Film production
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Performing Arts graduate with 1 year of experience in acting. Seeking to leverage educational background and experience to excel further in the performing arts industry.

• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines.
• Background role on Amazon’s A Boy Named McCoy currently in pre-production for second season.
• Audition for features and book supporting roles during shooting breaks.
• Booked a Viagra commercial for the web.

Cocreated and submitted independent short film to win 1^st place in countywide independent film competition. Leveraged cross-functional collaboration skills to meet production and delivery deadlines.

• Worked with fellow film director to strategize shooting schedules.
• Provided final determination in casting meetings and interviews.
• Supervised script design and revisions.
• Coordinated marketing efforts and delivery to film competition for review.

Delivered social media video content on-time and $3K under budget. Leveraged cross-functional collaboration and team leadership to meet design, production, filming, and editing goals.

• Liaised with client to understand project parameters.
• Led production team meetings to strategize production schedule, crew roles, and daily expectations.
• Directed onscreen performances by 2 commercial actors, providing feedback and adjustment notes as needed.
• Maintained production budget and partnered with producer to categorize necessary set and production expenses to facilitate efficient spending.

Led camera and lighting crew of 8 individuals to deliver finalized visuals and shots for automotive industry commercial project over 3-week timeframe. Maintained cross-functional collaboration with set crew to stay ahead of tasks and meet goals under tight deadlines.

• Met with project director, producers, and senior scriptwriter to understand project parameters and visual goals.
• Partnered with writing and editing crews to define cinematographic requirements.
• Supervised camera and lighting operations for pre- and post-shoot tasks.
• Coordinated lighting, spacing, angles, and visual cues during commercial shoots.
• Worked with editors to maintain visual integrity and improve shot compositions following completion of photo and video shoots.

Attended multiple stage rehearsals, memorized lines, and collaborated with professionals to realize performances for small theaters. Worked closely with directors and writers to ensure interpretation of characters, dialogues, and actions were suitable for the role.

• Prepared for and stood by each performance, ensured lead actors entered stage left, and arranged the green room to assist with the actor’s preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to play multiple small comedic and dramatic roles in theatres, commercial advertisements, and serials.
• Carried out a variety of dances, skits and songs, comedic routines, and voice impersonations to entertain diverse audiences.
• Introduced performers and performances to encourage and stimulate interest to facilitate the transition between acts and scenes.
• Auditioned for understudy, standby, and swing roles according to production needs and opportunities.

Managed all aspects to production process for film project. Coordinated with crew and staff teams to develop and maintain project schedule.

• Oversaw screenwriting and storyboarding operations.
• Supervised camera control and shot coordination during production shoots.
• Worked with editing team to assess and complete edits and revisions within tight timeframe.
• Maintained communications with creative team to ensure smooth launch and audience presentations.

Partnered with producers to conduct actor auditions. Supported hiring operations for main cast of 6 actors and supporting cast of 10+ professionals.

• Collaborated with producers to outline role requirements and visionary direction.
• Co-conducted auditions over 2-week timeframe.
• Conversed with prospective actors and provided additional context, project information, and audition prompts.
• Worked with producers to make final hiring decisions.

Supported 2 music video productions over 2-month timeframe. Coordinated visual style and camera operations for each project.

• Controlled equipment maintenance, setup and disassembly, and usage throughout each production schedule.
• Collaborated with production crew to bring director’s vision to fruition.
• Helmed camera control during shoots.
• Maintained relations with director, producer, and writers to ensure consistent and impactful music video visuals were consistent across both projects.

Applied numerous acting techniques and a variety of specialized skills to successfully carry out comedic and dramatic roles onstage. Studied and collaborated with actors and actresses to ensure performances were successful and followed the director’s leadership and directions.

• Served as a swing responsible for learning 12 – 14 singing and dancing tracks ahead of each production.
• Required to prepare for and play 2 - 3 acting roles at a moment’s notice for each daily or nightly performance.
• Took detailed notes from behind the stage to ensure last-minute performance changes would e delivered without error.
• Applied various memorization practices to ensure possible roles and characterizations were kept separate.
• Researched and studied performance reviews, critiques, public announcements, and social media and relayed summaries to appropriate staff.