SARAH KOTZMAN

Supervising Producer / Director

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EXTRACTED | B17 for FOX

(2024-2026) Seasons 1-2  • Canada • 20 episodes

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Head of the Wild Set for a survival competition series. Prep: Scouted & built a 65-acre wilderness camp zone from the ground up. Field: Served as the lead bridging Wilderness Safety/field logistics with EPs, Director, Challenge, and Technical teams, aligning creative intent with effective execution throughout production. Field-produced Challenges, Extractions, interviews and critical story moments. Post: Episodic & trailer producer. Crafted story arc from 36 cast and 160 cameras. Fast-paced output schedule. 

 

Mutual of Omaha's WILD KINGDOM | Hearst Media for NBC

(2023-2025) Season 1-3, 17 episodes

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Development + Field + Post. Relaunched an American natural history classic! Worked heavily with gov't agencies & scientists. Educational & Informational (E/I) kids' show. Hosted with wild animals.

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7 TOUGHEST DAYS | Nutopia for National Geographic

(2022) Season 1, 3 episodes

Post: Re-crafted the edit of a new hosted adventure docu-drama. 

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THE GREAT TRADE RACE | Fox Alternatives for FOX

(2022) Pilot
Field + Post. Managed story for a Team Competition Series focused on fast-paced business, strategy and alliances in a race around the country.

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NAKED & AFRAID XL: FROZEN | Renegade 83 for Discovery

(2022) Season 1: Montana, 6 episodes. Field + Post.

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CHEF VS. WILD | ITV/Leftfield for Hulu

(2021), Season 1: British Columbia, 8 episodes
Field. Directed cast & crew. Primitive survival Docu-follow combined with a large scale kitchen set competition. Focused story on food as a character, recipe process, cast rivalries, sense of urgency.

 

WORLD'S MOST AMAZING VACATION RENTALS | Critical Content for NETFLIX

(2020) Seasons 1-2, 15 episodes

​​Managed crew & hosts in 48 int’l & domestic locations. Creative: wrote & directed scenes. Logistics: scouts, trade-outs, schedules, field notes, hot sheets, edit outlines.

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NAKED & AFRAID | Renegade 83 for Discovery

(2019-2024) Season 6-11: South Africa, Bahamas, Philippines, 4 episodes
Field + Post. Directed cast & crew. Docu-follow in harsh environments: jungles, oceans, deserts. Defined story beats. Condensed 21 days into a 1-hr episode.

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NAKED & AFRAID OF LOVE | Renegade 83 for Discovery+

(2021), Season 1: Philippines, 10 episodes
Field + Post. Crafted series arc over ten episodes, all in edit simultaneously.

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NAKED & AFRAID XL: VALLEY OF THE BANISHED | Renegade 83 for Discovery

(2019), Season 6: South Africa, 11 episodes

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NAKED & AFRAID XL: PHILIPPINES | Renegade 83 for Discovery

(2018), Season 5: Philippines, 10 episodes. Field + Post AP.

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Editor

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STUDIO CITY PRODUCTIONS | various: Disney, ABC, Telepictures

ELLEN DEGENERES, DR. OZ, STEVE HARVEY, THE TALK
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Sizzles, promos, marketing materials, social media content

(2012-2019)

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NEW WAVE ENTERTAINMENT for Disney

The FABLIFE

Show opens, promos, marketing materials, social media content

(2015-2016)

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Journalist

CBS 19 WOIO

Field + Post. Wrote, shot & edited Feature News, True Crime, Specialty Sweeps Segments, Commercials, and Marketing Content as a Senior Journalist and Preditor.

(2007-2011)

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Camera Op, Documentary | Nowita Films

Magnificent Burden

​B-Cam for a fast paced on-location ski shoot in Utah + Broll + Interviews

(2015)

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Tour Manager, Host | Trafalgar Travel

​​Sole leader & guide for groups of 52 people on 8-14 day road trips. 24/7 prep & on location. Coordinated all logistics & finances. Created exciting narratives for all destinations. Entertained a wide variety of personalities & ages. Adapted to changes & emergencies.

(2017)

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Special Effects Pyrotechnical Op | POV FX

Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Imbroglio, Lt Dan Band

Licensed by The State of California Fire Marshal, 3rd Class. Assisted Special Effects Supervisor in various practical effects on set for film, TV, and concerts including fireworks, squibs, fire bars, hydraulic vehicle flips, and fight gags.

(2016 - 2017)

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Art Director | Exposed Communications

Designed corporate image, print & web advertisements, social media campaigns, event promotions, & logos for companies nationwide • Delivered effective visual communication for varying target audiences. Clients included Clear Channel, Soffer Organization, Hollywood Weekly, Hospitality Asset Management Company, Steel City Media, etc.

(2007 - 2011)

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Photography Editor | Panther Prints

​Responsible for photographing all images & captions of a 125-page university publication including sporting, academic & leisure events • Professionally directed large, diverse groups of people.

(2005 - 2006)

 

Writer/Photographer | Pittsburgh Metropolitan Magazine, Whirl Magazine

​Extensively manipulated images & created clipping paths for final magazine layouts • Successfully met tight deadlines • Pitched & wrote articles and cover stories. • Photographed fine cuisine

(2005)

 

Digital Image Editor | Photographs by Julie

​Edited proof & final images, which included airbrushing, head swaps, composites & color adjustments.

(2003 - 2004)