promotions and local festivals. At the time, my radio show would reach upwards of 125,000 people. During my time at KCSU I hosted a prime time radio show multiple days a week. I was recognized for my work with multiple awards. I also helped with marketing, promotions and local festivals. At the time, my radio show would reach upwards of 125,000 people.