• Provided administrative and personal assistance to David Korins, including heavy email, phones, travel, project management • Provided high-level and professional communication with business contacts, including A-list talent and clientele, agents, producers, and crew • Managed David’s calendars (business, personal, project) • Managed David’s correspondence, tasks, and priorities • Facilitated internal project workflow with other members of the studio along all moving parts of the design process • Processed expense reports, reimbursements, and time sheets • Managed house seat requests, arranging and sending gifts • Attended project planning meetings, responsible for taking notes and communicating directives and information to the project team • Coordinated intake and evaluation process for new projects • Maintained a working knowledge of clients and collaborators • Curated biannual work session material and contributes to creative deck proposals • Delegated tasks to rotating interns and provided continued oversight and feedback
Summary
BFA Directing/Writing; Emerson College. 3rd place drama at Cannes Screenplay Contest. Directorial debut short RACING THE SUNRISE -- Best Screenplay at American Film Awards, garnered a directing award, and numerous script accolades. www.amyrusso.co
Credits
9/17 – 7/18
Executive Assistant
Staff Position — David Korins Design Details
9/17 – 7/18
6/16 – 4/17
Personal Assistant (Full Time)
Staff Position — Gideon Raff/Chutzpah Films, Inc. Details
6/16 – 4/17
• Created, wrote, and edited written and video content such as pitches, sizzle reels, and story areas • Managed schedules, phones, personal tasks, and household/administrative duties • Conducted research and analysis for creative works • Performed crisis management and aversion under stressful and sensitive circumstances
1/16 – 6/16
Development Intern
Staff Position — Allison Shearmur Productions Details
1/16 – 6/16
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: reading submissions, writing coverage, attending weekly meetings, pitching material to executives, online research, creative brainstorming, etc.
3/16 – 5/16
Director – Stupid
Film (Short)
3/16 – 5/16
2/16 – 2/16
Writer – Hangdog Company
Film (Short) Details
2/16 – 2/16
Winner of Short Screenplay at Cannes Screenplay Contest
1/15 – 2/16
Director – Racing the Sunrise
Film (Short) — Emerson College BFA Film Details
1/15 – 2/16
Short film. Recognition includes: Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner; Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, Winner "Best Student Director"; New York Screenplay Contest, Finalist; New York Independent Film Festival, Nominated; Big House Shorts LA Film Festival, Nominated; Artists' Alliance Short Screenplay Contest, Finalist; California Women's Film Festival, Finalist; Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition, Quarter Finalist (Spotlight Award "Best Role Written for Female Lead," Nominated); etc
7/15 – 10/15
Videographer
Staff Position — Boston GLOW Details
7/15 – 10/15
Mentored and interviewed three Girl Leaders from GLOW, a women’s empowerment group. Shot and edited promotional video, including interview footage and meetings b-roll. Worked closely with Boston GLOW founder
8/15 – 9/15
Production Designer – Ephemeral
Film (Short)
8/15 – 9/15
Orgs
Media
Recos
Education
Class of '16
Emerson College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)/Directing
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