Bicoastal Station Film has hired production veteran Michelle Towse as executive producer. Prior to joining Station’s staff, Towse was a freelance line producer there working with directors including David Gray, Scott Corbett and Mark Gilbert, and a production cost consultant for Bird Bonnette Stauderman where she worked with large, multi-national brands.
“I’m excited to finally be a regular commuter to Station!” Towse said. “I’ve always enjoyed working with Steve [Orent, Station’s managing partner, and Caroline [Gibney, EP/partner], and love the culture of the company. I look forward to working closely with the Station directors and continuing to create memorable and innovative work in commercials and branded content.”
Among Towse’s additional experience are several years as head of production for Slavin Schaffer Films, and 14 years line producing for a long list of esteemed commercial directors including David Shane, Harold Einstein and Jeffrey Fleisig through production companies such as HSI, MJZ and hungry man.
“I have been lucky to work with Michelle on many jobs when she was a line producer, and couldn’t be happier having her on staff as part of the Station family,” Orent said. “She is a smart, experienced producer who can deal with any production – that means big and small-sized jobs, integrated campaigns, at home or offshore. We know she will be a great resource for our clients, and continue her work as a collaborative producer for our talented roster of directors.”
Towse began her career in the dark room, working her way up to studio manager for Jamie Phillips, a high-end fashion photographer for clients such as Donna Karen, Liz Claiborne, Mikimoto and Macy’s, to note a few. As a freelance photo assistant, she garnered top-notch experience with esteemed rock photographer Danny Clinch, legendary Life Magazine photographer Gordon Parks, and advertising brand architect Peter Arnell. Towse worked for Annie Leibovitz, printing her photos from the Clinton Inauguration, coverage of Sarajevo and celebrity shoots, including Harrison Ford, Paul Michael Glaser and Evander Holyfield. And she also was a production coordinator on the documentary Unzipped, featuring Isaac Mizrahi.
