Jeff Rivera

Jeff Rivera is a seasoned Executive Producer in Television, known for his involvement in over 22 TV development deals across diverse genres including documentary, docu-series, scripted, kids & family, true crime, and paranormal. He co-founded Collective 5 Entertainment, a management and production company that handles many of these projects, and also served as Co-Executive Producer for the American Reality Television Awards. His comprehensive experience spans both creative development and strategic production within the entertainment industry. thebookfest+5

Beyond production, Rivera is a prolific writer, having authored, co-authored, and ghostwritten nearly 200 books, and contributed to major publications like Forbes.com, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, TMZ, Entertainment Weekly, and the Huffington Post. He is also recognized as a media strategist who has designed social media campaigns for high-profile influencers such as Mark Cuban, Stan Lee, and Nicholas Sparks. thebookfest+3

Rivera is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in entertainment, actively developing music, live-action, and animated projects that feature BIPOC characters. He founded the '1-Hour Mastermind Mentorship Program' to connect emerging BIPOC filmmakers with industry professionals and produces virtual networking events for Hollywood executives, demonstrating his commitment to fostering new talent and promoting equitable representation. thebookfest+2

An inspiring speaker, Jeff Rivera shares his personal journey of overcoming poverty and homelessness, offering motivational insights at various events and conferences such as The Library Journal, Authors Guild, and the Harlem Book Fair. He champions the 'Bypass Hollywood' and 'Greenlight Yourself' movement, encouraging creators to leverage new technologies to produce and distribute their own content, thereby empowering them to bypass traditional gatekeepers and directly engage with audiences. thebookfest+5

Rivera is an early adopter and experimenter with AI and new media technologies in content creation. His recent social media posts showcase his use of tools like Midjourney, Hailuo AI, Motion Array, RunwayML, ElevenLabs, Photoshop, ChatGPT, and Suno for developing animated videos, trailers, and preschool shows, highlighting his innovative approach to production. nitter+3