Jack cornelius KNOTT

Date of Birth:                            17 July 1983

Address:                                  34 Sybil Phoenix Close, Deptford, London, SE8 5BA

Mobile Number:                       07836270443

Email Address:                        creta_kano@hotmail.com

Nationality:                               British

Assistant Producer                               August 2009                              Augusto De Rosta

                                                            Short Film

• I was responsible for managing the Cast and Crew, recruitment and general care and support for personnel.
• I also took on numerous Production Assistant responsibilities from catering to driving and ensuring a smooth running of operations.

Production Coordinator                       March 2009                                           Studiofilm

Short Film

• In my role of Production Coordinator at Studiofilm, I was responsible for managing the Daily Callsheet, recruiting runners and sourcing the supporting cast.
• During the Production Manager’s two-day leave, I took on numerous additional responsibilities, managing staff expenses, liaising with the Director and Producer and managing the Production Crew.

Production Assistant and Sound Assistant    January - March 2009       Flirting Club Films

Feature Film

• Alex Jovy, Oscar Nominee, recruited me as a runner before quickly promoting me to Production Assistant. My responsibilities included supervising the runners and location management. Since the shoot was not only low budget but also restricted to an extremely tight time frame, my role required excellent organisational abilities and high levels of efficiency.
• Eager to acquire new skills, I also acted as Sound Assistant when required, operating the boom and positioning radio microphones, as well as setting mixer levels.

Sound Assistant and Runner                December 2008                              Blueprint Films

Short Film

• I assisted the Director and Writer in a single night shoot, working successfully in a small team and ensuring the highest quality sound recording.

Freelance Researcher/Technician         February 2008                   Claire Lewis, Producer

                                                            Documentary

• Writing treatments for upcoming documentaries, from Comedy History to the Brazilian World Cup in 2014
• Researching and presenting documentation to be presented to directors, artists, comedians and filmmakers

Work Placement                                   August 2008                              Gate Lab Films
Advertising

• Working in a team with Producers, Directors and Researchers
• Liaising with clients and researching for the Producer and Directing Manager
• Acting as Casting Assistant (filming on an HDV camera and keeping the log book updated), Assistant to Editor and runner for clientele and producers
• Essential research including location and fundraising

Intern/Researcher                  July 2007 – September 2007                   Fish Films Company

                                                            Feature Film

Three-month internship with producer Claire Lewis (7up, 47up, Truck of Dreams)

• Working as part of a very small team towards the same goal and to strict deadlines, I worked extremely closely with the Producer and Production Manager.
• Reporting to director and producers through presentations and documentation
• Conferring with eminent scientists, collecting relevant information in the field of marine ecology and arranging interviews with specialists

Sound Engineer training at the University of Huddersfield, 2002-2003

I am computer literate with both Windows and MAC and I have an understanding and interest in computer technology, competence in Microsoft Office software and Internet research. I have an intermediate understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Cubase, Pro Tools and Ableton editing software plus a basic competence in Final Cut Pro. I learn new software quickly, intuitively and creatively.

In my spare time I ride Event horses for a friend and play both piano and guitar. I love travelling and doing so I have learnt to snowboard, surf, play golf and enjoy rambling.

Clean UK driving licence

1999 – 2001                  A Levels

                                    Mathematics, Business Studies, Biology, General Studies

1995 – 1999                  Skill Level

                                    Additional Mathematics

                                    GCSE’s

                                    4 As and 5 Bs including Mathematics and English Language

Claire Lewis – Producer for Fish Films Company, London

Remi Shaham – Production Manager for Flirting Club films and INDIGO, London