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JOHANNES WILLE

JOHANNES WILLE

Berlin

Summary

Johannes Wille began his career as an assistant editor at “Hauptstadtstudio Ost” (for the west german tv stations) in the time of Germanys reunification. There he gained his first experiences in researching information, became the courier of video cassettes from Zionskirchplatz in East Berlin to West Berlin and was allowed to take care of the editing of the correspondents Claus Richter and Horst Hano in the capital city studio.

After graduating from the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin and several stays abroad, he studied media sciences at the TU Berlin, founded several film and television production companies and a multimedia gallery at the same time, worked as a developer for ARD and Deutsche Welle, became a founding member of FAB (an independent TV station from Berlin) and showed video performances and short films at competitions and in galleries.

After these wild years, he also entered the music industry and became a publishing editioner at Universal Music Publishing and manager of German pop bands (.biglight, Delicate, Scycs, Skillshot, Schrottfisch, etc.).

His film and television activities continued to move between jobs as a producer and director of children's television programs, executive producer for the Echo Jazz - he became co-operator of the silent film cinema Delphi in Berlin Weißensee and worked in the event business as a production and project manager for galas, city festivals and weddings.

He also was the idea generator and production director for an inflatable roof construction that spanned a fencing piste at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. With this range of skills, Johannes Wille feels just as comfortable behind the camera as he does at his desk during conception and production preparations or in the director's chair for avant-garde films - he is always happy about exciting projects!

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Livestream Producer

freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Director of Livestream, recording of concert Dota Kerr, Centre Francais
  • Director of Livestream, recording of Cosmic Culture, Deutsches Technik Museum, Vernissage
  • Director of Livestream, recording of Onlinesymposium, World Council of Churches, EWDE,Karlsruhe
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery

Producer, Executive Producer

Viacom CBS
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Producer of TV shows (Slimefest, Kid ́s Choice Awards)
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to achieve successful launch of projects.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.

Production Director, Architectural

freelance
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Evaluated projects for required production resources.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
  • Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages.
  • Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.Trained staff in operation and upkeep of equipment.
  • Planned and implemented production schedules and develop project budget.
  • Monitored [Type] activities to enforce production standards and maintained knowledge of events affecting established schedule.

Co-operator Event Location

Stummfilmkino Delphi
02.2011 - 06.2014

Reopening of an old former silent movie theatre - a lost place, right in the heart of the city - as an event location with movies, theatre, performances und concerts.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.

Music Publisher, Music Manager

freelance
01.2005 - Current
  • Publishing Edition "Büro 2000" administered by Universal Music Publishing
  • Management og german pop acts (biglight., SCYCS, Delicate, Skillshot, Mutabor, Oof, Schrottfisch, Max Goldt, Surf, Fil Groth, ...)
  • Participated in meetings and conference calls to gather and communicate document layout and production process information and represent production function.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Interacted with authors and other internal customers to define job requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues

Head of Production TV

Sound ́n ́ Picture
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Producer and director of many commercials f.e. FNAC, H.I.S. Jeans, enviromental garbage company
  • Producer (director) of the german version (dubbing and graphics) of MTV series “Beavis and Butthead”
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.

Founder

Golden Venture Productions
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Director/Producer of diverse commercials and promotional music videos
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Managed large workload of quality production in fast-paced environment with interruptions and tight deadlines.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
  • Supervised editing, dubbing and color correction as part of post-production.
  • Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
  • Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
  • Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.

Editor

Hauptstadtstudio Ost Mitte
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Selected and edited films for use in diverse projects.
  • Monitored footage throughout editing process to maintain quality control.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • Established and maintained relationships with content providers.
  • Implemented sound effects and music to enhance overall effect of film or video.
  • Compressed, converted and uploaded video files for distribution and broadcast.

Education

Master of Science - Media Sciences

TU Berlin
Berlin
10.1993

Skills

  • Production Scheduling
  • Administrative Support
  • Personnel Activity Coordination
  • Negotiation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Coordination
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Camera and Video Staff Direction
  • Lead Development
  • Production Details Brainstorming
  • Project Oversight
  • Editing
  • Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
  • Task Delegation
  • Film and Video Production
  • Event Planning
  • Live Events
  • Project Management
  • Film Editing

Timeline

Livestream Producer

freelance
01.2021 - Current

Producer, Executive Producer

Viacom CBS
01.2018 - 05.2020

Production Director, Architectural

freelance
07.2015 - 12.2016

Co-operator Event Location

Stummfilmkino Delphi
02.2011 - 06.2014

Music Publisher, Music Manager

freelance
01.2005 - Current

Head of Production TV

Sound ́n ́ Picture
01.1998 - 01.2005

Founder

Golden Venture Productions
01.1993 - 01.1997

Editor

Hauptstadtstudio Ost Mitte
01.1989 - 01.1990

Master of Science - Media Sciences

TU Berlin
JOHANNES WILLE