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Holly Barden Stadtler

Holly Barden Stadtler - Executive Producer - dreamcat@gmavt.net
Holly Barden Stadtler graduated with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in political science from James Madison University. She began her career at NBC Nightly News where she spent six years and worked first as a Production Secretary, then Unit Manager, and finally Production Manager for Nightly News and the Today Show. In 1990 she joined Discovery Channel Pictures and worked as an Associate Producer, Coordinating Producer, and Producer on over 100 hours of programming for Discovery and TLC. Her experience includes work on shows in all genres from history to science and technology including a high concentration of natural history films.

In 1996 she directed THE MAKING OF THE LEOPARD SON for Discovery and went on to create Dream Catcher Films, Inc. Since then she has produced and directed documentaries for the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, TBS Superstation, National Geographic Television as well as independent documentaries.

Dream Catcher Films' mission is to create films that make a difference. These media tools should influence behavior and attitudes by informing, entertaining, and creating dialogue, action and motivation in people that will in turn bring about change to an individual's life, community, or even the world.

Stadtler's awards include 5 CINE Golden Eagles, 4 Golds, 2 Silvers, and a Bronze from Houston Worldfest, a Gold award at the Chicago TV Fest, a Silver Medal at the NY Film Festival, and a National News & Documentary Emmy nomination plus many others.

HOLLY BARDEN STADTLER - Resume
DREAM CATCHER FILMS, INC. Owner, Producer August 1996 - present
Started production company to produce documentaries for broadcast. Manage full-time, part-time employees and independent contractors. In 1997 we completed a one-hour science documentary COMA: THE SILENT EPIDEMIC which aired on The Discovery Channel and a one-hour natural history film entitled FOOTSTEPS OF A BEAR which aired on Animal Planet. In 1998, we completed BURIED ALIVE for Discovery Channel, and in 1999, we completed THE MULTIPLE PERSONALITY PUZZLE, a one-hour documentary for TLC. In 2000, we completed TROUBLED WATERS about endangered wildlife in the Everglades which aired on TBS Superstation. AMERICA'S LAST RED WOLVES, a half-hour documentary for National Geographic Television about endangered red wolves aired on MSNBC August, 2003. Completed this year - KILIMANJARO FOR HOPE, a one-hour documentary. Film awards include 5 Cine Golden Eagles, silvers, golds and bronzes from the NY Film Festival, Worldfest Houston, Chicago TV Fest, a National Emmy nomination and others.

THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL, BETHESDA, MD Producer May 1993 - August 1996
Directed, wrote and produced THE MAKING OF THE LEOPARD SON, a 50:00 documentary that explores how a wildlife film is made in the remote bushlands of Tanzania. Wrote, edited and produced trailers for Discovery original productions including company's first theatrical release, THE LEOPARD SON. Produced and edited international versions of original productions. Worked closely with Executive Producer offering input at rough cut and fine cut stage for quarterly specials as well as series of 10 one-hour wildlife documentaries. Managed production assistant, researcher, and interns. Represented the company at the NAB Convention, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Women in Film and Video, and CINE film festival. Researched and compiled detailed report on the feasibility and concerns involved in producing large-format films. Associate Producer May 1992 - May 1993 Advised producers on production issues and provided editorial input as directed by Executive Producer; kept abreast of latest technologies for film and video and secured equipment for top-of-the line projection of specials for screenings across the country. Produced cut-to-clock versions and supervised edit sessions for cuts to specials; tracked deliverables; provided materials (promotional footage and artwork, treatments, rough and fine cuts, and masters) for international sales, home video, IAV media, and marketing departments. Production Coordinator April 1991 - May 1992 Coordinated all facets of production for high-profile quarterly specials and series (50 hours of programming in various stages) including location shoots, scheduling of productions, packaging of promotional footage, and post production requirements through final delivery and airing.

WATCHDOGS, INC., SILVER SPRING, MD Owner and Operator May 1989 - July 1990
Developed and maintained substantial client list for pet-sitting service. Managed contracting, billing, hiring, promotion. Designed and wrote advertising copy.

NBC NEWS, WASHINGTON, DC Production Manager March 1988 - May 1989
Researched and coordinated production elements of remote news specials and NIGHTLY NEWS in Washington; ordered facilities and manpower; arranged satellite/microwave transmission. Contracted outside vendors; negotiated price of equipment and services; acted as liaison between NBC & government agencies. Supervised freelance employees; approved employee expenses; managed show budgets. Acted as Pool Unit Manager for major networks' coverage of Reagan's Farewell Address (January, 1989) and his return to Andrews Air Force Base after European Economic Summit (June, 1988). Production Secretary May 1985 - March 1988 Coordinated travel arrangements; tracked productivity reports; secured White House/Congressional clearance for NBC employees. Observed production of news remotes; interpreted union contracts; supported five Production Managers.
Page May 1983 - May 1985

ASSOCIATED BROADCAST NEWS, WASHINGTON, DC Associate Producer May 1983 - September 1983
Wrote scripts and reported on camera for TV magazine show broadcast on The Learning Channel. Researched story ideas; arranged interviews.

INDUSTRY RELATED ACTIVITIES: Member WIFV, DC (Women In Film and Video), Producer/Workshop leader for Image Makers 2002; Member ITVA; Member FFC, (Filmmakers for Conservation); Member IDA (International Documentary Association).