Melody Ruiz Producer, Development Exec

An accomplished producer in factual TV now working in drama. Experienced both in studio and on location, and working with high-profile talent. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and adaptability/troubleshooting skills, having set up, scheduled and run shoots both in the UK and internationally. Excellent team management skills; known for being a collaborative, nurturing and decisive leader who communicates with clarity. A great deal of experience managing challenging personalities and sensitive situations, and solid knowledge of legal and compliance, having spent over a decade making documentaries. Familiar working with budgets; proficient in using MS Excel and other budgeting software.

EASTENDERS

Assistant to Executive Producer

(Maternity Cover)

BBC Studios
BBC One

Executive Producer: Chris Clenshaw
Unit Manager: Carolyn Weinstein

Diary management, awards submissions, first point of contact for cast and crew, general admin and office assistance

BAD SISTERS

Assistant Producer
10x60'

Merman
Apple TV+

Exec Producer: Faye Dorn
Exec Producer: Clelia Mountford
Series Producer: Johann Knobel
Block Producer: Susan Breen
Director: Rebecca Gatward
Director: Josephine Bornebush

Present at majority of high-level meetings with producers, execs, directors and production company regarding: Scheduling, stunts, edit notes, filming logistics, evolving COVID protocols, and sensitivities such as staff performance issues. Overseeing clearances, working with intimacy coordinators, child psychologist, Apple TV+ publicist and photographer, checking progress reports, ensuring good communication between departments and team welfare, producing on the studio floor (prep and in post), looking for cuts in script, utilising script supervisor reports and scene status documents, scheduling on Movie Magic, cast budgets and contracts, H&S considerations.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Producer (Development and Crowdfunding)
Short Film

Succulent Films

Director: David Buchanan

THE INTERVIEW

Producer
Short Film

Mystery Pictures

Director: Julian Ruiz

CPL PRODUCTIONS

Development Producer

Developing high profile projects for the major broadcasters and streamers.

Creative Director: Murray Boland
Exec Producer: Dermot Caulfield
Head of Development: Deborah O’Connor

GRAMAFILM

Development Producer

Developing a project for Disney+

Director of Development: Eddie Evelyn-Hall
Development Exec: Jamie Cowell

WAG ENTERTAINMENT

Development Producer

Commissioned: The Real Fatal Attraction, ITVX

Creative Director: Bridget Boseley
Head of Development: Ben Gordon

BETTY, ALL3MEDIA

Development Producer

Developing for UK, US and streamers

CCO: Alex Menzies
Head of Development: Sean O’Riordan

FILTHY HOUSE SOS

Producer
6x60'

Gobstopper Television
Channel 5

Exec Producer: Ross McCarthy
Director: Tam McNab

POLAR MEDIA

Senior Producer

Company Founder: Joe Kane

Established factual TV department. Built slate from scratch; led weekly brainstorming sessions; conceived, wrote up and pitched new programme ideas; established relationships with commissioners across major broadcasters; liaised with talent and agents.

UNIFROG

Producer

Online Subject Library

Creative Director: Alex Kelly

THE SECRET HELPERS

Producer
5x60'

BBC Studios
BBC Two

Producer: Chloe Court
Director: Chris Taylor

BRAINWASHING STACEY: LIVING WITH BIG GAME HUNTERS & ANTI-ABORTION CAMP

Producer

BBC Studios
BBC Three

Exec Producer: Sam Bickley
Exec Producer: Joe Ward
Director: David McConnell

Across two hour-long docs simultaneously. Found stories, cast characters, obtained access, scheduled and set up shoots in America and South Africa. Main point of contact with all contributors, Exec Producer and Series Producer.

EXTRAORDINARY PREGNANCIES

Assistant Producer

Curve Media
Discovery

Director: Adriana Bevir
Producer: Deirdre Dowling

THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL

Season I

Assistant Producer

Two Four Television
BBC One

Director: Tom Currie
Series Producer: David Vallance

3×60′ Researched/developed all content, obtained access and cast characters alongside Series Producer, regularly meeting commissioner to ensure brief was met as concept evolved.

FAMILY FINDERS

Assistant Producer

Ricochet
BBC One

Director: Ben Borland
Series Producer: Sandy Watson

ULTIMATE AIRPORT DUBAI

Season III

Assistant Producer
10x60'

National Geographic

Producer: Tom Thompson
Director: Peter Gauvain
Director: David McConnell

MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING

Assistant Producer

Firecracker
TLC

Director: Ben Bhatia
Series Producer: Federico Ruiz

DINNER DATE

Assistant Producer

Hat Trick
ITV

Producer: Josh Feather

THE SECRET LIFE OF FOUR YEAR OLDS

Assistant Producer
Pilot Episode

RDF
Channel 4

Director: Harjeet Chhokar
Series Producer: Nicola Brown

100 YEAR OLD DRIVERS

Assistant Producer

RDF
ITV

Producer: Karen Spearing
Director: Maia Liddell

SNOW, SEX & SUSPICIOUS PARENTS

Assistant Producer

RDF
ITV

Director: Charlotte Dawes
Series Producer: Denise Seneviratne

CURRENT AFFAIRS DEVELOPMENT

Assistant Producer

BBC One

Director: Charlotte Dawes
Series Producer: Denise Seneviratne

STACEY DOOLEY: KIDS IN THE CROSSFIRE

Season II

Assistant Producer
Episodes 1 & 3

BBC Studios
BBC One

Director: Laura Martin-Robinson
Director: Damian O'Mahony
Series Producer: David Vallance

STACEY DOOLEY: GIVING UP MY BABY

Assistant Producer

BBC Studios
BBC Three

Exec Producer: Sam Bickley
Exec Producer: Joe Ward
Director: Laura Martin-Robinson