WIFV-MD Networking Meeting

From DC Film.org: Location:
WJZ 13
3725 Malden Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21211

Note:
ENJOY AN EVENING WITH DONALD THOMS VICE PRESIDENT, DISCOVERY COMMUNICATION
TALENT DEVELOPEMNT DIVERSITY
PRESIDENT OF CINE AWARDS
Donald Thoms currently serves as vice president of Talent Development for Discovery Studios. In this new role, Thoms oversees efforts to scout and secure on-screen talent for Discovery Studios productions. Additionally, he serves as Discovery Studio' primary liaison to the talent community as he works to identify and develop new on-air personalities to appear in series, specials and short form content created by Discovery Studios
FREE FOR WIFV-MD MEMBERS
$10.00 fee NON-MEMBERS
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTACT ARLETTE THOMAS-FLETCHER AT president@wifvmd.org 410-685-FILM
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO www.wifvmd.org


From Event Details at productionhub.com!: Event Name: WIFV-MD Networking MeetingWhen: Thursday, January 08, 2009Submission Deadline: 01/07/2009Where: Baltimore, MarylandVenue: WJZ 13Website: www.wifvmd.org
Start the New Year off right

Enjoy an evening with Donald Thoms Vice President, Discovery Communication

Donald Thoms currently serves as vice president of Talent Development for Discovery Studios. In this new role, Thoms oversees efforts to scout and secure on-screen talent for Discovery Studios productions. Additionally, he serves as Discovery Studio primary liaison to the talent community as he works to identify and develop new on-air personalities to appear in series, specials and short form content created by Discovery Studios



Prior to joining Discovery Studios, Thoms has was vice president, Production for Discovery Health Channel/Discovery Health Media Enterprises. In this role, he oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Discovery Health production team and was responsible for a wide array of original and co- productions. In addition, he steered the strategic planning for Discovery Health productions, the management, and execution of all content, as well as managing parallel production plans among television, online, new media, and other businesses.



During Thoms time with Discovery Health Channel, the network saw double-digit growth in ad sales revenue and ratings and many the networks most successful projects were grown under Thoms: NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE, DR G: MEDICAL EXAMINER, YOU: THE OWNER&squo;S MANUAL, MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS, PLASTIC SURGERY: BEFORE and AFTER, LIFELINE, SUPER SURGERY AND BIRTHDAY LIVE He is also responsible for nurturing the talents of Dr. Jan Adams, respected plastic surgeon, Dr. Mehmet Oz, world renowned heart specialist, Dr. Drew Pinsky, famous doctor to the stars in the area of addiction, as well as Dr. Jan