feed your imagination and shock the world
~ Tamara Wilson
Founder/CEO, Wyntersweet Entertainment,
above the line
about
Owner of Wyntersweet Entertainment, LLC
Tamara wilson is a conduit between you and your story or brand.
Tamara Wilson is an award-winning producer and director. She is credited with various projects, from documentaries and short films to special programs to branded content.
She is recognized for her ingenuity, talent for narrating stories in a captivating manner, and unwavering dedication to high standards. Her ardor lies in employing her expertise to convey meaningful stories. She believes the media can enlighten, instruct, and amuse and is resolved to utilize her platform to effect positive change and awareness.
She is responsible for the creative direction and production management of award-winning broadcast and digital series. As a leader of post-production editors, field crews, producers, and other production staff members, she stays true to the project's vision and mission while managing resources, coordinating efforts, tracking budgets, and staying on top of any changes.
She completes clients' projects within budget by using her communication, project management, and problem-solving skills. In addition, her ability to generate new business and relationships has benefited her teams.
more about Tamara
- Creative and passionate storyteller with a knack for crafting authentic experiences into captivating stories that engage audiences
- Highly respected and insightful entertainment and broadcast news leader with 30 years of experience
- Develop the creative vision of projects, like the anchor series, Champions for Change, and ensure the messaging, interaction, and visuals are cohesive and on point
- I have demonstrated success in project development, interactive media production strategies, editorial and creative productions
- Organize and lead a team of producers, photojournalists, and editors to accomplish the creation of broadcast and digital content
- Emmy nominated in the Historical Documentary category for directing, writing, and co-executive producing Black and Reporting: The Struggle Behind the Lens
- Recipient of the Peabody Award, DuPont-Columbia Award, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Award, Gracie Award, NAMIC Award, NABJ Salute to Excellence Award, and AABJ Pioneer Award
- Handle project operations, including managing budgets and allocating resources
- Broad-ranging skills with a knack for adapting to the ongoing changes in the broadcast and digital industries
- Dynamic and highly ambitious risk-taker, innovator, and creative driver, aligning teams and ideas to produce powerful pieces
frame-by-frame
CLOTHING DESIGNER RECLAIMS HER HERITAGE
THROUGH UPCYCLED FASHION
Amy Denet Deal is a Navajo designer leading a sustainable fashion revolution. Inspired by a powerful reconnection with her heritage, she traded the glitz of LA runways for a New Mexico shop where upcycling takes center stage.
[directed. produced. scripted.]
BLACK AND REPORTING
the struggle behind the lens
This Emmy-nominated documentary is the firsthand account of some of Atlanta's broadcast pioneers, who recount the dangers, difficulties, and triumphs they encountered early in their careers.
[executive produced. produced. directed. filmed. scripted.]
INSPIRING VOICES
CNN anchor Don Lemon and filmmaker Lee Daniels talk candidly about their professional and personal lives while overcoming the challenges of being successful, Black, and gay living in America.
[directed. produced. scripted.]
sneak peek
samples of her work
champions for change
This one-hour special presentation highlights shining examples of humanity who give hope and inspiration. CNN’s anchors and reporters tell the uplifting stories of 12 community champions who tackle challenges through innovation and grit — and go on to help others. Along the way, CNN uncovers personal, moving details about the champions and follow the ripple effects of these remarkable individuals who are changing the world.[provided creative direction. managed production.]a teacher who inspires
Sonya Romero demonstrates accessibility, enthusiasm, warmth, and commitment when it comes to her students.
[directed. produced. filmed. scripted.]
comic book provides life lessons
Tony Weaver Jr. and his company, Weird Enough Productions, combat stereotypes through comic book storytelling and curriculum.
[directed. produced. scripted.]
keeping it classy
Melanie Elturk knew Muslim women were struggling to
find quality hijabs.
She changed all of that when she founded Haute Hijab in 2010.
directed. produced. filmed. scripted.]
the backdrop
what i do
A creative storyteller with editorial and technical skills.
At times, production days can be long and tiresome with their share of unforeseen problems.
Despite these days, I love what I do from ideation to completion - producing short and long-form serious world-news stories or light-hearted, entertainment, and human-interest stories to instructional, promotional, or electronic press kit videos.
- Pitch, create, and develop multimedia content
- Hire and manage crew and talent
- Pre-interview, interview, and book guests
- Storyboard, budget tracking, and set deadlines for projects
- Plan video shoots; scout, select, and reserve shoot locations
- Purchase and rent equipment
- Develop production schedules
- Evaluate digital analytics
- Field and post-produce
- Write digital content and TV scripts
- Operate cameras
- Video edit
rough cut
giving back
I enjoy teaching traditional and alternative approaches to media production.
I am a dedicated mentor who enjoys volunteering and contributing my talent toward working with students and interns to demonstrate production methods, research, and story development in an effort to increase their interest and passion for media production.
I stress the importance of having time and budget management skills. I demonstrate how I work logistically and creatively to get the most out of available resources to produce captivating projects for my clients.
lights. cameras. action.
some of my skills
Content Manager
Director
Documentarian
Media Consultant
Producer
Production Mgr.
Project Manager
Researcher
Video Editor
Writer
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
IPV Curator
CMS
Drupal
iNews
Stellar
Wordpress
Adobe Analytics
Ariba Procurement
Cheqroom
Concur
Domo
Frame.io
Hot Budget
Movie Magic
ShowMGR
StudioBinder
Xytech
Slack
Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Teams