Documentary Filmmaker. Branded Content, Podcast, Independent Film and Commercial Producer. Also enjoys Producing Smiles!
Ali Oremus-Lester is a Chicago-born, Laurel Canyon-living film, podcast, and digital content producer (UPM, production manager, line producer) and director. With a focus on documentary-style storytelling, Oremus-Lester founded CHERRY CHANNEL, a production company responsible for creating and managing documentary films, docuseries, podcasts, independent films, branded content, and digital content, in collaboration with companies such as VICE, Amazon Studios, A24, Netflix, STX Entertainment, and Savage X Fenty. Oremus-Lester has written several docuseries, including segments as seen on Roku's 'Skrrt With Offset'.
Ali truly enjoys the ‘people aspect’ of working with people, and believes everyone has an amazing story to share, both on and off-screen. Carefully listening, learning, and being mindful that our stories are understood more ways than one is of the utmost importance. She can't wait to help share yours! xo
GEAR OFFERINGS:
• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K
• Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 Compact-SERVO Cinema Zoom Lens (EF Mount)
**Please Contact for
FULL GEAR OFFERINGS/RENTALS**
$$$ BUDGETS $$$:
• Project Bidding + Budgeting
• Movie Magic + Hot Budget + Showbiz
TECH SAVVY:
•Adobe (Premiere Pro + Photoshop + Audition), Pro Tools
• Mac OS + Windows OS + Google Workspace
• Slack + Basecamp + Asana
• Social Media
(Content Creation + Strategy)
• BTS (Still + Video)
TIMELINES & COMMS:
• Campaign Timeline Creation + Management
• Project One-Sheets, Scope of Work
• Client + Vendor + Talent Communication
• SAG + Union Savvy
• Film Tax Incentives
CREW CREDITS:
Executive/Associate
/Field/Line Producer,
Producer, Production Manager, UPM, Showrunner, Senior Brand Producer, Director,
Creative Director
Podcast/Radio Producer,
Station Program Director, Music Director, Host
NON-CREW CREDITS:
Muffin Baker, Women's Wellness Fan,
Enthusiastic Auntie
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"LIFE SKILLS"
• Leading + Listening
• Exploring The World + Sharing Smiles
• Creating + Curating A Motivated, Professional, Happy
Work Environment
• Will Remember
Your Birthday
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IN A NUTSHELL...:
• Thorough
• Nucleus
• Scaleable
• Fun!
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Carefully vetted and upheld
"no-asshole policy"
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• Connecting talented, passionate, dedicated professionals to projects suitable for their talents
(+ vice versa)
• Managing crew <> project
initial reach out, hiring, casting, payroll, comms, scheduling
