TIM BENNETT-HUXTABLE
tim@timbennetthuxtable.com
818.633.4878

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

	* Highly organized and detail-oriented
	* Strong written and verbal communication
	* Improvisational comedy story producing
	* Awesome

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

AwesomenessTV, Los Angeles, CA							2015
Teleplay Writer
	*Co-created and developed animated web-series Prank Boy for Dreamworks
	*Wrote 6 episodes
	* Integrated network suggestions and changes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards
	
RKM 29, Los Angeles, CA									2014
Screenwriter
	* Wrote feature-length romantic comedy screenplay Temps for director Ryan Sage
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Integrated director suggestions and changes

LMNO Productions/MTV, Los Angeles, CA						2013
Writer
	*Wrote long-form narrative pranks and quick hits for hidden camera show
	*Collaborated with director Tom Gianas and writer's room
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

WATV/The Outdoor Channel, Los Angeles, CA					2013
Writer
	* Wrote jokes for clip show Outdoor Antics a.k.a Marc & Todd's Krazy Klips
	* Scripted wraps, bumpers and host stand-ups
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

Gulliver Moore, London, UK								2013
Screenwriter
	* Wrote the awardwinning short film screenplay Walking Against the Wind for director Gulliver Moore
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Integrated director suggestions and changes

Fox21/Krasnow Productions, Los Angeles, CA						2012
Writer/Producer
	* Developed hidden camera series Parental Consent for TBS
	* Wrote scriptment scenarios for pilot
	* Scripted wraps, bumpers and host stand-ups
	* Coached improvisations on the day
	* Directed pick-ups
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

Lickety-Split Productions, Orlando, FL							2012
Teleplay Writer
	* Wrote sitcom pilot Dairy King for producer Kenny Gibbs and director Wil Shriner
	* Developed series bible
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Incorporated producer tweaks

Jamie Kennedy Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA					2007-2011
Screenwriter
	* Wrote feature-length comedy screenplays Sexless and Strip It On
	* Re-wrote and punched-up horror screenplay Granny
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Incorporated producer notes

Chickenface Productions, Santa Monica, CA						2004-2011
Producer
	* Produced feature-length documentary Laffghanistan: Comedy Down Range
	* Raised completion financing and in-kind contributions
	* Hired and supervised post-production team
	* Developed marketing strategy for film festivals, traditional and non-traditional distribution 
	* Edited hours of bonus footage for Internet promotion
	* Promoted the film on radio, TV, print and Internet
	* Coordinated screenings with military's Department of Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Lush Productions, Rolling Hills, CA							2011
Associate Producer
	* Post-produced feature-length comedy The Horror of Barnes Folly for director Jonathan Rach
	* Punched-up and wrote material for Additional Dialogue Recording
	* Hired key art designer
	* Created Electronic Press Kit
	* Developed film festival release strategy

Ardor Pictures, Los Angeles, CA								2011
Teleplay Writer
	* Wrote sitcom pilot Tunnel Vision for producer Samir Srivastava
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Incorporated producer tweaks

Manitoba Limited, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA 						2008-2010
Teleplay Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
	* Wrote 26 episodes of the comedy/music variety series Arbor Live!
	* Directed series regulars Eric Schweig, Stevie Salas and Dave Sheridan and rock star guests
	* Created a shooting schedule
	* Managed a fifteen person crew
	* Hired Los Angeles cast and crew
	* Edited and delivered episodes in accordance with broadcast standards
	* Insured content was mandated percentage Canadian and Native American content
	* Incorporated Aboriginal Peoples' Television Network notes and changes

Screenscope Pictures, Laguna Hills, CA						2004-2009
Screenwriter
	* Wrote feature-length screenplays Juju, Ogutum, Roses for a Hero, Natasha, Beyond, Witch Chronicles 	and Welcome to America for Nollywood producer Prince Boyce Uboh
	* Wrote a variety of genres: supernatural thriller, horror, action-adenture, comedy, drama
	* Wrote comedy short film script A Fare to Remember
	* Delivered drafts under deadline
	* Incorporated producer suggestions

Comedy Central, Los Angeles, CA							2008
Teleplay Writer
	* Created and developed sitcom pilot Glenn for Hire with Dave Sheridan
	* Co-wrote pilot episode
	* Incorporated network notes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

Playboy Entertainment Group, Beverly Hills, CA					2006-2007
Teleplay Writer/Supervising Producer
	* Developed sitcom Canoga Park
	* Wrote 13 episodes of the series
	* Contributed to writing team 
	* Coached improvisations on the day
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

Fox21/FoxTV, Culver City, CA								2006
Teleplay Writer
	* Co-created and developed sitcom Uncle Larry
	* Co-wrote pilot episode
	* Incorporated network notes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

Playboy Entertainment Group, Beverly Hills, CA					2006
Comedy Writer
	* Wrote hidden camera gags for the series Totally Busted
	* Incorporated network notes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards

McSweeney's										2005
Writer
	* Interviewed comedian Sarah Silverman for The Believer magazine
	* Contributed humor pieces
	* Arranged interviews with comedians David Cross and Zach Galafianakis

Dakota Pictures, North Hollywood, CA 							2005
Teleplay Writer
	* Developed sitcom Van Stone: Tour of Doody for director Troy Miller
	* Co-wrote pilot episode
	* Incorporated director notes
	* Showcased pilot at numerous film festivals; won Best Ensemble Comedy at ITVF

Indiewood Pictures, Santa Monica, CA						           2005
Screenwriter/Director/Editor/Producer
	* Developed story, outline and treatment for horror-comedy feature Shred!  for producer Mark Peterson
	* Contributed to writing team
	* Rewrote, punched-up, and polished final draft
	* Directed, produced and edited short film Sunday Drive as a proof-of-concept
	* Prepared film prospectus and marketing materials for potential investors
	* Pitched film package to distributors and buyers at AFM and other film markets
	
The WB/Next Entertainment, Sherman Oaks, CA					2004
Teleplay Writer/Producer
	* Developed sitcom The Dave Sheridan Show for producer Mike Fleiss
	* Co-wrote show bible, outline, treatment and pilot episode
	* Contributed to writing team
	* Incorporated network notes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline and in accordance with broadcast standards
	* Improvised dialogue for network-mandated reshoots

The Cheshire Project, Venice, CA							2004
Director/Producer
	* Directed pilot episode of hourlong soap opera Sweetwater Tides written by Kyle McCulloch
	* Cast mostly actors-with-disabilities as well as Golden Globe-winner Timothy Bottoms
	* Hired and managed a volunteer crew of film and TV professionals

G4, Los Angeles, CA									2002
Comedy Writer/Segment Producer
	* Wrote comedy jokes, sketches and bits for The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Awards
	* Contributed to writing team
	* Field produced man-on-the-street interviews with host Paul Goebel
	* Delivered material in accordance with broadcast standards

Chickenface Productions, Van Nuys, CA						2000-2001
Screenwriter/Producer
	* Wrote screenplay for comedy short film Hello Junkie 
	* Raised funding and secured in-kind contributions
	* Hired crew of twenty-five film professionals; negotiated rates
	* Hired cast of twenty actors; negotiated rates; filed appropriate paperwork with unions
	* Scouted locations; negotiated location fees
	* Supervised post-production from telecine through online editing
	* Directed 2nd Unit photography
	* Developed film festival strategy and marketing campaign
	* Premiered film at Matt Stone and Trey Parker's Lapdance Film Festival
	* Screened film at over 100 international festivals; won numerous awards; spoke at Q&As

Checkout.com, Beverly Hills, CA 								1999-2001
Entertainment Writer
	* Wrote movie reviews of current releases and catalogue films
	* Wrote feature articles related to movies and entertainment
	* Wrote humor pieces related to movies and entertainment
	* Interviewed celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Samuel L. Jackson and Denzel Washington
	* Interviewed directors including John Waters, Michael Apted, and Darren Aronofsky
	* Incorporated editorial changes
	* Delivered drafts under deadline 

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Theatre, Creative Writing, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Improvisation, The Second City Training Center, Chicago, IL

AWARDS:

Finalist, HBO US Comedy Arts "Kids in the Hall" College Sketch Comedy Competition
Department of the Army Superior Cadet Citation