katie
sponseller
EDUCATION
2013-2015
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2006-2010
Columbia College Chicago
MFA Cinema Arts + Science
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The University of Akron
BA Mass Media Communication
FEATURE & EPISODIC PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
2020-2025
Production Coordinator
Mythic Quest
AppleTV+, Lionsgate, UBISOFT
Television Series
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Damage Control
eko
Interactive Series
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Kidding
Showtime
Television Series
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Run Sweetheart Run
Amazon, Blumhouse
Feature Film
2018-2019
Assistant Production Coordinator
Movie Magic Budgeting
Movie Magic Scheduling
Scenechronize
SmartStart / Hours+
SmartPO / DPO
Shot Lister
AVID
Premiere
Photoshop
Illustrator
Google Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
iWorks
OmniFocus
Zoom Video Conferencing
FAMILIAR SOFTWARE
Asset Inventory
Accounting
Budgeting
Call Sheets
Calendar Management
Cast Lists
Check Requests
Clearances
Contracts
Crew Lists
Deck & Presentation Building
Editing
Expense Reporting
Insurance Claims, COIs
Meeting & Event Organization
Memo Writing
Office Management
New Hire Paperwork
Prep Schedules
Press Kits
Production Reports
Purchase Orders
Safety Communications & Reporting
Scheduling
Wrap Gifts & Parties
FAMILIAR PROCESSES
Bel-Air
NBCUniversal, Peacock
Television Series
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
FX, Hulu
Television Series
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Black Cake
ABC Signature, Hulu
Television Series
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All Rise
OWN, Warner Bros. Television
Television Series
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Super Pumped
Showtime
Television Series
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The Idol
HBO
Television Series
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Pam & Tommy
Hulu, Annapurna
Limited Series
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Mr. Corman
Apple TV+, A24
Television Series
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
2021-2022
Producer
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2018-2022
Producer & Director
Steal, Kill, & Destroy
Short Film // Post-Production
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Tomboy
Short Film // Festival Circuit
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Inspired
Docuseries // Post-Production
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Alone Together
Short Film // Festival Circuit
2024-2025
Post Production Coordinator
​The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Swiped
Predator: Killer of Killers
20th Century Studios
Features​
AFFILIATIONS
IATSE Local 871
Board of Directors 2021-2024, 2025-2028
Executive Officer, Secretary, 2021-2024
Member In Good Standing 2018-Present
Women in Film
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts
Educational Institution
Instructor 2023-Present
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Concordia
Documentary Production Company
Executive Assistant 2017-2018
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Cinemark Theatres
International Motion Picture Exhibitor
Senior Assistant Manager 2005-2010
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The Walt Disney Company
Parks & Resorts
Business Relations Coordinator, 2011-2013
Wild Africa Trek Guide, 2011
Project Manager Intern, 2010​
2025
Production Coordinator
Bel-Air
NBCUniversal, Peacock
Television Series
WORKING PHILOSOPHY
I believe in creating collaborative work environments founded on the tenets of safety, kindness, and efficiency.
I strive to build teams that work together, take care of each other, and are effective in their roles. Asking questions is never frowned upon but best efforts are expected.
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As a team member, I take care to prioritize the tasks and responsibilities on my plate. I put my best into my work, I value organization, I work to be prepared for the future by anticipating needs, and I commit myself to continuous improvement.
"I have 3 words for you if you are considering hiring Katie Sponseller: Hire Her Now... In short: If you don't hire Katie, your competition will.
And she will make them more successful."
Dr. Phil Hoffman
Assistant Dean of Media and General Manager, Ball State Public Media at Ball State University
"Always responsible and self-motivated I witnessed Katie turn obstacles and setbacks into learning experiences and applied what she learned into creative problem-solving opportunities.
Due to her hard work and interpersonal relationship ability, Katie formed strong creative teams that led to the successful completion of all of her projects. Organized, sensible, and mature, she is creative and intelligent and able to accomplish any challenge coming her way."
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Wenhwa Ts'ao
Award-Winning Filmmaker & Professor
"I found her to be consistent, timely, and had a noticeable enthusiasm and positive attitude. Very quickly, I pegged her for the type of person who doesn’t desire anything less than an 'A.'"
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Craig Toussant
Videographer / Editor, Impact Communications
in other's words...
REEL EQUITY: GENDER BIAS IN PAY ON FILM AND TELEVISION CREWS
The crafts of Script Supervisors, Production Coordinators, and Art Department Coordinators earn hundreds or thousands less per week than comparable male-dominated crafts.
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The "script girls" and secretaries of an earlier era have become media professionals essential to the success of film and television productions. But as this study commissioned by IATSE Local 871 shows, job segregation, gender bias, and gender stereotypes continue to impact the work environment and earnings of these traditionally female-dominated crafts.
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For more information, visit: https://www.ialocal871.org/Reel-Equity
Click here for the infographic