Managing Creative Projects From Chaos to Clarity
A practical guide to managing creative projects. Learn to streamline workflows, manage budgets, and use AI to deliver outstanding results on time, every time.
Leonardo Re
Leonardo Re is the CEO and founder of freispace, bringing over a decade of experience in postproduction resource management and workflow optimization. With a deep understanding of creative project scheduling and AI integration in postproduction, Leonardo leads the development of innovative solutions that transform how creative teams work.
Areas of Expertise
Postproduction ManagementCreative Project SchedulingWorkflow OptimizationAI in PostproductionTeam LeadershipCreative TechnologyLine ProductionFull-Stack Development
Professional Background & Achievements
Leonardo has built his career at the intersection of creative technology and business innovation. He financed his film studies in London by working as a freelance web developer. After graduating, he was Co-Founder and Shareholder at a Bremen-based advertising agency for five years, where he built the film and media department from the ground up. His next role was as a Line Producer for documentary series, where he managed international co-productions and oversaw complex postproduction workflows. This experience led him to found freispace, where he applies his expertise to streamline postproduction processes for creative teams worldwide.
freispace
Established freispace as the leading platform for postproduction resource management, serving creative teams worldwide with innovative scheduling and workflow solutions.
Netflix | Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier
Line Producer for this Netflix Original true crime documentary series, overseeing complex postproduction workflows with shifting deadlines due to Covid.
Netflix | A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad
Line Producer for this Netflix Original documentary series, managing intricate postproduction processes and ensuring timely delivery despite challenging circumstances.
NDR/ARTE | Afghanistan: The Wounded Country
Line Producer for the Grimme-award-winning documentary series, coordinating complex international shoots and postproduction workflows.
Articles by Leonardo Re
Raising Purchase Orders in Post-Production
A practical guide to raising purchase orders in post-production. Learn how to build efficient workflows, avoid common pitfalls, and master procurement.
What Is Production Scheduling? A Guide for UK Studios
What is production scheduling? This guide explains the core methods, KPIs, and tools UK studios and manufacturers use to boost efficiency and meet deadlines.
Managing Work Load in Post-Production
Struggling with managing work load? Learn how to build resilient post-production workflows with our expert guide on triage, capacity planning, and automation.
Calculate Earned Value for UK Projects A Practical Guide
Learn how to calculate earned value with our UK-focused guide. Track project performance and control costs with practical formulas and real-world examples.
Mastering Project Management Finances for Studios
Unlock studio profitability with our guide to project management finances. Learn budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting for creative projects.
Streamline Post-Production with a Stream of Work
Discover how a stream of work can transform post-production chaos into predictable efficiency. Learn to implement this strategy and boost your team's output.
Best practices to raise purchase orders: a quick guide
Learn how to raise purchase orders efficiently with templates, workflows, and automation tips to streamline procurement and ensure compliance.
A UK Producer's Guide to Budgeting a Movie
Master budgeting a movie with our UK guide. Learn to navigate tax reliefs, manage cashflow, and control post-production costs with real-world advice.
Your Guide to Planning a Movie in the UK
Discover how to master planning a movie in the UK. This guide covers budgeting, scheduling, and distribution with actionable tips for filmmakers.