Michelle Fitzgerald
Houston, TX
USA
Cell: 832-752-2224
michelle_fitz007@hotmail.com
www.mcfitzgerald.com
 

Summary of Qualifications

Over 15 years of experience in the film and television industry. Experienced in all facets of programming and production including series development, show staffing, acquisitions, series/project marketing and promotions, documentary research, pilot presentations, casting celebrity and reality talent for film and television, single and multi camera directing, location managing, field producing/directing/shooting, post supervisor, non-linear editing and series packaging.

Television Credits

Producer
Season 2, 2007
Cristina's Court - FOX/20th Television
Houston, TX
Produced celebrity and high profile cases for nationally syndicated court series. Awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for producing season 2.

Casting Producer
June/July 2008
Dodge National Truck Challenge
TX
Casting for a national webisode series.

Film Producer
March/April 2008
Inchworm Productions - Merkel

Houston, TX
Casting Producer
Season 9/2007
CBS/Big Brother - Kassting Inc.

TX
Producer
Nov. 2007 - March 2008
"Tall, Taller, Tallest" - Method Agency
Houston, TX
Produced and edited documentary piece on history and architechture of Houston's buildings.

Producer/Editor
2007
Champion Entertainment
Houston, TX
In charge of pre-production, casting, production shoots, and some editing for production company specializing in television pilot and series development for reality and kids programming.

Director of Programming
February 2006 to Present
LionEyeTV.com
Houston, TX
Supervise and implement all aspects of production (development, pre-production, production and post) for 7 television shows currently airing on an internet based television station.
  • Skate Vision - Creator
    An informational/variety series about skateboarding with a strong emphasis on interaction with the internet audience.
  • Off the Reel
    A biography series and short film contest based on Independent Filmmakers.
  • Bright Lights Big City
    A documentary style nightlife series highlighting eateries and clubs in the Southern United States.
  • Slotted TV
    A reality/action sports series highlighting a nationally ranked wakeboarding team.
  • Underground Spotlight
    A documentary style series highlighting art events, musicians, painters, and sculptors.
  • Poetry Lounge
    A live taped series highlighting spoken word poets.
  • Style Fusion
    A documentary style series highlighting fashion events, designers, and boutiques.
  • On the Scene
    A reality based series based on patrons at high end promoted events.
Team Producer/Women in Film & Television
March 2006
Talon the Warlord: IT Specialist - International Documentary Challenge
2006 Houston, TX
Created and produced a documentary based on the freedom that man pursues to escape the confinement of today's society.

Co-Producer
April 2005 to June 2006
Zooperstars Challenge - KHOU/CBS
Houston, TX
Saturday morning children's educational reality/game show aimed at promoting animal awareness and the Houston Zoo. **Nominated for two Lone Star Emmy awards.

Marketing Director/Commercial Producer
Mar. 2005 to April 2005
Moffett Productions, Inc.
Houston, TX
Packaged, marketed and produced national commercial spots for an independent production company.

Co-Executive Producer
Oct. to Feb. 2005
Brides - PAX
Houston, TX
Documentary cables series exploring real-life stories of women preparing for the "happiest day" of their lives.

Co-Executive Producer
Mar. 2004 to Sept. 2004
Kingwood Now & Texas Live - Cebridge Connections
Houston, TX
Simultaneously produced reality based informational/variety series highlighting the cultural events in Houston.

Producer
Feb. 2001 to Mar. 2004
Texas Justice - FOX/20th Television
Houston, TX
Assisted in development and launch of nationally syndicated reality court series.

Director/Founder Film Division
Jan. 1997 to Jan. 2001
Page Parkes - Fashion & Commercial Print Agency/School
Houston/Dallas//Miami
Created and implemented intermediate film/acting curriculum for national talent agency.

Film/Commercial Credits

Various TV Shows Casting Scout ('06 & '07) Nickelodeon TV, NY
Grey Focus Casting Director Adelante Productions
Forest Cove 2006 Producer/Editor Goddess Productions
Hardball Asst. Casting Director Paramount Pictures
Life in Love Casting Director Life In Love, LLC
Last Man Club Extra Coordinator Cactus Films
Forgive Me Carly Extra Coordinator G3 Productions
Under the Mimosa Extra Coordinator Bo Brinkman (Dir).
Possession Extra Coordinator Tim Thomson (Dir).
Reunion Extra Coordinator Taurus Film Prods.
Forest Cove 2005 Producer Goddess Productions
Toyota Casting Director Dillard Local Branding
HEB July 4th Producer Cebridge Connections
Pop's Ice House Editor (Vegas 5.0) 7 Blondes Productions
Door Hanger/HPD 1st A.D. MMortal Pictures
RTM Funding Editor (Vegas 4.0) 7 Blondes Productions
Potato Patch 1st A.D. MMortal Pictures
People Connection Extra Coordinator Warren Chaney Prod.
TABC Course Extra Coordinator TVRI Productions
Auditions Casting Director Maximum Entertainment

Professional Associations

Blue Ribbon Judge for Daytime Emmy Awards 2007

Goddess Productions - Founder/Owner
www.GoddessFilmandTelevision.com

Houston Film Casting - Founder/Moderator
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonFilmCasting/

Indie Film Workers - Co-Moderator
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndieFilmWorkers/

Women in Film & Television - Member

Non-Industry related work

  • 2005 Event Coordinator for July 4th Fireworks Celebration - (50,000 attendees) Kingwood, Texas
  • 1993 to 1996 - Director Social Welfare CWC (Canadian Women's Club) Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Organized charitable fundraising events such as fashion shows, art gallery shows, banquets, etc. to raise money for local Indonesian charitable causes.
  • Oversaw all disbursement of funds (about $100,000 USD annually) to charities
  • 1994 to 1996 - Co-Owner and Operator "Kuta Kids" Bali, Indonesia (Jakarta/Thousand Island line)
  • 1994 to 1996 - English Teacher CWC Jakarta, Indonesia
  • CWC sponsored program for children K thru 12
  • Canadian Work Permit
  • Eligible for German Passport