July 4th 2009
Welcome America
Largest Free Concert in America
Executive Producer

Serving as Executive Producer of the Nation's Premier July 4th Events,
Mirkin assembled a team of production professionals to conceive, design and
produce a package of events, "Celebrating America's Birthday", in the City
of its birth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These events included a
culinary-music festival on the Delaware River, the Independence Day Parade
on July 4th in front of Independence Hall, and the Official Independence
National Park celebration of the 233rd birthday of The United States of
America. This festival was topped off with the "Largest Free Concert in
America", Starring Sheryl Crow, The Roots, and Jeffrey Gaines, followed by a
spectacular fireworks display. Attendance for the concert was nearly
600,000 people, and was televised regionally on ABC.

Phillies World Series Champions-Parade Celebration-2008
Executive Producer

Scott Mirkin was selected by the Phillies Baseball Club to design, and
execute the largest World Series Celebration Parade in history. This event
was conceived, designed and executed all within a 36 hour period, and was
seen by over 2 million people in the streets of Philadelphia in addition to
a large international television audience. Over 100 people worked around the
clock for 36 hours to build and decorate 8'- 48' long floats, equipped for
live audio transmission, as well as building the World Series Champions
stage in Citizens Bank Park for the Ceremony, in addition to handling live
broadcast feeds to Lincoln Financial Field, and numerous locations outside
of the perimeter for the viewing pleasure of hundreds of thousands of fans.
Almost 30 people worked on more than 700 pounds of confetti from multiple
buildings and parking garages, and the floats for this 4 hour long march
from 20th and Market Streets to the Sports Complex, distance of nearly 5
miles.
Mirkin was also responsible for coordinating with the City of
Philadelphia's Operating Departments, Police Command, and the Pennsylvania
State Police for this historic occasion, ensuring the safety of all 400
float participants, 2 million spectators, not to mention the hundreds of
crew members.

2008 Sunoco Welcome America Festival
Executive Producer

Mirkin was selected from a field of seasoned event producers to take the
reigns and lead this 16 year production to the next level. This 9 day
festival with over 30 events, is the City of Philadelphia’s Official Fourth
of July Celebration. Events are staged throughout the region, including
many live concerts by named acts, two nights of spectacular fireworks, a
restaurant festival drawing 50,000 people, a live televised 4th of July
Parade, and the signature event, the free concert and fireworks on the Ben
Franklin Parkway, drawing over 500,000 people as well as a live TV audience.
Mirkin was responsible for complete budgeting, planning, production
design, building the production team, and execution of this premier event.

 

2008 NGA Centennial-Director of Events

Mirkin was appointed by the Managing Director of the Pennsylvania Host
Committee of the 2008 National Governors Association Annual Meeting and
Centennial Celebration. Serving as Director of Events, Mirkin would meet
regularly with Governor Ed Rendell, and staff to design, and execute the
events that were the responsibility of the PA Host Committee. This included
the official Centennial event at the Kimmel Center , and nearly a fifteen
other events over the 4 day period.

 

Philadelphia Mayoral Inaugural Celebration-2008
Supervising Producer

Scott Mirkin is represented Nationally, by the Group Incorporated Production
Consortium, (GIPC), and through this affiliation, was part of the Team of
Executive Producers of Philadelphia’s New Mayor, Michael A. Nutter’s
Inaugural Celebration. Scott’s responsibilities included the assembly and
oversight of the 20 person production staff, production design, labor
negotiations, vendor selection and the conversion of the 30,000 square foot
Cruise Terminal, into “Philadelphia Realized” The Inaugural Celebration.
This event featured local cuisine from over a dozen restaurants, and
featured performances from many of Philadelphia’s music, arts and cultural
groups. The event was a complete success, and proceeds of the Inaugural were
donated to charity.          return to top

Rendell Knoll Inaugural Gala Concert 2007
Supervising Producer

Scott Mirkin was one of three Executive Producers for the Second Inaugural of Governor Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania. Leading a team of 30 production professionals, Scott oversaw all production, operations, logistics, media services, and talent for the three official events of the Inaugural: the Official Swearing-In Ceremony, Celebration of the Arts, and the Inaugural Gala Concert and Ball. Mirkin oversaw site selection, planning and scheduling the conversion of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex into the venue for the Inaugural Gala and Ball, as well as, the production and broadcast of the Inaugural events. Scott worked along side of the Executive Director of the Rendell Inaugural Committee, executing the wishes of the Committee and the Governor. With high regional media coverage and national media coverage, these events celebrated the work of the Governor over his last term and built excitement and further support for his new term.          return to top

Tug McGraw Foundation Gala 2006
Executive Producer

As one of the biggest philanthropic events of the year in Philadelphia, local and national celebrities came out to help raise money and awareness for the Tug McGraw Foundation. ESM transformed the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building into a spectacular gala with a multitude of delights for the guests including receptions, Texas Hold’Em Poker, silent and live auctions, as well as the live stage show with musical performances, award presentations, a video premiere and more. ESM Productions produced all aspects of this event including the stage, lighting, and AV design, video production, talent, show, poker, and coordination of all details that made this event a true success.         return to top

 

Muhammad Ali Center, Grand Opening Gala 2005
Staging Producer

Lead the team responsible for the load in, construction, lighting, and execution of this live Television Variety Show. Managed all of the Artists’ technical needs, lead the audio, lighting, stage, and props crew through the execution of this historic tribute to Muhammad Ali. Included performances by James Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Richie Havens, Kris Kristopherson, Hootie and the Blue-Fish, and Ruben Studdard.          return to top

Rock the Vote Awards 2005
Line Producer

Lead the production team, created the show rundown, oversaw room and lighting design, as well as the overall execution of this live event for television and XM Radio. Created master budget and managed cash flow.          return to top

Election Night 2004 with John Kerry and John Edwards (Live TV)
Producer

Represented the executive producer and the production team to the event venue and the City of Boston’s operating departments. Charged with seeking City approval of production and construction plans. Worked directly with the lead Secret Service agent and served as the main technical contact for talent (Major Acts). Identified and evaluated vendors, prepared RFP’s, and managed vendor costs. Led the team that maintained the myriad site plans, CAD drawings, and stamped engineering studies required by the City. Served as liaison to the Media Operations team, the City, and the Democratic National Committee.
Included performances by James Taylor, Cheryl Crow, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King, & Black Eyed Peas.
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The Final Goodbye, Implosion of Veteran’s Stadium, 2004 (Live TV)
Executive Producer

Led the production team responsible for the complete design of the official viewing area, including staging, lighting, media logistics, security, and hospitality services. Managed “international broadcast pool” feeds of four cameras inside the DIZ and the stadium, televising the implosion worldwide. This was the first time a live servo camera was used in this manner.          return to top

Presidential Prime Time Address to the Nation, 2004 (Live TV)
Producer

Lead the production team that was responsible for the transformation of a 100-year-old athletic building, into a television studio for a major address by the President of the United States. Oversaw design and construction of lighting, staging, audio, power distribution, and press infrastructure. These efforts earned Scott and his team a citation from the White House Communications Agency.          return to top

National MED Week Conference, 2003, 2004
Executive in Charge of Production

Led the production team for this multiple-day, multiple-site conference on minority entrepreneurship. Executed 14 major events in 3 days. Also managed production budget, ensuring that all elements were delivered on time and on budget.          return to top

Presidential Homeland Security Speech, 2003 (Live TV)
Producer

Managed the design and build of a homeland security speech site for President Bush in Philadelphia. Received a citation from the White House Communications Agency for this event.         return to top

John Kerry for President Launch, 2003 (Live TV)
Producer

Screened all support vendors and supervised the site build for this official presidential campaign launch.         return to top

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Inaugural, 2003 (Live TV)
Producer

Implemented the design and execution of the Rendell/Knoll Inaugural Ball, a mammoth event staged in the 176,000-square-foot Pennsylvania Farm Show Arena. This complex technical event required more than 1,500 lighting fixtures, 2,200 feet of truss, seven miles of cable, and more than 300 people to set it up and take it down. Transformed the venue within a 36-hour window. Also identified vendors, created RFPs, evaluated costs, and represented the executive producer at meetings with the Governor Elect’s staff and security. Served the overall production team by managing the CAD and site plan teams for the swearing-in event as well as for the Gala.         return to top

Nike People’s Jam, 2002
Producer

Managed all production and television coverage of this sporting event, including lighting and sound system design, video coverage, and playback and titles design. Also handled all logistical arrangements, including pre-production meetings, equipment rentals, and crew services. The event was shot live to tape and had all the elements of a live sporting event. It was covered using a mobile production unit.          return to top

2001 Maccabi Games Opening Ceremonies
Executive in Charge of Production

Managed all technical aspects of this internationally acclaimed event, including: lighting, stage, and sound system design, load in, build, rehearsal, and execution, and pre-produced video segments. Ceremonies lasted more than two hours, included more than 800 cues, and required 45 crewmembers. Personally called all cues and directed all action. The event was covered by the international media and was live to tape.         return to top

2001 Philadelphia Orchestra Clark Park Concert
Producer

Executed this special outdoor concert by The Philadelphia Orchestra in University City. Managed all production aspects, including stage, lighting, and sound design, build schedule, sound check, organized labor schedule and management.         return to top

2000 Republican Convention Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks
Line Producer, Executive in Charge of Production

Managed all technical operations for the opening night event of the 2000 Republican National Convention, including all lighting, sound and pyrotechnic systems. Also handled all initial research and design of the custom barge and crane devices used as the backdrop. The event required months of planning as well as 10 days of pre-production construction 20 miles downriver in Chester, PA. Oversaw all technical operations relating to design, wind testing, weight surveys, construction, rehearsal, transportation, and event execution. Received the International Award for Technical Production from the International Special Events Society for the design of a wireless cueing system for the automated lighting fixtures.         return to top

2000 ARETHA FRANKLIN LIVE
Executive Producer

Produced this entire live to tape event, intended for private distribution. Assembled a design team and transformed an empty field house into a world-class soundstage for the performance. Dealt directly with Aretha Franklin and her staff, taking care of all amenities, travel, transportation, and lodging. The broadcast-quality live to tape event was covered with a mobile production facility. Handled all aspects of event coverage, production design, set design, audio design, and instrument support, as well as mobile dressing rooms and security.          return to top

2000 Millennium Celebration in Philadelphia
Technical Director

Executed all technical aspects of this 24-hour show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center celebrating the new millennium, including all stage design, audio design, lighting consulting, set construction, rehearsal schedules, and organized labor management.          return to top

1998-2005 Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Executive Producer

For seven years, helped execute this premier regional business awards event sponsored by Ernst & Young. Duties included set, stage, and lighting design, scriptwriting, load in, set building, rehearsals, and execution of the live event. Also produced videos for the show featuring profiles of all the nominees and requiring location shooting of more 30 companies in 7 days.         return to top

1998 Commissioning of USS Donald Cook (US NAVY)
Executive Producer

Contracted by the U.S. Navy to execute this ceremony at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. Performed sound design, lighting design, tenting and seating design, build schedules, organized labor management, rehearsal and execution of live event. The ceremony drew an audience of more than 8,000 people and national media coverage.         return to top

1997 Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future (Live TV)
Senior Producer, Special Assistant to General Andrew Chambers

Responsibilities for this historic event included media relations, meeting with the Secret Service, and designing a complex temporary radio network as well as the set, stage, and sound. Handled all ADA requirements for the multiple locations and served as executive producer of the national invitee functions. Worked with program participants, including then President Clinton and Vice President Gore; former Presidents Bush, Carter, and Ford; Attorney General Reno; Colin Powell; Members of Congress; and celebrity performers.         return to top