WHAT WE OFFER
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FRACTIONAL
PRODUCING*
Development - Sometimes you don’t have the bandwidth to dig in as thoroughly as you’d like with scripts, pitches, slates or the hunt for great IP. Having a successful background as a writer, a buyer and a seller, Erika is savvy at speaking both creative and corporate, and translating between the two. She can serve as a set of fresh eyes for companies or writers to focus their strategy, help get projects market-ready and make sure those projects get in the right hands.
On Set Producing - With 20 years of on set experience across the globe at a wide range of budget levels, Erika can ensure that your production goes smoothly, stays on time and budget.
Post Production – Erika started her career in Post Production at Searchlight, and is known to truly dig in, assess and elevate cuts.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS*
Erika has 20+ years of public and private speaking experience, candidly sharing her knowledge about entertainment. She’s moderated panels and taught classes on development, pitching and finding your personal brand for organizations such as NBC, NALIP, The Islamic Scholarship Fund, Humanitas, Colour TV and more. Erika has also been a paid public speaker by JP Morgan.
As a working mother with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Erika also speaks to overcoming adversity and work/life balance.
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ENTERTAINMENT CAREER COUNSELING*
Having mentored dozens of writers and executives over the course of her career, Erika is open to a limited number of writing and executive mentees, as well as bespoke pitch, script and portfolio analysis and support.
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STORYTELLING PARTNERSHIP*
Everyone loves a good story. As brands expand into entertainment, Erika can help guide and shape their cinematic narratives, providing creative insight, industry contacts and an eye for what breaks through the noise.
*Rates available on request.
Past Projects
Chris Parnell,
EVP, Paramount+
“I've developed with and known Erika for years, and she's one of the most forward-looking, thoughtful creative execs I've ever worked with. Smart notes, careful stewardship of shows, and a deep rolodex of talent that trusts her. "
Laren LeFranc,
Showrunner, The Penguin
"Erika is a huge part of why I even have a career. [She] created NBC Universal's 'Writers on the Verge', of which I was a participant. She is an excellent executive and producer with fantastic taste and genuinely great relationships with writers of every level, because she cares and gets things done. I wholeheartedly recommending working with Erika. You will be better for it."
Sue Kim,
Director, Always Lalisa
Erika is a force of nature not to be underestimated. I had been working on a film project that was flailing in development for years, but as soon as Erika came on board, we were able to pitch and get greenlit within months. She is a dream partner and I would happily work with Erika on all of my projects if I could!
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About Erika Kennair
Erika Kennair is an eldest Cuban daughter from New Orleans with a knack for
identifying talent, strong industry relationships and a sense of humor in the chaos.
Throughout her career as a storyteller, she’s forged new paths for established
brands and companies.
As the Head of Scripted Content for The Mediapro Studio, US and Canada, Erika
oversaw the procurement, development and production of features and
television series for the US and Canadian arm of The Mediapro Studio (The
Young Pope/The New Pope, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Official Competition, The
Good Boss). Erika brought in and produced the features Mother Wolf (starring
Melissa Leo), Official Cannes Selection, The End of It (starring Rebecca Hall), and
series Forever Home (a co-production with FilmNation) for Channel 5 in the UK.
Directly before Mediapro, as President of Production for Extracurricular, Erika
oversaw projects including Critics Choice Award winning feature documentary,
The Last of the Sea Women with A24 for AppleTV+, the Cannes and Independent
Spirit Award award-winning feature, Joyland, and the Oscar nominated
documentary short, Stranger at the Gate.
At Berlanti Productions, she served as Senior Vice President, Development,
developing and producing the Emmy and DGA award-winning series, The Flight
Attendant, for HBO Max, You for Netflix, Helter Skelter for Epix, Dead Boy
Detectives for Netflix and more.
While Vice President, Comedy Development, ABC, Erika oversaw creative for
American Housewife, Splitting Up Together, Roseanne, and The Connors and
traveled the world, managing a team of consultants across the globe, supervising
the procurement of international formats and talent.
Prior to joining ABC, Erika was Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Syfy. Her mission was to expand the brand while keeping the core audience. She shepherded series including The Magicians, 12 Monkeys, Killjoys and Helix. She also served as creative point on WWE Friday Night Smackdown!
At NBC Entertainment, Erika created the network’s competitive writing program, Writers on the Verge, an initiative aimed at developing, marketing and placing new writers. Graduates include showrunners; Lee Sung Jin (Beef), Rashad Raisani (9-1-1: Nashville), Meredith Averill (Fourth Wing) and Lauren LeFranc (The Penguin).
Erika prides herself in her relationships with writers, having started her career at Searchlight, and still very much connects with a creator-first mentality. But don't worry, she's pretty commercial, too. Afterall, she’s an honorary WWE Diva - "Lil Boom".
A mentor across various industry fellowships like The Sundance Episodic Lab, Humanitas New Voices Fellowship, Colour TV and The National Hispanic Media Coalition, Erika is a true believer in lifting up fresh voices.
Recognized by Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, NAMIC and Imagen, Erika is a proven leader.
Erika serves on the boards of CreativeTypes, NALIP and The Humanitas Prize.
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