Arestia Rosenberg
Content Producer at Hill Holliday.
Former Hollywood Hack.
Co-creator, Boston Content.
Freelance Writer.
New Media Enthusiast.
Improper Bostonian.
arestiaR@gmail.com
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I have held a myriad of positions in film and television, from development to production and major motion pictures to television. Now, I'm jumping headfirst into the world of content as a producer. Always trying to work on my own writing while looking for great talent, stories and ideas. As a new media enthusiast, I love to see how entertainment and technology fuse more and more everyday.
Experience- May 2012 - PresentCo-Creator / Boston Content
Connecting content creators, patrons and enthusiasts to champion great work and grow in this emerging discipline.
- Sept 2011 - PresentContent Producer / Hill Holliday
- Mar 2011 - Sept 2011Associate Producer, DVD/EPK content / Happy Madison
HERE COMES THE BOOM- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648179/
THAT'S MY BOY - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232200/Logging/managing all behind-the-scenes footage, assisting with interviews and publicity materials, creating content.
- Feb 2010 - Mar 2011Associate Producer / Powderhouse Productions
Oct 2010-Mar 2010: casting/development for new show ideas. Researching, screening via calls, handling submission database, shooting/producing casting tapes & trailers.
Feb 2010-Sept 2010: DOGS 101, CATS 101 & now PETS 101 on Animal Planet. Researching, writing stories, coordinating shoots and just getting it done.
- May 2009 - Jan 2010Associate Producer: DVD/Behind-the-Scenes & EPK content / Happy Madison Productions
"Grown Ups" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375670/
"The Zookeeper" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222817/Logging & managing footage, assisting with interviews & publicity materials, helping to create DVD content
- Feb 2009 - Mar 2009Associate Producer / Powderhouse Productions
"Fetch Me a Beer" on Animal Planet
- Jul 2008 - Dec 2008Travel Coordinator / GK Films/EDGE OF DARKNESS LLC
•Coordinating travel: managing flight info, typing & distributing memos, working with hotel, obtaining cars
•Coordinated large company move to Western Mass; obtained hotel for 200 people and coordinated move
•Managing script: keeping master script, making edits, typing memo and distributing pages - May 2008 - Jun 2008Field Producer / SOX APPEAL on NESN
•Responsible for creative part of show with another field producer and producer; helped with casting, writing beats, arranging layout of show
•Produced floating camera material on day of shoot capturing interviews, close ups, B roll, talent movement
•Point of contact for talent; prepping them, answering questions, coordinating - Mar 2008 - May 2008Assistant to Todd Garner & Barry Bernardi/Associate Producer for "behind-the-scenes" material / Happy Madison Productions/Frameworks LA: PAUL BLART: MALL COP
•Basic duties: managing calls/emails, liaison between crew & producers, expenses, office management, coordinating projects, some personal
•Took on role of writer’s assistant by keeping master script, constantly updating and distributing new pages
•AP behind the scenes content: worked w/cameraman and producer to capture/create material on set - Jun 2007 - Nov 2007Assistant to Heather Parry / Happy Madison Productions
•heavy administrative/personal support – rolling calls, managing calendar/appointments, personal tasks, travel, expenses, office management
•coverage – read all incoming scripts and did coverage; approximately 5-8 scripts a week
•THE HOUSE BUNNY – liaison between producer and production, assistant on set
•Premieres/event management – Guest list & guest relations (CHUCK AND LARRY premiere & wrap parties) - Mar 2007 - Jun 2007Assistant to DeVon Franklin / Columbia Pictures
•heavy phones and calendar, script submission and tracking, filing, organization, travel, expenses, managing information for projects, office management
•Liaison between executive and production for schedule, organized dailies, coordinated meetings during preproduction: 21, HANCOCK, PINK PANTHER 2
Education-
2003 - 2006Boston UniversityBS in Film & Television Production
Activities: Executive Producer of BUTV's BAY STATE, Producer/DJ of WTBU's "BU in the Morning," COM Peer Advisor, COMSA, BU in LA Spring 2006, Stage Troupe Stage Manager/Director, Dog Pound, Dance Marathon, FYSOP
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Interests:event planning, community service, tennis, running, sailing, traveling, reading, networking, meeting new people, hiking, sports leagues
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- May 09, 13
I am so lucky to know such talented makers. I just saw a screening of a great film produced by friends and partners over at Make, For the Love of Music: The Story of Nashville. It's about musicians talking about the town, the people and what it means to them. It's starting its run on the film festival circuit. Keep an eye out for pieces of the content also on some commercials for the city of Nashville, as well as pieces from the film distributed by the artists via their networks. It really drew me in, was shot beautifully and told a great story. Check out the trailer and just try not to fall in love with Nashville:
- May 08, 13
When I posted about Adult Spring Break in SF, I realized I never did a post about Hong Kong! 2013 started off in a blur when I departed for an around-the-world work trip that took me to LA, Hong Kong and London. I was excited to go to two cities I love and one I had never been to - Hong Kong! And while it was a too short trip (I think we were there 3 nights and two days? I said it was a blur...), it was still fun to be somewhere new and do a little exploring.
(view from my hotel my first night)(view from "The Peak" - a tram takes you up top and you can view the whole city)(lunch time noodles - I was in total heaven and I think this lunch for 5 people cost a cool $22)(street food)(entering Temple Street in Kowloon to visit the night market)(new phone covers- mine was named Molang and she was my travel companion; my friends was Ling Ling and yes, maybe there is a facebook album out there called "The Adventures of Molang and Ling Ling"...)(now departing...)Next stop - leaving in about three weeks to head to Las Vegas for my little brother's high school graduation, followed by my best friend's wedding in Maui! - May 06, 13
A friend recently shared this video, documented by a couple traveling through Chile and I really loved it so I wanted to share. Enjoy the adventure, story & travel...
a story for tomorrow. from gnarly bay productions, Inc. on Vimeo. - Apr 04, 13
Every spring, I like to take a domestic trip somewhere as my own version of a spring break - who says adults can't have one, too? I had a family reunion in the San Fransisco area Easter weekend, so thought I'd just take the whole week!
Some friends and I spent my first weekend there camping on the Sonoma coast at a place called Salt Point. After a hard and long Boston winter, it was great to just be OUTSIDE and have some sun. On the way back, we also had a lovely lunch at this place that had fresh crab sandwiches and a jazz trio right on the water - it was glorious and we hung there for hours.
Back in San Fransisco, I had a slow and relaxing week full of walking, yoga, coffee, reading, museums and all around chilling.
The other cool thing I did was get my tin type portrait done at Photobooth in the Mission. It's traditional 19th century portraits actually shot on a metal plate. I am normally a behind-the-camera kind of girl, so I was a little nervous, but the photographer, Kari, was so sweet and great and she even let me go into the dark room with her to see the process.
A little intense for me... but Kari said she liked it - I look skeptical of the camera, which I am.
All in all, a lovely, slow-down trip, which is just what I needed. - Mar 14, 13
I love championing great work from friends. Lately, I've been producing a lot of work for one of our clients with the amazing team over at Radical Media. There is an insane amount of talent over there and they couldn't be nicer people, too (because life is too short to work with people who just suck).
On a call today, they told me they did some videos for the new content platform for J.Crew, J.Crew on Film (#jcrewonfilm). The films take an insightful look into the craft and work J.Crew puts into their clothes and they are so beautiful and fun. Here are two lovelies: - Mar 14, 13Anything that communicates the humanity & the spirit of the human experience is worth getting into
Newport Folk Festival 2012 from SöPa productions on Vimeo.
As I count down the days until the end of winter, I can't wait for summer and the joy that is the Newport Folk Fest. - Oct 19, 12
I love a good pop up store. They're always clever in design, fun surprises await and great content for a brand. When Puma opened Puma City during the Volvo Ocean Race in Boston, I practically lived there for the two weeks it existed. And you know I loved the nomadic museum. So when my coworker Clare told me about the pop up store for Warby Parker called "Class Trip" in Faneuil Hall, we hurried over for a visit. For 6 months, this school bus turned store is hitting the road for people to try on all their frames, get measured for the right fit and there's even a photo booth. I chatted with one of the marketing girls and the Warby Parker employees traveling around with the bus range from sales associates to the PR team to social media marketers for the brand. Very cool. And they are great glasses and shades! I splurged on a pair of sunglasses. Check out our little visit!
The shop will be in Boston until Sunday, so check it out if you're in town! - Sep 24, 12
Here a few videos I loved from this past summer that kind of stayed with me. Enjoy!
(a video for Rue Magazine by Modshift, featuring their Gap styling - fun fun fun!)(The Les Miserables Extended First Look - such a great behind-the-scenes piece that gave me chills on how they filmed the flick; especially geeked out on this as I used to be a behind-the-scenes producer for feature films)I can't embed this last one, but totally worth it - A tale of two cities by Tony Miotto based on Vahram Muratyan’s brilliant Paris vs. New York illustrations - Aug 28, 12
I love making things and I so often wish I had the time or patience to pursue more craft. I respect and admire people who can hand make beautiful things. Here are a few videos I love as of late on some hand crafters. Beautiful stories, beautifully told, making beautiful things.
(surfboard shaper Tim Stamps from Huntington Beach)(Whiskey Stones, shot by Hillary Spera, who was the DP on my Puma films)(Made By Hand, the Beekeeper) - Aug 13, 12
For my big, visit-a-new-country-every-year trip, I off and went to Scandinavia and visited THREE new countries with my dear friend Lisa. I've been wanting to see that part of the world for a while and it turns out Lisa has some family in Sweden and also wanted to travel there, so it was perfection. We had a couple whirlwind days in Iceland and Copenhagen respectively, and then traveled to Sweden for a week for midsummer, the first few days in Stockholm and the rest out in the country. It never got dark - never. A lot of beautiful sights, warm people and unforgettable memories. Here are some photos.
Iceland(church on top of the hill in Reykjavik)(horseback riding through a volcano field)(Þingvellir National Park - home of the world's largest glacial lake and where North America and Europe meet)(Lupin field)(beautiful falls)(blue lagoon)(sunset - at 11:56pm, and then the sun comes right back up)(goodnight and goodbye, Reykjavik)
Copenhagen(Tivoli Garden in Copenhagen)(down by the waterfront)(Little Mermaid statue)Sweden(Gamla Stan, the old part of Stockholm)(Drottningholm Palace, the summer palace for Swedish royalty)(any place I go, I always want to visit the food market)(The Vasa Museum)(Cathedral out in Uppsala)(old viking stone)(the house we stayed at for midsummer in Leksand - yeah)(making midsummer crowns with Lisa's cousin)(I wore mine all day)(traditional midsummer feast - lots of pickled fish, vegetables, cheese and flatbread)(during midsummer, you sing and drink snaps)(another midsummer party, in a barn, no less!)(midsummer processional)(raising of the maypole. It's the largest midsummer maypole rising, and it's massive - it took over an hour and several men to raise it!)(dancing around the maypole)(gathering flowers for the neighborhood maypole)(our amazing hosts)(dala horse museum, which this region and Sweden are famous for)(Anders Zorn's home)(Carl Larrson's home) - Jul 20, 12
More traveling and more life changes have kept me quite busy as of late. One of the biggest is that I moved into my very own place! First a full time job and now my first time living alone? I feel like I've aged five years this past year.
One of the joys (and/or frustrations) of a new place is figuring out what goes where. It's coming along quite nicely and I've purchased a few things to help me settle in and make it my own. I'll share more pictures when it's more together, but here are a few pieces to start.(I had Etsy designer Wooden Creatives paint this gold and it turned out beautifully. I wanted this to add charm and make the space a place for celebration)(I loved this water color from Acrylics by Clare - colors were insane and it reminded me of home in Las Vegas and summers with my father in New Mexico)(pulled the trigger on this 8x10 from 20x200 - it's an archival print from 1900 and reminds me of my trip to Paris. The Luxembourg gardens was one of my favorite places).(decided to opt for a storage ottoman over a coffee table to act as triple duty for storage, seating and tabletop - this one from Target was the perfect size and right price and holds all my extra blankets, sheets and towels).(needed a tray for the ottoman top and have been coveting these from West Elm. I was lucky to snag one in turquoise in one of the stores, which is lucky because that color is no longer available online. I also bought a silver one for my dry bar).(and not needed, but couldn't resist buying this little bracelet from Brinkle on Etsy - their stuff is great and I've been wanting one for a while). - May 25, 12
If you've been reading this blog for a bit or know me in real life, you know part of the joy of my job is they send me to really rad places to tell beautiful stories. I love to travel, so I love it. For this last project, I got to spend some time with some fixed gear bike riders in Barcelona, Spain who are totally "full time cool." Great city, great people, great project. Salud!
- May 08, 12
Every time I go home, my mother and I try to do one new thing. I've been drying to go to the Neon Museum Boneyard for years, but you always have to schedule a tour and spots are limited daily. We finally got our act together last time and went. Las Vegas is slowly collecting and refurbishing old signs and pieces of old Las Vegas to put up on downtown Las Vegas (read: Fremont St.). They're also building a real museum, but I wanted to see the signs in the boneyard before it was too late. I highly recommend you go the next time you're in Vegas. Very cool and an awesome history lesson on Vegas from great tour guides. - Apr 12, 12
I went to a great concert last weekend, Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men. I've been chipping my way through the Newport Folk Fest lineup this year and can't stop listening to their album. It was great timing that they happened to be rolling through Boston! I had such a blast and they sound exactly like they do on their album. Listen below and enjoy! - Apr 11, 12
Do yourself a favor and take 10 minutes to watch this joyous little documentary about a 9 year-old boy who built a cardboard arcade in his Dad's east LA car repair shop and after you get a little weepy, go to the website and donate to his scholarship fund.
Caine's Arcade from Nirvan Mullick on Vimeo. - Mar 20, 12
I am so incredibly pumped to go see THE HUNGER GAMES on Thursday at midnight. Not only am I a lover of the book trilogy, but I think the whole series was incredibly well cast, especially its lead, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. I first noticed the young starlet during her incredible performance in WINTER'S BONE and thought, "now THAT girl is a movie star."
Also, she has looked oh-so absolutely FIERCE on the red carpet during each of the international premieres. Love all her inspired looks!(crazy hot in gold at the world and LA premiere)(a gold Ralph Lauren in London)(check out this "girl on fire" Katniss inspired look with a super awesome back in Berlin)(super sexy again in Paris) - Mar 12, 12
Love this video from Skillshare - never stop learning!
The Future Belongs to the Curious from Skillshare on Vimeo. - Feb 17, 12
I've been thinking a lot about friendship lately and what it means. I could write a long post on these thoughts, but what I really want to do is thank my lifelong pals. Thank you for your unyielding loyalty, for your incredible wisdom, for your unconditional love and support, for helping me grow and change, for making me laugh until my stomach hurts, for dealing with me when I'm a pain in the ass and calling me on my shit, for letting me call you on your shit because you know it means I love you, for your adventuresome spirits, for sticking together even though we're learning how fast and hard life changes are, for opening your hearts, for being my family (even though you're not all pictured here, you know who you are). I am so so thankful to have you.
Ok, and on a less serious note, how funny is this? I snorted I laughed so hard.Have a fabulous weekend! - Feb 16, 12
Who doesn't love a good Ted Talk? I love to hear people speak on what they are passionate about and I bet you do, too. But today I discovered Ted Quotes, which is pretty rad because I can get a taste of a talk before watching the 20 minute video and share the cool quotes from them via social media. Check it out.
- Feb 14, 12
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! It doesn't matter which team you're playing for this year - what's wrong with a holiday completely devoted to love? I'm in love with so many people, places and things.
I had a Valentine's Day party on Friday and made people write down something they love on an instant picture I took of them and everyone taped them on some hanging ribbon. The answers were awesome. Here's a few:
I LOVE:
-drunk dancing
-brunch
-my (future) dog named Paul
-cheese
-bad decisions
-summer
-new friends
-home
Find a reason to fall in love with something today - it's all around.
And if you still need a little entertainment, check out the trailer for my all time favorite Valentine's Day movie, SOME LIKE IT HOT
*images courtesy of Park & Cube, Bippity Boppity Boo & Elements of Style - Feb 08, 12
Really love this video from Field Notes for their new red notebooks in time for Valentine's Day. But really, the video is more about a valentine from a husband to his wife - beautiful.
Field Notes: Red Blooded from Coudal Partners on Vimeo. - Feb 02, 12
For you longtime readers, you might remember my book club's road trip to Sharon Springs to see first hand everything we read about in The Bucolic Plague (and the delight that is Josh & Brent I had seen on Planet Green's The Fabulous Beekman Boys).
I saw that their shop Beekman 1802 had lovely and thoughtful heirloom gifts for Valentine's Day. Just perfect.(red hot goat milk candle)(paper journal for those love notes)(teatime for two)(mm, truffles!)(bird messenger - what a cute idea!) - Feb 01, 12
Just discovered Stripe and Field while reading the latest issue of Matchbook Magazine and saw a paperweight I fell in love with (yes, it IS possible to fall in love with a paperweight!). Paper goods and paper weights, they've got great taste and style.
(folded notes)(stationary sets)(gift sets)(and yes, THE paperweight) - Jan 31, 12
Hey, have you joined Pinterest like the rest of the planet? Then follow me here! I'm cataloging images from art to inspiration, parties to gift ideas, personal style to travel and of course, home decor. I've been storing a hodgepodge of images on my computer otherwise, so thought I'd throw them up here just like I would before my pinterest board. Don't worry - you'll still get doses of inspiration here at Hiker in Heels.
(how cool are these striped floors? rustic meets sophisticated)(want - crazy cutout screen)(small space, endless possibility)(I hope I have the guts someday to paint hardwood floors white)(yes please)(homey, perfect kitchen)(I like my bedrooms airy, but my offices to be bold - rawr!)(great bookcase, equestrian inspired)(nicely styled bar w/killer lamps)*Images courtesy of Shelter, Desire to Inspire, La Dolce Vita & Isuwannee
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- May 22, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Curious: how many blogs/online magazines do you read? Wondering if there's a sweet number to have the time to keep up with...May 22, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @andrewteman @JackLoftus I had no idea! Happy Birthday, Teman!
- "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world..." - Margaret MeadMay 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Happy Birthday to my twin and champion booze photographer jackloftus http://t.co/yBAbiGXNcb
- RT @NathanInsigniam: Authentic leaders align people around shared mission & values & empower them to lead, while serving all stakeholders @…
- @elementstyle moleskine has fun new colors, but fav is the red with calendar on the left and lined page on the right - perfect for lists!
- How to help tornado victims in OK http://t.co/HmT6UKyZ1Y
- RT @lucyjwalker: RT @Variety: Phase 4 Acquires @lucyjwalker docu @TheCrashReel http://t.co/jTTd2UzHEY”May 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Amy Schumer's Compliments Sketch Reminds Women To Learn How To Accept Praise http://t.co/CCuHjjsO0o via @HuffPostWomen
- I'm hosting a @WonderWomenBos Sip+Share downtown before work June 20 - 2 spots left! Hang w/ me and other cool ladies http://t.co/fLl0kP9lWIMay 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @AyannaPressley: 15 girls in the #SouthEnd alone R looking for Big Sisters- I hope U consider becoming a mentor! @BigSisterBoston http:/…May 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Watched a lot of House of Cards this weekend. Fascinated by Frank & Clare's marriage. Might be my 2nd fav to watch behind Coach & Mrs. T's.
- Just waited with about 100 strangers for a bride to come out of the Arlington St. church. It was joyful and fun. And she was beautiful.
- Make way for ducklings. @ Boston Public Garden http://t.co/HfbBc7sVeJ
- An amazing musical group needs your help - with no medical insurance, you can directly support @brownbirdmusic http://t.co/fd6LqwEdd5
- @justin_bomb it's the little things for me :)
- Up early to get my locks tamed and we've got Motown music playing in the salon. Happy Friday!
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