NAN BERNSTEIN
CONSULTANT/COACH
HARVEST PRODUCTIONS LTD
WWW.NANBERNSTEIN.COM
Direction.Clarity.Change.
Looking to get your start in the film industry but don’t know where to begin?
Currently work in film but not sure how to work towards a different or ideal position?Need advice and council to acquire your first job in a specific industry or change jobs?
Resume revision and consultation.
With Nan’s distinct, unique voice and insights, she can help you navigate more or new career options. Nan comes up with out-of-the box solutions quickly that speak to your needs.
After 30+ years in film and television and the last 15 as a producer, Nan Bernstein is now focused on teaching the practical side of the film business and business in general: offering dynamic private mentoring and seminars to film students.
Nan started her education in a six room Pennsylvania schoolhouse. She achieved early acceptance to Boston University and graduated Cum Laude. She became interested in film production and moved to New York City to begin a career in the entertainment industry.
Nan pursued a position at United Artists, was hired as a publicist and joined the Publicists Guild. She would ultimately turn to production as her creative vehicle of choice. Throughout her career, Nan has learned almost every facet of production by applying her unique skills by asking questions, problem solving, and money management.
SPEAKING EVENTS
Keynote speaker at the 2016 Writers Guild of America First Time Showrunners - “CRASH COURSE”.
Panelist at a Producers Guild of America 2010 PRODUCED BY CONFERENCE. The panel was “FASTER, BETTER, CHEAPER”.
Taught film seminars at Drexel university (Radio, Film and Television College), Texas A&M University and the University of Texas.
AWARDS
An Emmy nomination for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS which received seventy-two award nominations and ultimately won fourteen.
An International Cine Award for THE MAKING OF TOOTSIE FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY .
A Christopher Award, Peabody Award, two DGA Awards, and an AFI Award.
She was on the EAST COAST AD/UPM COUNCIL for 16 Years and was nominated to be a delegate to the National Board meeting in Los Angeles several times.
Life Coach Certification - 1997 - Einstein Institute
“Loved this episode! Nan was so informative and insightful. I especially loved the funny and interesting stories peppered in, such as the penguins and the pastor situation. I learned quite a bit too. Great questions!”
“The Nan Bernstein blog was a relaxed, informative conversation. I know so much more about the making and nuances of film/TV production from this articulate discussion. Thank you, Steve, for the excellent line of questioning and to Nan Bernstein for her honest assessment of how to best grow and find success in this career.”
TESTIMONIALS
“Nan brilliantly navigated us through the impossible waters of production in NYC - she brought the vastly divergent cultures of Warner Bros. & HBO the very first time they came together to make a television show. Every penny was on the screen.”
— DL, Showrunner
“I owe a lot to Nan Bernstein. She gave me my 1st break in production and took me under her wing. She taught me to look for solutions in uncharted territories and to think outside the box. Nan gave me the confidence that a female could make it in this business and I'll always be grateful.”
— KW, Producer/UPM
“Nan is one of the most experienced filmmakers I know. I continue to lean on her expertise in my own professional growth. Her network of people and resources in television and film is enormous. I am very thankful for her continued advice and mentorship in the industry.”
— CW, Physical Production Coord. / Netflix
“Nan is a producer, who not only has the wisdom and foresight to lead a production, but she has the relationships and respect of the entire entertainment community. Nan is masterful in managing a budget that builds allies not only with studios and networks, but with showrunners and directors who trust her with their creative vision.”
— LS, VP Current Programs / CBS Entertainment