Russell Reneau
About Russell Reneau
Russell Reneau is an Associate Producer with extensive experience in television production, particularly known for his work on the series Filthy Riches and Time Traveling With Brian Unger. He has a background in business management and has been involved in various aspects of production, including research, footage acquisition, and participant coordination.
Work at Half Yard Productions
Russell Reneau has been employed at Half Yard Productions as an Associate Producer since 2014. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the series Filthy Riches and Junkyard Empire. His responsibilities include managing product placement trade-out agreements and coordinating travel, equipment, and locations for field shoots. He has also worked on compiling legal binders and ensuring compliance with network standards during the production process.
Experience in Filthy Riches
In his role on Filthy Riches, Russell Reneau compiled legal binders and managed stock footage acquisition. He also conformed and annotated scripts while collaborating with post producers to integrate network standards and practices. His involvement extended to coordinating travel and equipment logistics for field shoots, showcasing his organizational skills within the production environment.
Contributions to Junkyard Empire
Russell Reneau played a significant role in Junkyard Empire by managing product placement agreements with third-party distributors and manufacturers. He was responsible for sourcing participants and buyers for completed vehicles featured on the show. Additionally, he coordinated the ordering of vehicle parts and managed build costs, demonstrating his ability to handle multiple aspects of production.
Education and Expertise
Russell Reneau completed his high school education at Landon School from 2005 to 2009. He then attended Clemson University, where he studied Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship, earning a degree in Business Management from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in production management and coordination.
Previous Experience at Sirens Media
Before joining Half Yard Productions, Russell Reneau worked as a Recreation Production Assistant at Sirens Media for five months in 2014. This role provided him with initial experience in the production industry, contributing to his development as a production professional.