Julius M. Sweet

San Francisco: Assisted Production Manager with admin, picked up large coffee orders and helped set up lunch while they ran production on Dolby's new conference telephone.

Fremont, Ca: Followed crew as they filmed a day in the life of a resident whom their church has sponsored. I picked up flowers and did other errands, shadowed director as he ran around a lake, I set up light, and at the end of the shoot I loaded out gear for shipment.

Oakland, Ca: On Golden State's Media Day at their practice facility I helped, in general support, build an art set in which each player was staged on to act out motivation and spirit. The video content filmed is for their introductions to be used at their home games. Not only did I move gear but I was also tasked with being the ball/sweater guy who interacted with each player professionally. After the event I assisted with tear down and load out.

San Jose, Ca. In retail stores and in the studio I supported both the Art and G&E department. As well as at other locations I set up craft, moved furniture, decorated and staged props. I was able to lift up to 50lbs and keep spaces clean and tidy.

Los Angeles, CA. I was referred into this LA production by a producer I previously worked for in the Bay Area. After a day I was promoted to Key Set and 2nd 2nd AD and assigned to the 1st AD and producers. I wrangled talent, set up crafty, assisted departments with the loading in and out of gear, production supplies, and props. I moved picture vehicles, delegated duties to fellow PAs, and echoed directing commands.

Santa Cruz, Ca. In the DRL audio suite I sat with the executive producer, both commentators, and the audio mixer during recording of voice-over commentary for the season. I took script notes and updated changes when necessary. For the on-camera shoots I took notes and assisted with teardown of set.

Sacramento, Ca. Assigned to grip. Loaded in and out gear. Set up lighting and shadowed cameraman and DP.

San Jose, Ca. Managed craft-services, errands, organized game stations and art. General support to all departments and roamed during the actual event, going from station to station and offering assistance when needed.

Berkeley, Ca. June Reshoot: Met with line producer and we cleaned up a storage and from it withdrew an art vehicle we had stored there two months prior. We then loaded out goods and transported the vehicle to Berkeley. My first task upon meeting the producer at Costco that day was to find a flat bed tow trailer - on a Saturday. After calling the same place three times over the course of 15 minutes, I finally found one. Once in Berkeley we docked the art boat and sent it out for a test run on the Bay. The following day started off with transporting a separate art car to set, locked down park trails, company moved to Treasure Island to a former prison location. Was tasked with cleaning out a jail cell and got it ready for filming. For the Modesto shoot in March I was successful in finding several art cars including one that resembled the subject of the show, Laci. (We put this car in storage in March and the line producer and I retrieved it in June). The associate producer and I went door to door across three neighborhoods, spanning across a hyperactive commuter street, to get location release forms signed. For filming days I was assigned to the 1st AD and got deployed to do anything he asked: I locked down streets, drove picture and art cars during recording, set up craft service station, moved RVs, and assisted wherever needed.

Monterey, Ca. Worked on Episodes 4 in Monterey and 5 in Walnut Creek. Assisted with gear transport, ran back and forth between filming locations and base camp to swap out battery packs and lenses. Relayed communication between chef and director during filming on dinner day.

San Francisco, Ca. Drove Japanese Toyota team from hotel to set in Japan town/downtown San Francisco. Maintained professionalism and cultural awareness. Provided general support to camera team during shoots, issued comms, did production runs, and fire watched gear.

Monterey, Ca. Checked out rental cars and staged them for the hosts and crew at their airport. Managed craft services and meal orders, ran errands, drove crew location to location, gear fire watch and unload. I also drove follow car from San Francisco into Monterey, chasing the picture car during filming.

Oakland, Ca. Assigned to grip and camera, wrangling pelican cases. With gear I set up C-stands, light panels, power supplies, and managed walkies. Assisted with the set up of studio and routinely drove gear van to each location.

Monterey, Ca. Picked up rental vehicle from Central Valley and then the Director of Photography from the San Jose Airport. I transported him and his gear to Monterey where he checked in hotel, joined the rest of the small 15-man production team, and later scouted location. On Day 2 of 3 I scrubbed CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz's golf platform and shopped for craft services. On Day 3 of 3 I operated slate and assisted Jib Operator with the scene by scene movement of the Jib. I also paved paper paths in Jim Nantz's home and guest house.

Palo Alto, Ca. The winner of a 2016 LA Film Festival award. Signed in and out talent; locked down streets; and delegated duties for production assistants. Was the right arm for the 1st AD in all matters small and big, doing anything she asked. I shuttled directors and producers; wrangled talent; and assisted line producer with call sheets, updating them when needed and issued walkies. We maintained safety, the production schedule, and kept on time. I assisted with grip and camera gear and was used to keep safety protocols in tact and ensure communication between PAs and producers flowed smoothly.

Vallejo, Ca. Point of contact between battle teams, production team, and crew. Data transfer and airport pickups. I also ran for meals and gear rentals.

Santa Clara, Ca. For Super Bowl week at the SAP center I was in and out of the Shark Tank running errands and sending messages to the appropriate parties within the high security establishment. During production week at Levi's Stadium I ensured that on-air talent got everything they needed in between breaks in their schedules; I utilized stadium golf carts in and around stadium to shuttle talent, crew, and equipment; assisted grip, camera, and stage crews in blocking, building, and getting the venue ready for air; I made frequent trips to eateries and retail stores to keep the CBS compound stocked on supplies and amenities; and was specially tasked to supervise and stage the Vince Lombardi trophy for shoots. I made myself readily available for any task needed even if it was to provide a general support presence within security tight locations such as team quarters and locker rooms.

Oakland, Ca. I shadowed and supported CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson for the duration of the game. I did her lighting during sideline and post game interviews.

San Francisco, Ca. Supervised and staged the NFL's Vince Lombardi trophy and drove it and production team to and from locations within San Francisco. Assisted Jib operator in movement of equipment and provided general support as a runner when out on the piers. Was featured in the San Jose Mercury for NFL trophy assignment.

Santa Clara, Ca. Set up administration office and was acting liaison between stadium departments and our production teams. Ran for production frequently getting meals, gear and vehicle rentals, and office and craft service supplies. For game day I was used for general support for any need or problem that arose.

San Jose, Ca. Stationed in the Shark's locker room and was the point of contact between producers and the team. Did airport and rental drop offs. Loaded and unloaded gear and shadowed director.

San Jose, Ca. Drove picture car during filmed interviews and location movements. I did production runs, assisted field team with location scouting, admin, and assisted craft-services. I also drove Greg Grunberg to dinner and to his hotel.

San Jose, Ca. Was the only production assistant presence on set. I held production lamp for field producer when filming talent's fixes. I did production runs for props, meals, and gear rentals. I coordinated with talent's family on intervention and helped stage the intervention. I was dutiful in being a location scout and escort for talent.

Santa Clara, Ca. Airport pickups and production runs daily. Supplied craft services, organized office supplies, and equipment. Messenger for production team to coordinate with stadium departments. Rental vehicle pick up.

San Jose, Ca. Assisted the Art Director in dressing up the location. Redecorated house, climbed ladders to hang fabrics, and did vehicle placement. Washed models' feet before stepping into studio.

Fremont, Ca. Low budget film: I carpooled production team and talent to locations. Talent wrangled; unloaded art supplies and props; provided personal vehicle to be used as picture car; and assisted camera crew with setting up equipment. Assisted in Art hanging picture frames, plants, and other household items. Cleaned set and ran for meals frequently.