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About Me (she/her)

Shannon Malone-Benedictis is a two-time Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, creative consultant, and speaker & facilitator. From writing her first play at age 10 to executive producing documentaries for Disney+, Netflix, and others, she's always loved telling stories.

Shannon’s clients range from start-ups ready to break into the film market to billion dollar tech companies seeking creative solutions to every day problems.

She’s been featured on a variety of podcasts and interviewed for outlets such as Washingtonian Magazine.

“You can’t help but have a good time when she is in the room.”

CLIENTS

Disney+/Nat Geo
WB-Discovery
Netflix
Smithsonian
Wondrium

Sesame Studios
WebMD
Off The Fence
PBS Distribution
Animal Planet

200+

hours produced for US and international marketplace

20+

10+

HAPPY AUDIENCES

CAROLE TOMKO

Award-winning Media Executive,

Studio and Network Head

Shannon is a joy to work with both creatively and strategically. She has the rare combination of being able to both develop fresh new concepts while understanding the ever-changing media landscape. She easily pinpoints potential creative challenges and applies her direct and honest feedback to help creatives deliver their best work.

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STEVEN GREEN

Award Winning UK Producer & Media Executive

Shannon is a gifted program-maker and industry insider with a huge contacts book. She always has the inside track on every media network and platform – the person to go to for sharp opinion of the current documentary and factual market. Oh, and she’s really funny too.

TRACY BECKETT

Award Winning Producer & Media Executive

Shannon not only has the expertise in her field but also she can take complex strategies and creative ideas and express them in a very thoughtful and engaging way. I always enjoy our collaborations as she is motivated, humorous and her energy is contagious.

Services

Program Development
Program and Organizational Consultation
Production and Creative Onboarding
Supervising Producing
International to American Reversioning
Public and Private Speaking
Career Consultation
Industry Trend Consults
Greenlight Strategies

SPEAKING TOPICS

For insight into the documentary making process + creative approaches to problem solving,

Shannon Malone-deBenedictis delivers dynamic content.

How to Stay Creative

When life is coming at you, finding the energy to be creative can feel like a struggle. With over two decades of experience in award-winning television, Shannon shares invaluable insights on nurturing your creative spark, even in the toughest times. Join us to discover practical strategies for staying inspired and resilient amidst economic uncertainty.

@padlincreative

Unlock the power of storytelling in filmmaking with Shannon, a two-time Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker. From true crime to scientific exploration, learn the essential elements of crafting compelling documentaries. Join us to delve into the art of storytelling and discover how to captivate audiences with your narrative.

Documentary 101

Animal

Documentaries 101

Venture into the world of wildlife filmmaking with Shannon, who will tell you tales from her two decade experience producing these films. Despite challenges posed by unpredict-able subjects, discover the secrets to success in capturing the beauty and drama of animals on film. Join us to explore the unique intricacies of producing captivating wildlife docs.

OFFERINGS

Shannon Malone-deBenedictis is a gifted storyteller. Her expertise and experience in the creative and television field engages audiences of all ages.

Her chats can range from intimate coffees to large auditoriums.

Shannon is also available to provide guidance for your development slate.

Relevant Experience

2012 - 2022

SVP OF PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Red Rock Films

Primary overseer of development and production Red Rock, a start-up US production company. Grew the company from a basement producer to an award-winning industry go-to both domestically and internationally. Projects included the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series SECRETS OF THE WHALES and the Daytime Emmy-winning series PENGUIN TOWN. Projects ranged from natural history to science to lifestyle and independent documentaries.

2007 - 2011

Director, development

National Geographic Channel & Nat Geo Wild

Oversaw 85 (eighty-five) production companies including four (4) talent agencies for the National Geographic Channels. Developed and/or created pitches into workable formats and processed them through the greenlight system. Saw projects from concept and greenlight to BAR and handoff to EP/PM team.

1999 - 2007

Editor, producer

Discovery Channel

Duties included development and conceptualization of project, coordination of various corporate departments for program/special rollout, feedback on scripts and rough cuts and completion of project for premiere date including DISCOVERY ATLAS and PLANET EARTH. Served as team lead over Production Support Staff for the Discovery Channel, supervising ten+ junior staff members.

Credits

*Award Winning