
PRODUCTION
Karum (Goodman) is an award winning female writer, producer and director of new media projects and short films.
In 2020, Jennifer and her business partner opened up a narrative production company Lakefront Pictures (www.lakefrontpictures.com) that elevates unheard voices and tells stories untold. They housed Conrad and The Nest under the company and are now producing demo reel content for actors in which they write, produce and direct professional grade looking scenes with a Red Epic Dragon Cinema series camera, and they have also produced 3 short films since launching their production side of external projects in 2021.
in 2019, Jennifer received an award as Top 10 female producers through studio daily out of Los Angeles.
Jennifer joined forces with her co-creator of Conrad and became a co-founder of a production company Lakefront Pictures in which their goal is specializing in development, pre-production, production and post in new media and film.
CURRENT WORK

THE UNSEEN
Actress, Writer, Lead Producer
"At Nightfall when your body lays to rest, MY spirit comes to life"
A law student finds himself in a twisted web of murder and deceit brought on by a dark force from his past.
2023 | Trailer
Director: Vincent Shade
Writers: Jennifer A. Goodman


CONRAD
Actress, Writer, Producer
Truth is a prison
Conrad is a unique crime/drama centered around Kate Conrad, (Jennifer A. Goodman), who is a police officer on the autism spectrum.
LOGLINE:
A female detective on the autism spectrum, opens a secret investigation into the death of her Chief of Police father and with frenetic thoughts that never slow down, she uncovers a covert operation which links to mysteries in her own past
2020 | Pilot Trailer - To see the pilot, send an email
Directors: Jennifer A. Goodman and Kelli Tidmore
Writers: Jennifer A. Goodman and Ryan Atkins

THE NEST
Actress, Writer, Producer, Director
Rachel is an independent young woman, who is tortured by premonitions that force her to experience the fate of others.
Directors: Jennifer A. Goodman and Jessica Hebda Lawson
Writer: Jennifer A. Goodman
PRODUCTION RESUME
PROJECT
BLACKHATTER
HAPPILY MARRIED WOMAN
PICTURES ONLY
MONUMENT OF SHORTS
7-11 JFG EVENT
HISTORY CHANNEL
STRATEGY MEDIA
RIVIAN CAR
THREE CLICKS
CONRAD
CHICAGO MED
WATER RAGE
KILLING ELEANOR
GILLESPIE / FITZGERALD
PIZZA DOJO POP-UP
COM-ED ICE DERBY
HOME DEPOT SPOT
EMPIRE (SEASON 5)
THE NEST
PHIL THE FILM
ALEX & NIKKI
TYPE
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SOCIAL MEDIA
TELEVISION
CORPORATE
COMMERCIAL
SHORT
NEW MEDIA/
TELEVISION
NBC
REENACTMENT
FEATURE FILM
CAMPAIGN
MEDIA REBOOT
LIVE EVENT
COMMERCIAL
FOX TELEVISION
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
POSITION
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR CONSULT
PRODUCER AND COORDINATOR
PRODUCER AND COORDINATOR
WRITER/DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
AV WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
PRODUCER
CREATOR/PRODUCER/CASTING
PROD COORD, LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
CASTING
LOCATION SCOUT
PA
PROPS/PA
PROPS/PA
PROPS
SET PA
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
SET PA
PRODUCER AND CASTING
PRODUCTION
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
COFFEY HOUSE FILMS
PICTURES ONLY, LLC
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
MAGIC BULLET MEDIA
PROMETHEUS
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
DRESS CODE
CORDILLERA FILMS
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
NBC UNIVERSAL
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
PROTÉA / STAGE18
SP MEDIA
PHOTOREBOOT
AMP LIVE / LEO BURNETT
HOME DEPOT
FOX ENTERTAINMENT
THE NEST SHORT, LLC
MELISSA SESSMAN
SPIRIT FILMS, LLC
YEAR
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
2019
2016 - 2020
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Monument of Short Scenes, “Demo Scenes for Actors” Lakefront Pictures, LLC
Writer
• Writer for 20+ dramatic and comedic short films
• Director for 20+ dramatic and comedic short films
Sample work www.lakefrontpictures.com/demoscenes
Conrad, “Pilot” Episode – Conrad Series, LLC
Writer
• Writer for Conrad, a crime/drama 52 minute pilot focused on a women empowerment
• Expanded Co-Creator Ryan Atkin’s original idea into a 3 season storyline – Partnered with him as Owners
• Negotiated A-LIST actors, Harry Lennix, Eric Roberts, and Hisham Tawfiq for Conrad and Eric for Three Clicks
• Raised 100,000+ in capital for filming ad high production value including high-end locations
• Created logline, tagline and character descriptions
• Wrote script for sizzle reel/teaser/trailer for Marketing
• Bible creation and information layout for the story synopsis
Producer/Coordinating
• Scouted and negotiated contracts for locations with City of Chicago – i.e, Wacker Drive, & shipping Yard in NYC
• Coordinated and negotiated contracts for Practical FX including explosion scene at a Chicago Shipping yard
• Line produced pre-production, production/current post-production including submitting SAG paperwork
• Hired a primarily women producing team together with experience in production Assist with Call sheets and forms
putting together agreements
• Created budget during Development for daily shoot spend and helped produce funding
• Editing bay offering creative direction
• Assisted in contract negotiating for production team and compiled documentation
• Organized events/fundraisers to help execute funds for filming worked collaboratively with a team
• Thow ran production meetings and ensure pre-shoots are coordinated, props, and Art all set up
• Developed greater understanding of Production process on all facets, including Camera department
Casting
• Negotiated A-list talent hiring Eric Roberts, Harry Lennix, Mia Talerico, and Hisham Tawfiq for airfare/hotel
• Held initial auditions and call back auditions at the SAG office in Chicago, hosting line reads
• Worked with known Chicago casting agencies & talent agencies (Gray Talent, Stewert & Shirley Hamilton)
• Submitted paperwork for SAG, got approved, and ensured paperwork filed in Google Drive and organized
• Hired out of state actors
Location Scout/Manager
• Location scout for over 20 locations for the pilot, sizzler and teaser including Wacker Drive location
• Scouted two 1.4M+ home Penthouse location’s for the set of Conrad for the pilot episode
• Collaborated with owners of restaurants, clubs and negotiated contracts for filming
• Coordinated locations for fundraisers bringing over 100 guests to location for event
• Helped with transportation coordinator to get gear, and actors/production to and fro set
• Continually partner with networks and Women-Owned businesses and The Illinois Film Office
• Licensed Leasing Agent in the state of Illinois
Marketing
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Create marketing materials and utilize social media through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
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Planned and launched successful seed & spark campaign raising over 13,000 in less than 30 days
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Spearheaded 2 fundraisers, and all social media outlets, utilizing Indiegogo, Eventbrite raising $15,000K+
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Increased our social media following for the Conrad, Pilot Series on Facebook 10.5k followers all over the globe – and 76,000
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Offered WGN radio spot for 1-hour segment with main cast and crew
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Facebook recognition receiving a “blue checkmark” through consistent social media networking
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Collaborate with Social Media Director on ideas in promoting the show and assisting with the weekly newsletter
Skills: Screenwriter/Scriptwriter, phone calls, presentations to Top Executives & Producers, call sheets, scheduling, hiring crew, crew paperwork, negotiation & clearance for locations, raised 100k+ in capital, arranging travel, releases, wardrobe, props, casting, negotiations with agents, permits, google drive filing, budget management, production insurance arrangements, tax filing & permits. Filming releases, set up press releases, fundraising event planning, concierge and 15 years’ experience in sales and relationship management.
Blacklist Exposed Podcast with creators Jennifer A. Goodman, Ryan Atkins,
Actors Eric Roberts and Harry Lennix and Hisham Tawfiq of The Blacklist

Contact:
AGENTS:
Ambassador Talent
(312) 641-3491
180 North Michigan Ave
Suite 533
Chicago, IL 60601
Babes'n'Beaus
(630) 455-1154
WORK WITH ME
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