Gideon Khachadourian

Managed BG talent and assisted the AD with aspects of filming including staging BG, running errands, moving and placing props, and assisting various crew departments. Our crew finished shooting ahead of schedule and with relative ease.

Filmed entire TV episode for Modern Marvels in one day with minimal crew and I was the only PA. I managed the craft table, filled in as a stand-in, assisted both producer and DP with numerous tasks, went on runs, and more. The result was that our crew had a great day with a fun atmosphere and a film shoot that ran on time!

I worked on large budget production for a TV pilot reboot of Nash Bridges. I assisted all departments including: Producing, Directing, Locations, Craft Services, and Catering with various tasks and runs. Also helped coordinate lockdowns of pedestrian traffic during filming in public areas. This resulted in smooth production in high-traffic public areas of San Francisco.

I worked directly with Director, Producer and Production Coordinator and facilitated all aspects of filming including setup/take-down, set decoration, errands and lunch runs, and more. This resulted in a fast-moving shoot where I was the only PA needed for this production.

I worked on the G8 Check Covid compliance crew for the Disney TV+ show Quest. I facilitated crew safety by handing out masks, glasses, and other PPE when needed. We oversaw crew set up, filming, and wrap to ensure safety protocols and zones were being followed. This resulted in the largest show to date being completed with no positive covid cases.

I worked directly under onsite producer for live-streaming sports event with setting up camera equipment, managing lunch and craft services, handling live broadcast graphics, and other aspects of live streaming softball sports event. The result was that minimal crew and cleanup was necessary during entire production.

Worked as local PA to traveling Netflix crew by running errands, ordering meals, and buying supplies with production credit card. This allowed the crew to focus efforts on filming and creative ideas and not worry about logistical issues.

Facilitated the filming process by working directly with the DP to set up lights, equipment, and cameras. Also ran errands, helped the production coordinators, loaded and unloaded equipment, and drove the picture car during filming with the result that the shoot was finished ahead of schedule.

Worked directly with the DP, AD, and Director to film pilot episode for TV series with result that filming was finished ahead of time and fulfilled creative vision. Tasks on set included running errands, handling camera equipment, set-up/take-down of grip and lighting equipment, slating, helping talent, and more.

I assisted the director and camera departments in various tasks, including guarding gear, switching lenses, and moving equipment.

I would patiently wait until I was needed, then rush in front of the camera and stand where I was told to do so. Once all the cameras and lights were in position, I would step out while the first team filmed the shot. I listened and learned many things during this job.

I would be in the background of the camera shot acting as if I was just going about my daily business. This role at times required extensive pantomiming and expression acting.

I worked as a stand in for some of the main characters in this TV show. When I could do other background work or other stand-in positions, I would help as I could.

Oversaw and managed all operations on short film SPB, including writing, acting, lighting, sound design, and postproduction. This film was accepted into multiple film festivals.

I was a background artist for many different locations, job types, and personalities. This role often required extensive pantomiming and acting skills.