Anna Bella Chapman

Creates detailed script and book coverage, extensive research on fiction and non-fiction projects, and assistant location scouting for scripts in production. Office Production Assistant duties such as handling phones and high call volume in a polite and effective manner, overseeing deliverables, managing inventory, handling expenses/petty cash, maintaining organized filing systems, greeting visitors, interviewing potential hires, as well as general personal assistant work.

Prepared the set with props, furniture, etc. to give it the appearance the production designer was looking for, as well as making sure each item was in the correct position for each performance. Ensured that the props and furnishings were in the proper location after moving for camera, for the script, and to maintain continuity.

Wrangler/Junior Contestant Coordinator for Emmy award winning Project Runway season 15. Managed up to 16 people throughout the city, at locations, and on set. Coordinated outings for filming, downtime, medical needs as well as providing support for the casting team, maintaining order and organization/separation of contestants. Handled petty cash/expenses, receipt work, going on runs, meal planning, interview rotations, and tension diffusion, as well as providing care and exit protocol for eliminated designers. Also assisted with general on-set PA duties, including handling releases and NDA's for GUM studios, catering, distributing paperwork, some on set office work and any related tasks as mandated by the ADs.

Assisted with model casting for Project Runway season 15. Managed protocol, handled contracts, filing, and writing one-sheets. Organized camera and lights set-up, sign in, and stat-sheet prep.

Worked with the producer of “American Caravan,” a documentary about the Arab Spring. Handled research, general personal assistant tasks and office work, as well as submitting film to numerous festivals and elevating the film’s profile online globally.

Researched and helped write speeches for Kathleen Turner on women's health used during Wendy Davis campaign in Texas and a Planned Parenthood fundraiser on the same tour.

Assistant to Director for “The Ledge.” Additionally acted as second assistant in preparation and execution of press events surrounding attendance after nomination in the official competition at Sundance.

Assistant to the producer on a music documentary about Umberto Teixeira in Brazil, “The Man Who Bottled Clouds.” Assisted Producer with organization of concert performance space, contacting musicians, scheduling, and general assistant and PA work during research periods/interview shooting, as well as researching, handling, and selecting archival footage for review by the director.

Assisted with research/finding good candidates for interviews, handled scheduling, managed releases to ensure footage could be used.

Creating breakdown and overview, pulling sides. Coordinating between agencies, talent and production. Scheduling auditions.