Hernany Perla
Canton
Summary
Innovative writer and producer with over 22 years experience in film and television. Recognized for developing high-profile projects and collaborating with industry leaders. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller with proven ability to craft compelling narratives and manage production from concept to completion. Committed to fostering creative talent and sharing industry knowledge in an academic setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Perlapartment Pictures
02.2014 - Current
- Handle development and physical production duties on all of the company’s features, including PUBLIC DISTURBANCE (Lionsgate Digital Studios), EDEN (Vertical Releasing), GHOST TEAM ONE (Paramount Home Entertainment) and FEAR (Hidden Empire Film Group)
- Oversaw physical and legal delivery to distributors on all films through post-production
- Generate and develop Company’s Feature and Television Development Slate.
Production/Development Executive
Ombra Films
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Oversaw production projects on behalf of Jaume Collet-Serra (BLACK ADAM, JUNGLE CRUISE) and Juan Sola, including ANNA and WELCOME TO HARMONY (Sony Pictures Worldwide)
- Handled all development of Ombra’s Slate as well as submissions of new material
- Interfaced with foreign sales companies and co-financiers
- Forged relationships with up-and-coming Spanish directors.
Director of Development, Production & Development
Lionsgate Entertainment
03.2008 - 02.2011
- Responsible for numerous development and production duties on the following LGE films: CONAN, KANE & LYNCH, THE LAST STAND, KILLERS, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, PUNISHER: WARZONE, DIBBUK BOX and PANOPTICON
- Worked with filmmakers, producers, writers, representatives and executives to gain consensus and push projects into production
- Forged relationships with talent including Marcus Nispel, Phil Joanou and Drew & Erick Dowdle to fill open writing and directing assignments
- Interfaced with sales companies and indie packaging agents to find new projects.
Creative Executive
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Responsible for tracking of all material in the literary marketplace, i.e
- Books out of NY & LA, spec screenplays, articles and graphic novels
- Was responsible for finding, packaging and developing video game KANE & LYNCH, a feature starring Bruce Willis
- Developed and packaged original idea THE LAST STAND with Lorenzo DiBonaventura producing and Liam Neeson starring
- Developed NURSE 3D with Phil Joanou directing
- Served as junior executive on Lionsgate projects by executing notes, writer and director lists, beat-sheets, script breakdowns
- Projects included: WAR, PRIDE, AKEELAH AND THE BEE.
Story Editor/Assistant to John Sacchi, Vice President of Production
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Read and evaluated material for feature production/development & acquisitions
- Administrative duties as assistant to John Sacchi, Vice President of Production & Development.
Education
BA Economics & Film -
Washington University
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Relationship Building
- Production Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Media
- Theme exploration
- Adaptation expertise
Imdb
https://rb.gy/ru24xm
Writingcredits
- ACTIVE PRODUCTION, LET ME OUT, Feature, Melting Pot Productions, Pre-Production
- GRINBERG, TV Show, MGM/Gato Grande Productions
- TORTURE MAN, Feature, Grey Eagle Films/Highland Film Group
- DEVELOPMENT, SCHIZOPHRENIC, Feature (2020), Central Partnership/BF Films
- DEVELOPMENT, SANTERIA, Feature (2018), Blumhouse Pictures, Based on an idea by Jennifer Lopez
Specsales
- BLINK, Feature (2016), Atlas Entertainment, Noam Murro, Jamie Foxx
- REVELATION, Feature (2016), Skydance Entertainment, Natasha Kermani
- DAY ONE, Feature (2008), MGM
Locations
421 N Doheny Dr Unit 6, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Producingcredits
CUTTHROAT, Producer, Ben Peyser, JADE (2024), Executive Producer, FEAR (2023), Executive Producer, PUBLIC DISTURBANCE (2018), Producer, NIGHTINGALE (2014), Producer, EDEN (2014), Producer, GHOST TEAM ONE (2013), Producer, THE LAST STAND (2013), Co-Producer, KILLERS (2010), Co-Producer, MY BLOODY VALENTINE (2009), Associate-Producer
Personal Information
Title: Writer/Producer
Awards
Three Time Blacklist Writer
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Producer
Perlapartment Pictures
02.2014 - Current
Production/Development Executive
Ombra Films
02.2011 - 02.2014
Director of Development, Production & Development
Lionsgate Entertainment
03.2008 - 02.2011
Creative Executive
02.2006 - 03.2008
Story Editor/Assistant to John Sacchi, Vice President of Production
06.2004 - 02.2006
BA Economics & Film -
Washington University
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