Damon Antal
504 S. Austin blvd. Oak Park IL, 60304
708 441 9200
Qualifications
Versatile Production Assistant with a wide range of skills and an ability to operate in many capacities,
with little instruction. Trained in all facets of television/film production. Also possessing a background in print, broadcast and screen writing. Proficient with several editing systems (Avid Express, Adobe Premiere
CS3, Final Cut) as well as HTML, MS word, Excel, Photoshop and Soundforge.
Related Experience
NBC – “THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW”(Chicago, IL) 09/08-Pres.
Production Assistant:
Contacting, booking and researching guests for the show.
Pitching prospective stories to the Producers.
Arranging travel for guests.
Getting guests dressed appropriately for the show.
Assisting with briefing along with Producers/Associate Producers.
Errands as needed.
Preparing guests backstage.
WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO. – WCIU TV (Chicago, IL) 01/09-03/09
Screener (PT):
Screening movies to be aired on THIS Network for objectionable content/FCC violations.
Collaborating with the editors to remove any material not deemed suitable.
MARATHON PROD. – “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT” (Chicago, IL) 03/09-03/09
Production Assistant (gig):
Assisting production coordinator with all paperwork and coordination for all other PA’s
Running outside errands as needed.
COMCAST – COMCAST SPOTLIGHT (Chicago, IL) 06/08-09/08
Production Assistant/Intern:
Acting as Associate Producer/Assistant Director on shoots.
Camera operation (DVCPRO), sound, lighting and teleprompter for commercial Location and green shoots.
Editing master spots with updated graphics, video, etc.
Digitizing/dubbing master copies and raw footage.
Assisting producers with rundowns, storyboards and script writing.
Selecting stock footage/photos and music for Producers.
Updating the field tape library.
Recording talent VO’s for clients.
Education
B.A.- Broadcast (Television) Journalism, 2004 – COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago IL.
Minor in Television writing and producing
