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BARRY FREEMAN

TV/Streaming Standards
and Movie Ratings
Consultant

22 years experience

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Film Solutions from Start to Finish

Barry offers movie ratings solutions tailored to your needs. From scriptwriting and live consulting to post-production and MPAA submission, he has the knowledge and experience to save you money, time, film content & aggravation

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Scriptwriting

Pre-Script, Script Analysis, and Pre-Shooting

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Film Shooting

Live, On-Set, & Remote Consulting

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Post Production

Includes Lighting, Sound and Visual

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Submission to MPA

Logistics, Strategy and Negotiations

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More Than Just Film Ratings

Barry's involvement in the industry extends to:

Press & Media

Podcasts, articles and industry advice & information featuring Barry's experience

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Film Schools

Barry is a valuable resource for aspiring filmmakers both domestically and globally

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International Film

Not in the U.S.?
No problem, and all the more reason to lean on the industry expert

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Testimonials

"Barry is a smart and careful consultant whose time working with the MPAA has given him great insight into all aspects of the rating process. He has great historical  knowledge of how the system has changed and what are likely changes to  come  as the cultural outlook transforms."

Jonathan Sanger

Producer | The Elephant Man, Vanilla Sky, & Marshall (2016)

"Barry has deep expertise on US film maturity ratings. As a contractor, he supported timely ratings work on US and global titles at the script and cut stages. He’s passionate about movies and thoughtful in his ratings analyses. He’d be an asset to teams that want to ensure their content is appropriate for specific ages in the US."

Joo Lee

Netflix | Scripted Films Lead & Ratings Policy

"Barry was able to analyze our rough cut, scene by scene, clarify the changes we would have to make and how these changes could be made without creative harm. He gave us options. He understood the content."

Ed Elbert

Producer | Martian Child

"Barry is a skilled Standards & Practices (S&P) delay button operator for LIVE programming. His steady hand and seasoned editorial judgment played a significant part in the success of the reality show BIG BROTHER 23. Barry is gifted with the knack for fostering teamwork by understanding complex company guidelines and workflow processes, while meshing these elements with common sense and leadership, a skill especially valuable in high pressure situations. Barry has the heart of a mentor – supporting, teaching, and encouraging junior-level standards associates, always lending a stable voice to the team. We look to continue to utilize Barry in key spots and would recommend him for all TV & streaming industry standards opportunities."

Kenny Lopez

SVP | CBS Program Practices (S&P)

"Barry is experienced at determining the acceptability of programming content. He understands the creative process and communicates notes in a diplomatic manner. He would be a valuable asset to your Standards and Practices team.Barry is experienced at determining the acceptability of programming content. He understands the creative process and communicates notes in a diplomatic manner. He would be a valuable asset to your Standards and Practices team."

Neil Conrad

Walt Disney | Director of Broadcast Standards & Practices

"Barry documented and provided standards notes to Game Show Network for original content and to GetTV for acquired content. He also graded and provided feedback for scheduling and updated individual show’s content templates during our recent production ramp-up. I recommend Barry for any Standards project that requires experience, team work and understanding of specific S & P guidelines."

Ann Hummel Boreing

Game Show Network | SVP Multiplatform Planning & Scheduling

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Stuck on your film? Need help on Standards content? Let's see what Barry can do for you!

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