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Ms. Kelly Crean is an award-winning film/TV producer specializing in working with producers at an executive level to bring projects to fruition. During her career she has worked on over 50 films for studios such as Disney, MGM and Miramax and has worked on over 22 independent films. She has worked on over 200 episodes of television for networks such as The Food Network, MTV and WE that have aired in over 100 countries around the world. Ms. Crean has also produced and/or executive produced several music soundtracks and records over the years with international sales via Sony BMG.
As an active voting member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Ms. Crean stays in the know on all things regarding each year's Academy Awards. Her other affiliations include AFI, AFTRA, IFP, EO, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Women in Film.
A former member of the U.S. Ski Team, Ms. Crean earned a degree in English Literature from Columbia University, and studied film production at Columbia University's School of the Arts.
Studio/Mini-Major Films Ms. Crean began her career at Disney Marketing & Distribution and worked on the releases of over 30 films, including: . "Nixon" (directed by Oliver Stone, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Joan Allen) . "Toy Story I" & "Toy Story II" (Tom Hanks) . "Father of the Bride II" (Steve Martin) . "Up Close & Personal" (Michelle Pfeiffer & Robert Redford) . "Before & After" (Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong)
Ms. Crean worked as development assistant to producer Cary Woods at Miramax on over 20 films, including: . "Swingers" (Directed by Jon Favreau) . "Scream" (Directed by Wes Craven, Written by Kevin Williamson) . "Citizen Ruth" (Directed by Alexander Payne) . "Gummo" (Directed by Harmony Korine) . "Copland" (Directed by James Mangold, starring Sylvester Stallone)
Independent Film/TV Some of Ms. Crean's independent films include "Black Irish" (writer/director Brad Gann "Invincible", "Soul Surfer"), winner of 7 International film festivals and 14 awards, "Cover", premiering with Fox Studios and directed by Bill Duke, and the Sundance Film Festival Hit, "Prey for Rock & Roll", starring Gina Gershon. Ms. Crean has teamed up again with "Black Irish" writer/director Brad Gann to produce the film, "Once Was Lost" along with long-time colleague Sheila Jaffee onboard as casting director and with America's #1 Songwriter, Lamont Dozier, providing the soundtrack. Ms Crean also has a Sundance Producer's Lab project in development with William Morris Endeavor.
Television Ms. Crean was executive producer of "Gagsters!", the first hybrid reality/scripted TV show for children, that sold in over 50 countries. She co-created and executive produced "Doctors of Rock" for HDnet, working in direct correspondence with HDNet owner Mark Cuban, and produced "Speed Shift" and "Just as Fast," during which time she became approved at Viacom for networks such as MTV and WE, going on to finance and produce 11 more pilots for television.
Ms Crean served as a producer on "Emeril Live!" at The Food Network where she reported directly to EP of the show as she produced Special Guest segments and managed the live audience as Producer in Charge of Special Guests and Audience.
Finance Ms. Crean is an expert at film and television finance and is also an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor in a number of emerging American companies. Her investment strategies have always involved companies that strive for rapid growth and job creation.
EB-5 Solutions Founder and Owner July 2015 - Present (1 year) Beverly Hills, California
EB5 Solutions provides comprehensive foreign investment, management, and immigration services for businesses, regional centers, and investors. It helps to build fundraising platforms to reduce capital costs and increase flexibility for qualified businesses, focusing on the following market segments: real estate, entertainment, energy, manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture. It conducts due diligence and advise individuals who are seeking EB5 and other immigration-related investment vehicles. We also provide management services for regional centers and EB-5 project operations.
Academy Funding Group Partner 2011 - October 2015 (4 years) Greater Los Angeles Area
Falcon Film Funding CEO and Manager January 2005 - October 2010 (5 years 10 months)
