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Summary

In any phase of production, I always work to tell the story. Working under pressure, problem-solving, & strong communication help me complete projects on time and within budget. As a writer/editor I can provide support throughout production. jesslazar.com

Credits

10/18 – 10/19

Producer Queen's Table

Sizzle Reel — TV — VideoOut Entertainment Details
10/18 – 10/19

Responsible for producing the storyline. Hired cast/crew, managed equipment, created call sheets. Liaison for communication between pre-production and production needs.

10/17 – 10/18

Producer

Staff Position — Group Nine Media Details
10/17 – 10/18

• Wrote, produced, shot, directed, and edited video content for Supercall’s platforms // • Built and launched Supercall’s YouTube channel // • Worked with marketing and social teams to increase brand awareness as well as engagement // • Collaborated with in house illustrator to create brand designs // • Secured locations/releases, hired, and paid video freelancers

7/16 – 3/17

Associate Producer The Prodigal Mother

Film (Short) — Dennis Rainaldi Productions Details
7/16 – 3/17

Organized/maintained the shoot schedule amongst cast and crew

1/17 – 1/17

Director Just Say No

Film (Short)
1/17 – 1/17
4/15 – 5/15

Director Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds - Sugar

Music Video Details
4/15 – 5/15

Collaborated with producers. Conceptualized and story boarded video. Directed set.

12/14 – 2/15

Director G train

YouTube — Digital — Bric-A-Brac Productions Details
12/14 – 2/15

Edited script with the writer. Cast and directed actors. Final edit approval.

6/14 – 8/14

Director Good is the Enemy of Great

Funny or Die — Digital — Bric-A-Brac Productions
6/14 – 8/14
1/11 – 3/12

Casting Assistant (Office Assistant) The Mentor Project

Live/Special Event — Cherry Lane Theatre Details
1/11 – 3/12

Sorted mailings and headshots, organized auditions, filing, phone calls

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

New York Film Academy

Filmmaking Certification
Class of '06

Ithaca College

B.A.

Skills

  • Directing
  • Film
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Casting
  • Theatre
  • Teaching
  • Management
  • Performing Arts
  • Stage
  • Stage Management
  • multi tasking
  • Set Dressing
  • Bartending
  • Dramaturgy