Ivan Sawyer G

Independent Event Producer

Apr 2014 - Present • 12 yrs 2 mos

Produced and coordinated multilingual international events across Latin America and the US, managing all logistics from pre-event planning through post-event reporting. Coordinated teams of staff and volunteers, managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and tracked budgets. Clients included indigenous rights organizations, NGOs, and international development agencies. Notable project: Indigenous Frontlines Rising for Climate Justice (New York, 2023) — 30+ participants from Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, and North America.

Independent Production Fixer & Location Scout

Aug 2012 - Present • 13 yrs 10 mos

Provided fixer and location scouting services for documentary, commercial, and media productions across Latin America. Leveraged 15+ years of on-the-ground relationships to secure access to remote locations, indigenous communities, and culturally sensitive environments. Coordinated logistics, permits, local crew, and talent for international production teams. Offered cultural consulting to ensure authentic and respectful representation. Bilingual EN/ES with professional Portuguese.