| Experienced in directing, writing and producing student/internet films and documentaries. |
| Credits: Jack (ST), Crossover (ST), Boys Will Be Boys (ST). |
| Holly Graham BA (Hons)
197 Prospect Road, Woodford Green, London, IG8 7NF
T: 020 8506 2126
M: 0770 911 0746
Profile
After completing a degree in Media Production at Coventry University, I was recruited full-time as a Production Assistant for the production company ‘th1ng’, which mainly produces animation and advertisements. During my time there, I gained extensive reception, research and running (in office and on shoots) experience. I have basic knowledge of industry standard equipment and programmes such as the Sony Z1 camera, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and SLR, 35mm and medium format cameras. I am also PC and Mac literate and have a firm understanding of Microsoft Office. As well as video work, I have created several photographic bodies of work. I was also a regular contributor to my university newspaper ‘The Source’ which I enjoyed writing for in my free time. I am confident and articulate with great social skills and enjoy working as an individual or as part of a team. I am efficient, organized and friendly and will put my all into any task assigned to me. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, live music, swimming, cinema and learning the trumpet. I hold a full, clean driving license and own a car.
Media Career History
- November 2008 - March 2009 – th1ng – Production Assistant – Production assistant at the Soho-based production company. Main responsibilities included working reception, researching for projects, assisting on shoots, relations with clients and freelancers, organising couriers and international shipping, stationary and stock control, organising and maintaining house show reels as well as general admin and house-keeping work.
- November 2008 – Neon Candy (Hat Trick Productions) – Floor Runner – One week contract in which I was a floor runner on location in Hoxton for the internet drama series.
- October 2008 – Trisha Goddard (Townhouse TV) – Audience Researcher – One week work placement on the talk show as an audience researcher/booker and runner on shoot days at The Maidstone Studios.
- October 2008 – War On Knives (Leopard Films for Sky 1) – Runner – Runner on a studio shoot for the live debate on knife crime at Teddington Studios.
- October 2008 – The IT Crowd (Talkback Thames) – Runner – Runner on a studio shoot on the third series of comedy ‘The IT Crowd’ at Pinewood Studios.
- October 2008 – Leopard Films – Edit Assistant – One week contract in which I assisted in the edit suite.
- August 2008 – Big Umbrella Media – Researcher - Two week contract in which I researched for the company’s current production, Pet Catwalk.
- June 2008 – Big Umbrella Media – Researcher - Two week work placement with media production company. Conducted internet-based research for projects, generated ideas and wrote briefs. Three of my documentary ideas are currently being worked on and will be pitched to commissioners.
- November 2007 - May 2008 – Wrote and produced a short film entitled ‘Crossover’, which won the award for ‘Best Fiction Project’ at the Phoenix Media Festival in June 2008.
- November 2007 - February 2008 – Wrote, produced anddirected a short documentary entitled ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ as part of the series ‘Population’ for the website popcornnotincluded.tv.
- July 2007 – Marco Santucci Photography – Photographic Assistant - Assisted photographer Elaine Constantine on a shoot for Powergen.
- May 2007 – Marco Santucci Photography – Office Assistant – One month work placement with the photography agency, where I carried out receptionist duties, helped prepare for shoots, and assisted on a casting.
- April 2007 – Tiger Aspect – Runner – Two week work placement with television production company as a runner and assisted in the office, on shoots and reception.
- January - March 2007 – Wrote and produced a short film entitled ‘Jack’.
- February 2007 – Runner - Assisted on two student films in Prague.
- September – December 2007 – Directed a short documentary entitled ‘Mark’ for the FourDocs website.
Career History
- June 2007 – Present - Amanda Smith Recruitment, London - Office Temp -Temporary office placements with various roles and companies such as; receptionist for production company Marketiers 4DC and Billington Cartmell, general office duties for BAPRAS and data cleansing/entry for recruitment marketing and communications company TCS and Addaction.
·October 2006 – January 2007 - The Aardvark Pub, Coventry - Bar Staff -Responsibilities included; cash handling, customer services, cleaning, serving food, monitoring stock and creating promotional displays.
· October 2005 – October 2006 - New Look, Coventry - Sales Assistant -Responsibilities included; cash handling, customer services, fitting room and stock room monitoring, store display and presentation.
· November 2003 – September 2005 – Sainsbury’s, Loughton, Essex - Checkout Supervisor -Responsibilities included; writing rotas, job delegation, customer services, cash handling, opening/closing store, cashing up, store display and presentation and monitoring stock.
Education
Coventry University
Media Production BA (Hons), Upper Second Class (2:1)
West Hatch High School and Sixth Form, Chigwell, Essex
3 A-Levels
2 AS Levels
GCSEs – 3 A’s, 4 B’s, 3 C’s (including English and Mathematics)
References
Milana Karaica – Office Manager - th1ng
T: 020 7439 7966
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