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Assistant Directors - 1st, Script Supervisors/Continuity
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UK - England/Wales.
I am currently working as an Assistant Director, but have also worked in both Pre production as a production assistant, as well as being trained as a script supervisor. I have worked on short films, music videos as well as a feature.
Credits: Tea And Sympathy (SH), Ties, Tera Sath Ho & Gog (MU), Forest Of The Damed 2 (FF).
Well travelled, Confident, hardworking graduate with experience working in Customer service, sales and film/TV/theatre production experience in search of stable employment.
Summary:
·Graduate in Geography with Film studies
·Great customer service record
·Excellent organisational skills, with the proven ability to deal effectively with conflicting
and changing priorities
·Recognized hard-working and dedication
·Adaptable- able to adapt to any new situation, role or problem.
·Experience and specific training in Customer Service, Buying, Sales and film and television production
·Able to work to deadlines and targets, with drive motivation and the will to succeed.
·Ability to deal with customers, team members and managers in a friendly and professional manner
EDUCATION
BA Geography with Film Studies (2:2)..................................................................................(Sept 2005 - June 2008)
University of Surrey, London, United Kingdom
A-Levels in Geography, Law, History and General Studies....................................................(Sept 2002 - June 2004)
Wootton Bassett Comprehensive School 6th Form.
GCSE’S (7 at least 7 C grades or above).................................................................................(Sept 1997 - June 2002)
Wootton Bassett comprehensive School
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sound Department Deputy.........................................................................................................(November 2009 - Present)
Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London
Working as part of a large crew on the everyday running and performance of one of the largest theatre productions
In the world. Duties include:
Testing and Maintaining all microphone equipment before and during performances
Working from specific marks throughout the performance (one missed could ruin a performance)
Using sound equipment as well as electrical cables and equipment
Working with all elements of the production, especially the cast to insure sound is at its best throughout.
Camera Operator/Assistant....................................................................................................................(October 2009 only)
Star TV.
Working on a large scale TV production, working on Z1 Cameras filming Star news and Star Cooking. Duties Included:
Camera operation
Working in a high pressure environment
Handheld camera work and static camera work
Assistant Director (FREELANCE)..........................................................................................................(September only 2009)
Music Videos for the feature film ‘Welcome to London’
Working for a large film production, job involved taking control and leading a team of 15. Duties included:
§Team Leadership
§Time Management
§Ability to deal with problems, situations and people calmly and effectively
§Liaising with Director and Producer to increase the company’s efficiency and budget
§Completed two music videos at two different locations in 1 day (on time and budget)
Sales Executive Temp...............................................................................................................................(August only 2009)
The London Marketing Company (Full time)
Working as a trainee sales and marketing executive, canvassing the London area to sign up the general public
to sign up to the charity ‘action for children’. Duties included:
§Customer service
§Training in new sales techniques
§Cold Calling
§Dealing directly with the general public
Assistant Director (FREELANCE)...............................................................................................................(August only 2009)
‘TIES’ Music video by the Momeraths
Served as Assistant Director, responsible for the general running and time keeping of the shoot. Duties included:
§Interpersonal skills
§best utilization of resources (i.e. shooting order and time constraints);
§Coordinating the cast and crew,
§Administration services and expense management.
Script Supervisor (FREELANCE).....................................................................................................................(July Only 2009)Fluid Productions, short film ‘Tea and Sympathy’
Responsible for the continuity of the film as a whole and within individual scenes, making sure both the actors and
the set were not affecting the continuity of the film. Also responsible for noting any script changes and time codes
for editor. Duties included:
§Attention To detail
§Responsible for the consistency of each shot
§Pointing out issues and problems as well as ways to solve these problems while on set.
Travelling (time out of full time work)........................................................................(November 27th 2008-June 15th 2009)
Travelled around the world, living and experiencing other cultures and people
§Interpersonal skills
§Planning
§Life skills
Work placement/Internship..........................................................................................................(September 1st- 30th 2008)
Mark Evans, Lonely crow productions. Feature Film ‘Forest of the Damned 2’
Responsible for developing the shooting schedule, picking up equipment, help casting, using the office phone
as well as training as a Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Director on the set. Duties included:
§Responsible for developing onset skills
§Developing team skills
§Working towards a deadline and target.
(Sept 2008)
Supervisor/team leader.......................................................................................................(July 17th - November 25th 2008)
Cineworld Cinemas, West Swindon (Full time)
Responsible for the everyday running of a large cinema chain, key roles included serving customers,
dealing with customer complaints, selling and up selling various products and promotions. Duties included:
§Team management
§Trained in various computer programmes
§Customer service
§Food preparation
Bar Staff....................................................................................................................................................(June – Sept 2007)
Tide End Cottage Pub, Teddington, Surry
Responsible for Serving the general public Drinks and Food. Duties included:
§Serving drinks
§Using tills
§Waiting on tables
§Maintaining bar and Restaurant
Cashier......................................................................................................................................... .(October 2003- Dec 2004)
