Louis G. Friedman

Accomplished film and television production executive with more than four decades of experience leading major studio and independent productions from development through delivery. Extensive expertise in physical production, budgeting, scheduling, production logistics, international location strategy, tax incentive optimization, vendor negotiations, crew management, and large-scale production execution. Trusted by leading studios, producers, and directors to deliver complex productions on schedule and within budget across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, and Asia.

Contributed to productions that have collectively generated more than $6 billion in worldwide box office revenue and earned dozens of Academy Award®, Emmy®, and Golden Globe® nominations and wins.

Executive Producer / Production Executive / Unit Production Manager

Feature Films • Television • International Productions Oversaw every phase of physical production including:

• Production strategy and execution
• EP Movie Magic budgeting and scheduling
• Domestic and international production logistics
• Studio and financier relations
• Crew recruitment and management
• Vendor negotiations
• Production accounting oversight
• Tax incentives, rebates, and grants
• Risk management
• Additional photography and second-unit operations
• Post-production coordination

Production Leadership Roles - Lucasfilm

Served in assistant directing, production supervision, and producer support roles with Lucasfilm before advancing into senior production management and executive producing.

• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
• More American Graffiti