Alex Mena

Line producer on a shoot comparing various components of Toyota vehicles vs. other manufacturers.

Line producer for a shoot involving the 2019 Toyota Tundra line of trucks. Hired crew and negotiated rates with vendors.

Line producer for a shoot involving the Toyota Highlander line of trucks. Hired crews and negotiated rates with local vendors.

I produced the roll out and reveal for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The long form video is designed for recent buyers and potential buyers of the truck. We employed location and studio shooting.

I produced the roll out and reveal for the 2019 Toyota Corolla. The long form video is designed for buyers and potential buyers of the car. Location and studio shooting.

I am working as a freelance consultant for my client. Planning the 2018 concert and also working on the promotional materials and videos which will be used to raise funding and awareness for our project.

I produced and directed a recruitment video for my client. Selling the virtues of membership in the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.

I was hired to produce a live 3 hour concert which was held on May 5, 2017 at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX. I hired the production crew, oversaw the load in and load out, negotiated contracts and oversaw the technical aspects as well. The show was taped for later viewing and I hired the production crew for that as well.

I wrote, produced and directed a 4 minute marketing video. The video was used as a sales pitch to raise funding and awareness for my non-profit client; US-Mexico Cultural & Educational Foundation.

I produced a live concert called Together in Harmony. Featuring the music of the band, Nova Pangea.

I produced a live 3 hour concert with 2 major, legendary Mariachi bands from Mexico performing with the 65 piece Irving Symphony Orchestra.

I was responsible for hiring festival staff, overseeing the budget and dealing with outside vendors. The entire festival was my responsibility. This was my 3rd year in this role for LSFS. An enjoyable experience.

I served for the 3rd consecutive year as Director of Operations for the 2014 Lone Star Film Festival. I negotiated contracts with vendors and contractors. Hired festival staff and negotiated rates. Worked with theater personnel in all technical aspects of the film screenings. Oversaw all awards ceremonies and galas.

I served as UPM/Line Producer for the independent film, The Last Possession. Was responsible for overseeing the budget, making recommendations, talking and dealing with vendors and hiring crew. I reviewed dailies and worked with the assistant directors to create a good working environment and efficient job flow as well.

I served as lighting technician for the show when it played in Dallas for 4 days. I recommended several other colleagues for work and served as the spokesman for the group in rate negotiations.

I coordinated all vendor deals for the festival. Secured venues, Gala Awards Dinner production staff. I was responsible for hiring and managing 20 festival staffers. Worked with year round, full time staff to ensure a successful film festival. Festival ran from Nov 7-10, 2013.

I was responsible for running the Dallas Int'l Film Festival. Hiring 40+ festival staff, securing vendors, scouting locations & sites. Negotiating contracts.

I served as Director of Operations for the 2012 Lone Star Film Festival in Fort Worth, TX. Responsible for hiring 20 + festival staff. Negotiating contracts, securing locations and vendors.

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