BEHIND THE NAME
Searching for a name to convey the power and incredible reach of his production team, founder Jim Gaffey was inspired by his first successful script that catapulted his career in television which included an homage to the flying monkeys scene in the “Wizard of Oz”.
The name represents a lean (not mean) fast, streamlined approach to digital content production with a relentlessly curious team of creatives from around the globe – capable of being summoned at a moments notice.
OUR Leadership team
We’ve got two main footprints in New York City and Munich Germany, with a multilingual team ready to collaborate across time zones.
Jim Gaffey
CEO, FOUNDER
Our founding flying monkey, Jim Gaffey, has more than 30 years of experience as a writer, producer, and show runner in cable and broadcast network television. Jim has overseen production of series for History Channel, National Geographic as well as NBC/Universal’s NBCLearn digital platform, and consulted for leading news channels in India and Hong Kong. He started as a news writer for CBS News, the Today Show and Good Morning America.
Michael Schuetz
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ContENT LEAD EMEA
Michael Schuetz has an unlimited curiosity and thirst for innovation
have been driving him to run numerous shows, virtual events, and video productions for breakthrough brands.
From ideation to design, story development to directing, Michael´s
passion for storytelling and creating impactful content lead him to producing shows and news for German television. Previously at Bavaria
Film, he developed and produced hundreds of formats for corporate
clients like SAP, Bayer, Porsche, and others. Michael is a versatile creative mind who also works on documentaries and other film projects.
REBECCA RATLIFF CAMERON
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Rebecca brings three decades of documentary and news production expertise to the Flying Monkeys family. As a seasoned showrunner, co-EP and series producer, she’s most in her element when crafting clever and efficient solutions to complex problems.
Rebecca’s raison d'être is to ensure her entire team is well supported and that the result of their collective efforts delivers on time and on budget. Rebecca’s other credits include Netflix, Max, MSNBC, PBS, Showtime, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery, History, BIO, Syfy, Sundance, CNN, Food Network, and more.
Monique Reno-Gaffey
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Monique has over 15 years of experience in Account Management and Client Services at creative agencies in New York City working with brands like Microsoft, Netflix, Marriott and Nike. She’s known for her ability to foster collaboration, lead teams through complex challenges, and build strong client relationships. She has a creative background with a Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London (University of Manchester).