Craig H. Shepherd

Evp, New Business Development & Affairs- Tv/film/brands at Zero Point Zero Production Inc

Craig H. Shepherd has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry. Craig H. began their career at CBS Television Network as a Sr. Financial Analyst, where they played a key role in developing bids to acquire major sports properties. Craig H. then joined NYU School of Law as a Budget Analyst, managing the cost analysis for the Mueller Fund.

In 1997, Shepherd founded Norwood Avenue Entertainment LLC, where they served as an Executive Producer and Show Runner for various television series, documentaries, and brand spots. Craig H. also provided line producer services for award-winning feature films and directed episodes of a scripted police drama series.

In 2010, Shepherd joined Zero Point Zero Production Inc, where they held several roles of increasing responsibility. As the EVP of New Business Development & Affairs, they identified, negotiated, developed, and executive produced new original series in various formats. In their role as SVP of Development & Business Affairs, they oversaw and executive produced feature films, documentaries, and scripted and unscripted television. Prior to that, as Vice President of Development, they developed original concepts and pitched them to outside broadcasters and distributors, managing budgeting, scheduling, and negotiation of series commissions.

Overall, Craig H. Shepherd has demonstrated expertise in business development, production, negotiation, and strategic leadership within the entertainment industry.

Craig H. Shepherd holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, which they earned from 1985 to 1989. Craig H. later pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Film from New York University- Tisch School of the Arts, completing the degree from 1993 to 1997.

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Zero Point Zero Production Inc

We are an award-winning media company that works alongside top-tier talent to create serial television, feature-length films, branded entertainment, and publishing projects that have a lasting impact around the world. Founded in New York, NY in 2003 by Executive Producers Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia. Since its inception, the company has produced approximately 610 hours of documentary content in over 100 countries around the world, including the critically acclaimed, Emmy & Peabody Award-winning series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN); the Emmy Award-winning The Mind of a Chef (Netflix) and Rotten (Netflix); Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World (CNN); and David Letterman: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction (Netflix). Feature documentary credits include US theatrical and broadcast releases for the films Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent (distributed by The Orchard) and Wasted! The Story of Food Waste (distributed by Neon SuperLTD). 53 Primetime Emmy Nominations and 15 wins 33 Daytime Emmy Nominations and 14 wins 8 News & Docs Emmy Nominations Peabody Award Winner 8 PGA Nominations and 2 wins 8 ACE Nominations and 6 wins TCA Award Winner 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations and 5 wins 11 James Beard Awards Nominations and 5 wins 4 IDA Nominations 7 Film Festival Awards Best Documentary


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