ROSEMARY PLUM – Line Producer

Tel: +44 (0)7785 378030

A very experienced Line Producer who has been responsible for high profile international filming including factual and drama documentary, drama, multi-camera OB events for music and sport and observational documentary.
Rosemary has a thorough knowledge of TV and film production and post production and has a strong background in managing and scheduling large crews as well as smaller units. She is a strong negotiator when dealing with artists, suppliers and service contracts and is confident when dealing with high-profile personalities, clients and agents. She also has an excellent track record in location management and administration, having secured unprecedented access to filming locations worldwide and is the only person in over thirty years to have gained permission to film Michaelangelo’s Pieta’ in St Peters Basilica, Rome from inside the glass security screens.
Fully conversant with all aspects of project management including Budgeting, Scheduling, Contracting staff, facilities, archive and music, HSE legislation, Public and Production Liability and Taxation Regulations. Rosemary is bi-lingual (English and Italian) and familiar with a wide range of computer software including PMI Octopus, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SmartFTP, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Sage Accounting, Internet Explorer.
Languages / English: native language
Italian: fluent/native speaker
French: working knowledge
German: working knowledge
Professional

Skills

/ Movie Magic, PMI Octopus, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SmartFTP, Adobe Photoshop, Sage Accounting, Internet Explorer.

BROADCAST EVENTS/OB CREDITS

Producer-Europe / Andrea Bocelli: Teatro del Silenzio
Andrea Bocelli concert with full orchestra, choir and percussion band in an outdoor venue in Tuscany. Guest artists included Sarah Brightman, Kenny G, David Foster and Lang Lang. I was responsible for the negotiation and setting up of the event which was a co-production between Broadcaster, Thirteen-WNET, Record Company Sugarmusic and Promoter FourOne. Total production team: 85 staff and crew.
Director: David Horn (Thirteen, NY) / Thirteen-WNET
2007
Producer / Neeme Jarvi: 70yrs Tribute
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra concert in Tallinn, conducted by Neeme Jarvi with guest artists and soloists as well as full choir. OB facilities provided by Prisma, Sweden with Estonian TV crew. I was responsible for the negotiation and setting up of the entire event with the Director arriving from New York only for the concert itself. Total production team: 30 staff and crew.
Director: Jason Starr (New York)
Comm Editor: Heidi Pruuli (Eesti TV) / Eesti Televisioon
2007
Producer - Europe / Vittorio Grigolo: Dreams of Rome
Concert set in the spectacular archeological location of Hadrians Villa in Tivoli, Rome. Classical/popera artist with orchestra, choir, band and guest artists. OB facilities provided by NEP Visions (UK), Telegenics and Fleetwood Mobiles. Event/FOH facilities provided by Agora’ (Italy). Total production team: 80 staff and crew.
Director & Exec Producer: David Horn (Thirteen, NY) / Thirteen-WNET
2006
Producer-Europe / Alessandro Safina in Concert
Live concert with solo artists, dancers, orchestra and percussion band filmed in the Greek Amphitheatre in Taormina, Sicily. OB facilities provided by NEP Visions (UK) and Fleetwood Mobiles. Event/FOH facilities provided by Agora’ (Italy). Total production team: 100 staff and crew.
Director & Exec Producer: David Horn (Thirteen, NY) / Thirteen-WNET
2001
Production Manager / Andrea Bocelli: Sacred Arias
Classical concert by Andrea Bocelli with orchestra and choir directed by Myung Wa Chung from the church of S. Maria in Minerva, Rome. OB facilities provided by CTV and Fleetwood Mobiles. Live audio recording for CD and event/FOH facilities provided by Polygram, Netherlands.
Total production team: 110 staff and crew.
Director & Exec Producer: David Horn (Thirteen, NY) / Thirteen-WNET
1999
Assistant Producer & Location Manager / Italia ‘90
BBC staff AP/Location Manager for BBC facilities at the 1990 Football World Cup based at the IBC in Rome. The BBC production centre was responsible for live coverage of all England, Ireland and Scotland football matches throughout Italy as well as, Grandstand live, highlights shows and all news feeds. Total production team: 155 staff and crew.

Exec Producer: Jim Reside

/ BBC TV
1990

BROADCAST DOCUMENTARY/DRAMA CREDITS

Producer / Antonio Carluccio & The Leopard
Specialist historic cookery show filmed on location in Sicily. Currently in production
Director: Spike Geilinger / BBC4
Line Producer / Griff Rhys Jones: Secrets of Cities
Griff travels the world to find out what makes a City tick 24 hours a day. Filmed in New York, Paris & London
Producer/Directors: Michael Massey, Harry Hook, Andrew Fettis / ITV 1
Line Producer / Losing It!
A very personal look into anger and its’ management. Written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones. Filmed in Los Angeles & the UK
Producer/Director: James Runcie / BBC1
Line Producer / Charles Dickens & the Invention of Christmas
Drama documentary written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones in which we discover the origins of Christmas as we know it today.
Producer/Director: Paul Tilzey / BBC1
Line Producer / Balderdash & Piffle
Series presented by Victoria Coren with the help of celebrity guests. Vast amount of last minute scheduling together with complex archive and music clearances.

Series Producer: Caroline Ross Pirie

/ BBC TWO
2007
Producer / Picturing Mary
Art history documentary showing the worldwide spread of the image of the Virgin Mary. Narrated by Jane Seymour and James Keach. Specially composed music score with Dolby 5.1 audio mix. Filmed on location in South America, Africa and Europe with exclusive footage of Michelangelo’s Pieta’ filmed in the Basilica of St. Peters, Rome from inside the glass wall.
Director: Martin Johnson / Thirteen-WNET
2006
Producer / The Face
Theatrical docu-drama looking at the dramatically different artistic portrayals of the image of Christ over 2000 years.
DoP: Dean Cundey (LA) / Thirteen-WNET
2000-2001
Line Producer / Inside The Mafia
Drama documentary series charting the rise and fall of the Mafia in the US and Italy from the 1950’s to present day. I was also responsible for the location management and setting up of contributors for this series .
Series Producer: Charlie Smith / Nat. Geographic/ Five/NDR
2004-2005
Line Producer / Regency House Party
Reality drama documentary with six aspiring Mr Darcys and six Miss Bennetts living in the age of romance in a bygone world. Filmed entirely on location for 5 months with a crew of 110 people. I was additionally responsible for the conversion of the Listed Building to it’s original period condition and subsequent re-instatement at the end of filming. 130 crew and cast.
Series Producer: Caroline Ross Pirie / Channel Four
2003-2004
Line Producer / The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance
Drama documentary telling the true story behind one of Italy’s most powerful dynasties. I was also responsible for all location management and casting in Italy.
Director: Justin Hardy / A & E/ Channel Four
2003
Line Producer / The Reluctant Saint
Award winning drama capturing the violence, colour and mystery of the life of St Francis of Assisi. Filmed on location in Italy on S-16mm
Director: Pamela Mason Wagner (US) / Hallmark Channel
2003
Line Producer / Mario Eats Italy – Series 1 & 2
Series of regional food shows filmed in Italy with US celebrity chef Mario Batali cooking in unusual circumstances. / TV Food Network
2001
Producer / Did You Know?
Series of documentary shorts featuring the longest, shortest, rarest and most expensive …… amongst other things!
Director: Martin Johnson / BBC TV
1998
Producer / Hotel Hilbert
1 x 50’ drama of a mathematically infinite hotel…. but this drama doesn’t go on forever! Filmed on location in Sardinia, Italy with a crew of 40 people.
Director: Caroline Ross Pirie / BBC TV
1996

REFEREES:

Mike McDowall, Executive Producer (Freelance)

Tel +44 (0)7771 657515

David Horn, Executive Producer Thirteen-WNET, New York.

Tel +1 212 560 2744

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