Chidi Amadiume
Los Angeles, CA 90006
347 307 6171 - samadiume@gmail.com
Columbia University | Masters of Fine Arts Film - Creative Producing
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Creative Executive
Sept 2024 - Present
MakeMake Entertainment
Identify and evaluate new projects aligned with MakeMake’s content strategy for slate expansion across both scripted and unscripted titles with a focus on innovative formats for broadcast and streaming platforms. Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, producers, filmmakers, writers, and distributors/buyers to drive collaboration and secure high-quality projects. Track competitive projects to stay informed on industry trends and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Generate and manage cast, writer, and director lists throughout the development process, ensuring top-tier talent for each project. Provide detailed feedback on drafts, outlines, and cuts while maintaining clear communication with filmmakers and representatives across all phases of development and production.
Development Coordinator
May 2022 - Sept 2024
MakeMake Entertainment
Managed the calendars of CEO and EVP while providing support to the development team which included attending weekly creative meetings, creating talent lists and decks, and pitching/presenting talent and material to meet project needs. Managing departmental grids, lists, and communications with internal and external contacts, ensuring slate updates, talent tracking, and submissions were organized and optimized for easy reference– this included building a database to track projects across development, production, and post-production, improving team efficiency and communication. Assisted in identifying key creative and business opportunities for the slate, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented talent through regular tracking and strategic initiatives. Evaluated scripts and materials, providing timely coverage, notes, and feedback. Stayed current on industry trends, cultural zeitgeist, and audience insights, flagging relevant news and developments to inform decision-making.
Screener & Feature Film Market Evaluator
Aug 2022 - July 2024
The Gotham
Served on the screening committee for the Gotham Film Market evaluating applications consisting of written material and previous work samples to determine emerging scripted filmmakers to participate in the market. Projects ranged from budgets of $700k to $4M. I also served on the screening committee for the Documentary Development Initiative at the Gotham, evaluating applications consisting of written materials and work samples to determine promising underrepresented documentary filmmakers to be supported by the program.
Office Production Coordinator
Feb 2022 – April 2022
Disco Inferno – Netflix
Provided day-to-day support to Producers and production team, from daily operational office management to data entry, COI creation, project research, note-taking, production hiring, and production runs. Generated and distributed production documents and scripts as needed. Liaised between the production office, departments, studio, and vendors. Tracked and assisted in creating and distributing new hire paperwork/deal memos, contracts, and POs/invoices.
Showrunner’s Assistant
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
Bon Mots Emporium - Sony Pictures Entertainment / Gordita Chronicles – HBO Max
Supported Showrunner Brigitte Munoz-Leibowitz with day-to-day assistance on project research, calendar management, treatment and script proofreading, note taking, deck creation and various other administrative tasks. Provided notes on various script drafts and pitches and assisted in identifying key creative and business opportunities for her slate, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented talent through regular tracking and strategic initiatives.
SKILLS & OTHER INFO
PROFICIENT IN: Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop/Premiere Pro/InDesign/Audition, Media Composer – Avid, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Movie Magic Scheduling & Budgeting, Prodicle (Production Center) – Netflix, Final Draft, Notion, Monday, ActualizeIt
LANGUAGES: English, Conversational French, Nigerian Pidgin, Igbo
RECENT FILM CREDITS
Producer | Grief Retreat (Short, 2024) - Completed
Producer | Choke Hold (Short, 2022) – New Hampshire Film Festival Official Select
Producer | I Was Always Coming Back (Short, 2021) – Brooklyn Film Festival Official Select, Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Official Select, LA Black FilmFest Official Select
Producer | September 3rd (Short, 2020) – Completed
Producer, Writer + Director | Are We Here Yet (Short, 2020) – Official Selection Agliff 33, Newfest, InsideOut Toronto, OutCT, NoBudge