April Dutton

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About me

I am a hard-working and motivated creative artist, with an enthusiastic attitude to any work or tasks which I am given. Having recently graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a First Class degree in Character Creation and Special Effects, I am equipped with a range of professional-standard design and fabrication skills which I am eager to put into practise in the film or television industry.

Having developed my knowledge and skills in various prop making departments at both Shepperton and Pinewood Studios over the course of the past year, I am now keen to learn more about the design and research process of film-making. During my time at the Chelsea College of Art and Design, I was introduced to set design and decoration, and have been particularly keen to be involved in this aspect of film making during my time at the studios.

My time working on Exodus was invaluable to me as I was able to work for both Prop Making and Set Decoration, assisting with various making and finishing jobs. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for Set Dec and am now eager to find work which would allow me to gain a better knowledge either this department or within the art department. I feel that I am well suited to the fast pace of the Art Department and my ability to easily communicate with new people would lend itself well to this type of work. At this stage, I feel that I would be best suited to work as a runner or assistant as either of these roles would allow me to gain a better understanding of the department.

I am a quick learner with a passion for the film industry, and am eager to help out wherever I may be needed in order to develop my understanding of both the Art and Decoration departments for either film or television. I relish the opportunity to learn new skills in such a fast-paced environment and am currently available for full time employment.

Referees:
John Beaufoy
Alex Rutherford
Roland Stevenson
Charlotte Crosbie


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Skills

Secondary Job Title	Art Dept Assistant
Job Titles	Production Designer, Production Support, Art Director, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Art Dept Assistant, Set Dresser, Set Artist / Designer, Art Dept Stylist
Years in industry	1 to 3 years