Xavier A. Santiago | Producer

Xavier A. Santiago is an award-winning producer, actor, director and writer based between New York City and London, United Kingdom. His company, Saint Productions has produced commercials, documentaries, films, in addition to serving as a consultant for other projects, including long and short form television productions. Companies such as Animal Planet (Discovery Communications), Mahatma Rice, Carolina Rice and others only scratch the surface of his experience working within entertainment and media. Theatrically, he currently has two films in post-production and several in pre-production. His past projects have included work with notable talent such Emmy award winning Actor, Matthew Rhys and veteran Producer, Doug Claybourne. He also serves as the Festival Director for the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival.

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As an Executive Producer, my specialty extends to the creation of successful advertising campaigns, long and short-form television, and feature film for the United Sates and the United Kingdom.

COMMERCIAL DIVISION responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of new clients and maintaining existing client relationships to heighten brand awareness and values through a strategic consumer-based focus for each region. Developing proposals, team communication strategies, global budgets and delivery of on-time, high quality production materials.

Lead creative internal heads of departments: Writers, Directors, Art Directors, Producers and Editors. Manage creative development sessions for multi-platform marketing strategy.
Manage existing resources of external directors, writers, producers, talent agencies, and crew. Negotiate all rates and contracts.

TELEVISION AND FILM PRODUCTION responsibilities include the acquisition, development and production of projects for multi-platform sale and distribution.

Identify ideal, cultural cinematic projects in keeping with societal trends and demographics. Option and/or hire writers to develop concepts into long and short-form television shows or theatrical film. Pitch completed scripts to directors, talent, agencies, and distribution representatives.

Negotiate fund raising for each project through various platforms, including private investors, hedge funds, social funding, and studio/network.

Hire above and below-the-line personnel for each project. Negotiate union and non-union contracts.

Manage marketing campaign through tailored strategies for film festivals, distributors and digital platforms.

Festival Director of the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival curating the finest examples of the Island and its Diaspora's creative cinematic examples.

When not in the throes of production, I can be found on the Judo and Jiujitsu mat, showing our dogs (Alaskan Malamutes), or advocating for the greater good of East Harlem and the South Bronx through service on Community Board 11.

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Xavier A. Santiago
Producer - Saint Productions

Festival Director - International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival

New York, USA
London, United Kingdom
USA +1 917 684-8053
UK   +44 203 002 0950