Carrie Lynn Certa is a two-time Emmy-nominated producer with a distinguished career spanning television series, independent feature films, live events and short-form content across the United States and internationally. Her work as a line producer has taken her to diverse locations such as Ethiopia, India, France, and the Philippines. Known for her ability to seamlessly bridge the creative and logistical needs of productions, Carrie brings a wealth of expertise to every network and studio project she undertakes.

Carrie’s roots in theater have significantly influenced her career, providing her with a strong foundation in stage performance, storytelling, live music events and theater production. Her theater training has enriched her capacity to handle both on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles, contributing to her versatility and comprehensive skill set. One of her proudest moments was when her writing debut, “Happily Ever After”, was produced off-Broadway through the coveted Samuel French One Act Play Competition.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Carrie is committed to staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements. In recognition of her dedication to professional development through her extensive educational series created for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) members, which helped producers maintain their competitive edge in the industry, she was awarded the AP Council Commitment Award in 2020, the highest honor the guild awards.

Carrie has also served six years as a national board member and two years as Vice President of the PGA. Her leadership and advocacy for inclusion and diversity have been widely recognized, including her selection in 2018 as one of the “50 Women Who Can Change Media/Entertainment” by Gloria Feldt’s Take the Lead organization. Carrie's unwavering commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion is evident in all her professional endeavors, making her a transformative figure in the media and entertainment industry.

 Summary of Qualifications

  • 15+ years of Line Producing series, feature films and new media in both studio and independent productions, which includes script breakdowns, budgets and schedules.

  • Developed feature films, TV and New Media projects working directly with producers and writers.

  • Produced live action scripted, animation, unscripted, music videos and documentaries.

  • Script clean-up/punch up for various projects along with complete rewrites to fit network guidelines.

  • Negotiated or worked closely with BA on contracts for cast, crew and union deals: WGA, SAG-AFTRA and IATSE.

  • Lead weekly calls with networks and the production company during prep through post going over cost reports and updating the team on the production schedule.

  • Launched and managed a digital/branded media division, making sure they stayed on brand for the company and client.

  • Fully understands post workflow from set to the edit.

  • International production experiences: Ethiopia, India, Philippines and France.

  • An original play written by Carrie was produced Off-Broadway and has taken the lead in script rewrites when producing.

  • Hired and managed crews and teams from 14 to 200+ employees/crew members

  • Developed and pitched various projects to networks and production companies

  • Worked with the leadership of the PGA to change policy for clearer communication

  • A keen ability to perform effectively under stress and motivate her team to meet their goals. 

  • Software: Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling, Excel, Outlook, Word and, yes, Facebook.

Current CEO, Owner of Ursa Productions which produces indie features and shorts.

President of Production, Grant Larson Productions (GLP) which created female focused feature films and children’s educational programming. (2016 - 2017)

 Credit List

abbreviated list

LIVE EVENT PRODUCER

Happily Agency - USC Blockchain Live Event. Main contact between agency and client to produce both the live conference and streaming broadcast. Worked daily with the client to provide guidance with creative, which includes: graphics, conference flow, staging, etc. along with creating/managing timelines and enforced deadlines. Showrunner on day of event.

Equal Means Equal the Equality Tour - Lead Producer for Live Music events in charge of booking talent, working with the venues, city permits, all vendors, local hires, live webcast, stage setup, stage managed the event and ran sound check. Special Guest: Senator Pat Spearman.

PRODUCED BY

Media Access Awards - Hosted by ExtraTV.com award show which honors productions, studios, producers and other industry professionals that hire and tell stories of people with disabilities. (Credited as Producer)

Nick News: Season 2 - (Emmy Winner) Nickelodeon Special with Jamie Yuccas (7 eps) Kids News Magazine Show

Nick News: Season 1 - (Emmy Nominated) Nickelodeon Special with Jamie Yuccas (6 eps) “Climate Change” & “Immigration & Equality”, “Sports”, etc.

Unfiltered Season 1 (21 eps) & 2 (26 eps) - Nickelodeon, Game Show hosted by Jay Pharoah (Remote shoot) including Biden Inauguration Segment and 2021 Superbowl Pre-Game Special.

Kids Pick the President: A Nick News Special - Nickelodeon Special with Keke Palmer

Kids, Race & Unity: A Nick News Special - Nickelodeon Special with Alicia Keys

Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers - Pilot, Animated Series with Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish and John Goodman

What’s Snappin’ - Webseries for Yulu Toys

Oishi Demon Hunter - Webseries (20 eps) Comedy: Live Action / Animated

Smosh's Ghostmates - Comedic Feature Film

Attachments - Rabbi's Gospel LLC - Rom-Com Feature Film with Katherine Ross

Herbie Derby Does Today's National Holiday - Webseries (26 eps)

LINE PRODUCER

Super-Fan Builds Premium  Netflix - (13 eps.)  Docu-build

Mario Karts: From the Pit – Nintendo – 6 eps. -  YouTube

Jake & the Neverland Pirates Music Videos – Disney Jr.  15 Music Videos

Difret -   Feature Film (Ethiopia) *SUNDANCE & BERLIN WINNER

Jake and the Neverland Pirates Music Videos – Disney Jr.   14 Music Videos

What If People Died – McMeaningful Films -Comedic Feature Film

Circadian Rhythm - Signature Pictures - Thriller Feature Film

A New Tomorrow  – Mocumentary Inc. - Comedy Feature Film

Target Audience 9.1  – Emerald Rain Productions - Comedy Feature Film

SUPERVISING PRODUCER

            The AOF Channel– NBC   13 eps. - Entertainment Show

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Between Us - Bugeater Films - Dramatic Feature Film

How to Look Good Naked - Lifetime - 13 eps.  Makeover Series with Carson Kressley

SEGMENT PRODUCER / ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / FIELD PRODUCER

(Field) Bridezillas - WE - Docu-series  

(SP & AP) The Kennedy Files - Reelz Channel - Docu-series  

(AP) True Hollywood Stories – E!

(AP) No Better Place to Die – Feature Film (France)

(AP) Celebrity Medical Nightmares- E!  1 hour Special

(AP) Radical Hollywood Remedies- E!  1 hour Special

(AP) Fascinating Celebrity Weddings - E!

WRITER**

House - Feature Film (Hallmark)

What’s Snappin’ - Webseries (Showrunner)

Beyond Age and Reason - Feature Film

Happily Ever After – Off-Broadway Produced Play

Life After– Multi-Award Winning Script

Smiley – Short Film

A Day in the LIfe of Plain Jen – Short Film

Pill Bottle Angels – Short Film

Recipe: How to Mend a Broken Heart – Short Film

SpyForLove– Short Film

**Ghostwriter/Clean Up Writer – Various Films          

POST SUPERVISOR

 (Online)  Search for the Next Pussycat Doll  Cycle 2 - Reality  

(Online) America's Next Top Model - Cycle 6 - 9 - Reality

(Online) Sexiest Series - E! International

101 Sexiest Celebrities - E!