Samson Jacobson

180 Cabrini Blvd. Apt. 44

New York, NY 10033

347-346-2881

Samson.Jacobson@Gmail.com

Experience:

05/09-Present      COMMEDIA DELL ARTE, LLC: NIGHT AT THE OPERA                                          New York, NY

                        Production Manager & Music Supervisor

·       Consult with the Producer and the Co-Executive Producer regarding pertinent financial expenditures, goals and requirements

·       Coordinate with all technical departments to arrange the rental of equipment and negotiate deals based on the budget requirements for the project

·       Prepare quote requests and license agreements for music licensing and negotiate with independent and major record labels and provide daily updates on budget status

·       Constantly negotiate with all vendors for equipment, food and locations in an effort to maintain quality relationships and to secure budget friendly agreements

·       Maintain an organizational flow to avoid time overages, overtime hours and meal penalties

·       Supply the A.D. Department with the necessary legal paperwork: Exhibit G’s, crew deal memos, actor’s and extra’s releases, still photographer releases, and behind the scenes collaborator’s releases

·       Create sides for each shooting day

·       Meet with potential crew members and conduct interviews

·       Reach out to references for various departments and schedule their interviews with the D.P. and the Director

·       Create end credit crawl

09/08-05/09        EXOSKELETON, INC.; POINTBLANK FILMS, INC.: THE LIMITS OF CONTROL       New York, NY

                        Office Intern

·       Proof billing blocks and artwork for foreign distribution of titles in the catalogue, as well as proof elements from the current project: title cards, end credits and spotting lists

·       Transcribe lyrics for songs used in the current movie

·       Conduct research; collect articles, biographies, and general production research materials

·       Run general errands

·       Maintain petty cash and all receipts

·       Create a filing database for the deliverables for the current project and assemble materials according to the delivery schedule agreement between the production company and distributor

·       Cross reference cast lists with actor’s agreements for artistic name accuracy

·       Listen to the source tracks to make sure the correct version of the selected track has been used and indicate their usage on the music cue sheet

·       Organize and review music licenses and assemble payment for music usage along with completed cue sheets

·       Fill out Form PA’s for copyright registration

·       Handle highly sensitive material with extreme discretion

08/08-12/08        MICHAEL MAILER FILMS                                                                                    New York, NY

                        Script Coverage Intern

·       Read feature length scripts and  provide detailed coverage assessing whether or not to proceed with either the writer and/or the submitted project

·       Answer phones and relay messages

08/08-09/08        RED SMOKE FILMS: MILITIA MAN                                                                   Pound Ridge, NY

                        Grip and Key Production Assistant

·       Coordinate shoot with Director and Producer to cover all logistics

·       Set up dolly tracks for various shots and operate the dolly

·       Set up lighting for various night time shots

·       Provide catering for entire cast and crew

·       Set up props and sets

·       Interact with vendors throughout the tri-state area to procure lighting, rigging, props and sets

·       Operate a 14 foot box truck with a lift gate

·       Operate gas engine electrical generators

·       Escort talent to and from set location

06/08-07/08        GLASS EYE PIX; MONSTERPANTS MOVIES: SATAN HATES YOU                         New York, NY

                        Grip & Set Production Assistant

·       Report directly to the First Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager to coordinate various tasks for daily shoots

·       Work with Grip and Electrical department and Director of Photography to arrange sets by arranging partitions and light rigging

·       Organize all Grip and Electrical equipment at the main filming location and secondary locations as well as organizing the equipment when packing it into the truck

·       Pick up and drop off camera and lighting equipment from vendors

·       Lockdown sets to prevent sound and visual interference by cast, crew and the public

·       Escort talent to and from set locations

·       Maintain craft services area

·       Rearrange props for multiple takes

03/08-06/08        CLINICA ESTETICO PRODUCTIONS: RACHEL GETTING MARRIED                       New York, NY

                        Post-Production Intern

·       Assist Post-Production Supervisor, Associate Producers and Producer in the day-to-day operations of Post-Production activities

·       Interact with Editors to aide in the final mixing process by handling and transporting highly sensitive video and audio material

·       Review film for transcription and edit existing copies of transcripts for foreign language translation

·       Proofread main title cards and end credit cards to assure accuracy with the primary cast and crew list

Education:

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO                                                                                            Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Honors Bachelor of Arts; Major: World History; Minors: Political Science and English; June 2004