John Ledesma Demo Reel Credits: Producer/Writer
Distribution: National Syndication
Responsibilities: Conceptualize content, format show, hire talent and crew, liaise with client, manage budget, research and write scripts, negotiate contracts, license footage, produce features, gather and incorporate supporting visuals, coordinate shoots, coordinate graphics, coordinate music, supervise edit, supervise mix, deliver for satellite. This four-minute clip is a compilation of programs written and produced by John Ledesma. It highlights in particular my work for EA Sports in association with Echo Entertainment and Eclipse Television. This team is responsible for 15 separate one-hour sports anthology shows including five "Year in Sports" specials, four "Football Preview" specials, four "High School All-American" specials and two "Basketball Preview" specials. We have covered every major sports story over the last five years while also discovering some terrifically interesting human-interest stories from around the country.
Hosts have included Todd Harris, James Worthy, Andre Ware, Paul Sunderland, Leeann Tweeden, Summer Sanders, Jenn Brown, Kirk Morrison, Tyler Hoechlin, Jennie Finch, Miles Simon, and Andre Reed.
Mascot Madness Credits: Producer/Writer
Distribution: Animal Planet
Responsibilities: Conceptualize content, format show, hire talent and crew, locate and hire live animal talent, liaise with client, manage budget, research and write scripts, coordinate shoots/graphics/music, supervise edit, and supervise audio mix. Hosted by ESPN's Lee Corso and animal expert Jeff Corwin, this special provided an informative and entertaining look at college sports' most lovable mascots. It also featured segments that included 30 live animals shot in various locations around Southern California. Produced in association with Echo Entertainment.
Ultimate Iceman - Chuck Liddell Credits: Producer/Writer
Distribution: Spike
Responsibilities: Conceptualize content, format show, coordinate and conduct interviews, research and write scripts, field produce, gather supporting visuals, supervise edit. The original version of this documentary was a top-selling DVD release. It features never-before-seen footage and interviews with the people and events that helped shape one of the world's most impressive fighters. Includes exclusive interviews with many of the sport's top competitors. An edited version with new standups and voice over aired on Spike. Hosted by Bob Goldberg. Produced in association with Zuffa, UFC and Echo Entertainment.
Myron Rolle Feature Credits: Producer/Writer
Distribution: National Syndication
Responsibilities: Conceptualize content, coordinate and conduct interviews, research and write scripts, field produce, hire and supervise crew, gather supporting visuals, supervise edit. This feature was part of the "EA Sports High School All American" program. It's a fascinating tale of a family with their priorities in order. Recommended viewing for all parents and teenagers. Produced in association with Echo Entertainment and Eclipse Television.
World Series of Golf Credits: Associate Producer
Distribution: CBS Responsibilities: Interview dozens of participants for profile pieces and internal features. Field produce on-course talent. This clip is a promo for a two-part special that aired as a CBS Sports Spectacular. It was shot over several days in Las Vegas and included scores of interviews in studio, on course and at remote setups. Supervised ENG crew covering standups with Tracy Wolfson. Produced in association with Echo Entertainment and ConCom.
Paralympic Winter Games Credits: Associate Producer/Writer
Distribution: A&E
Responsibilities: Produce athlete features, write scripts for same-day studio coverage, develop questions for guests. This is one of ten athlete features I produced for this miniseries. During the Games I would take reports from various venues and turn around a script for broadcast that evening. Network veterans Harry Smith and Joan Lunden hosted from Salt Lake City. Produced in association with Echo Entertainment.
The Incurables Credits: Writer
Distribution: Veria
Responsibilities: Write on-camera segments and voice over copy. This documentary series highlights patients who find success in alternative treatments when Western medicine has failed them. I've written 30 episodes to date and also script an eco-travel show called "Under the Sun" for the same network. Produced in association with Echo Entertainment.
