Amanda McHugh

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 24-70 f/2.8 L lens, 24mm f/1.4 L lens, 70-300 lens, Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 lens, Canon 430 EXII flash, Canon 8-15mm fisheye lens, Canon Cameras, Manfrotto tripod, Reno shoulder rig, Rode Videomic Pro, Tascam DR-40

I can use: Canon Cameras, Sony Cameras, Manfrotto tripod, Rode Videomic Pro, Tascam DR-40, Canon 17-55Mm F/2.8 Lens, 24-70 F/2.8 L Lens, 70-300 Lens, 24Mm F/1.4 L Lens, Canon 430 Exii Flash, Canon 8-15Mm Fisheye Lens, Reno Shoulder Rig, Panasonic Hdv-40

About me

I've had a camera in my hands and working in entertainment since the age of ten. I graduated with my BFA in Theater Arts with a focus in acting at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, however my last semester was spent at the esteemed National Theater Institute where I honed my skills in directing, scene design and playwriting. I found my voice as a director and designer and right after graduation landed a directing internship with New Paradise Laboratories in Philly and was then the Assistant Director and studio manager for the summer program at the Actor's Movement Studio in NYC.
Looking to expand beyond experimental theater I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and within my first six months of LA living, earned SAG-AFTRA status and was building quite the IMDb resume. Two years later, after realizing that all of my money and free time was spent taking photos and on film, processing and scans, I had realized it was time to switch sides of the camera for good. I founded What Now? Productions LLC under which I have directed a number of documentary shorts and sketches and most notably, directed, produced and shot documentary feature, The Family Tree. To shoot this documentary I began living a bi-coastal lifestyle as the subject matter of the film was in upstate NY, I launched my career in nightlife and event photography in NYC under the name Manda K Photo.
Simultaneous of working on my own documentary projects and building my photography career, I have worked in all parts of the art and production departments. First working as an art director and production designer on independent features and shorts, and moving onto set dec roles on reenactment shows and commercials. Over time my skill set in logistics became known and I moved my way up from working as a PA on smaller sets, to working as a production coordinator and UPM on notable projects such as Burning Man the Musical and the pilot Plain Jane.
Currently I am based in Los Angeles, building my photography client list, developing my travel blog and honing my skills as a videographer and director.
Referees:
available on request

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Set Decorator
Job Titles	Teacher, Set Builder, Art Dept Stylist, Unit Production Manager, Social Media Manager, Distribution Coordinator / Manager, Creative Director, Marketing / PR, Events Management / Support, Casting Assistant, Chaperone / Driver, Receptionist, Live Programming / Broadcasting, Voice / Dialect Coach, General Staff, Floor Staff, Set Artist / Designer, Post Production Assistant, Post Production Coordinator, Researcher, Writer, Script Reader, Director, Producer, Line Producer, Production Assistant (PA), Studio Producer / Director, 1st AD (Assistant Director), 2nd AD (Assistant Director), 3rd AD (Assistant Director), Production Designer, Production Manager, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Support, Copywriter / Copy Editor, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Videographer, Photographer, Retoucher, DIT / Data Wrangler, Camera Assistant, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Art Director, Props Master, Set Decorator, Props Assistant / Support, Art Dept Assistant
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	SAG-AFTRA