Top Tarasin

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My Equipment/Kit: 2022 Mac Studio, 2016 Macbook Pro, Canon 550D, Sony RX100 iv

I can use: Adobe Illustrator, Sony Alpha Series, Canon Cameras, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, Garageband, Macbook Pro / Laptop, Movie Magic Scheduling, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro

About me

1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROFILE:

A 1st assistant director with over 15 years experience in the film industry, Top is an incredibly calm, organized voice on set who enjoys problem-solving, especially with challenging schedules. His excitement for story and character in conjunction with the technical and artistic know-how of film production ensure an inherent positivity and energy on set. Top possesses a sensitivity to the needs of all cast and crew, from directors to runners and has the uncanny ability to set the required tone on any given production.

Top has AD'ed over 15 features and 30 shorts spanning all budget ranges, including most recently the interactive sci-fi thriller "The Complex", directed by Paul Raschid (2020), Amazon Prime crime trilogy "Trust" (2021), BFI/Film4 feature "Boxing Day" (2021), and award-winning coming-of-age drama "Kindling" (2023). He was 1st AD on the festival hit BBC Films/BFI feature “In Camera” (2023) directed by Naqqash Khalid and produced by Mary Burke (“Saint Maud”). Richard Bracewell's latest feature "Chicken Town", shot in Norwich and the upcoming "Hamlet" starring Sir Ian McKellen for Bill Kenwright Films Ltd.

DIRECTOR / EDITOR PROFILE:

Top is also an award-winning director and editor of independent narrative and music video projects. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand Top subsequently moved and lived around the world providing him a unique, universal perspective on the human story. Top is incredibly passionate about cinematic language, using aggressive framing and performance to create intrigue and mystery while challenging the norms of traditional coverage. This informs Top's editing style which is often understated and unconventional, undercut with moments of freneticism and menace.

Top's thriller short "Your Reality" (2019) enjoyed a successful festival run, winning Best Short / Best Acting Performance at the 2019 White Deer International Film Festival. As of Jan 2024, it has over 5 million views on YouTube. His latest feature editing work "The Lonely Musketeer" directed by Nicolai Schumann, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival 2023. In addition, he has directed and edited dozens of music videos for independent artists.

Top began his professional experience in 2003 working in broadcasting as a creative and news editor for BEC-Tero in Thailand. In 2006, he joined Bangkok-based production company Phoscine as director and 1st AD where he directed over 100 commercials.

Top has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in Film from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. He graduated in 2003.

SKILLS + LICENSES:

- Script breakdowns
- Scheduling
- Excellent communication skills
- Creating production documents (call sheets, schedules, DOODs, risk assessments)
- Creating pitch decks and look books
- Experience with VFX, stunts, child performers, intimacy coordination + closed sets, armourers + firearms, animals
- Experience with multi-camera setups
- Certified first aider
- Public Liability Insurance holder
- DBS checked as of 2023
- Scriptwriting
- Directing (performance, shot lists, camera direction, production design)
- Editing
- Storyboarding
- Cooperate presentation skills
- English and Thai language fluency

References and CVs (1st AD, Director, or Editor) available on request.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	AD (1st)
Job Titles	1st AD (Assistant Director), Director, Video Editor
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	BECTU (UK), Shooting People (UK)
Musical Skills	Bass Guitar, Drums/Percussion, Guitar