Summary

Kat Michels is a two-time Telly and Regional Emmy award-winning documentarian with a strong background in production coordination, producing, stunt work and writing. She also has 5+ years experience as an executive assistant.

Credits

9/12 – 12/13

Producer (Writer ) Manufactured Love

Film (Feature-length) — A House Productions Details
9/12 – 12/13

*Wrote the script for a stop-motion animated short *Procured funds through Kickstarter *Budgeting and expense tracking *Scheduling of the shoot *Prepared contracts for all crew

9/09 – 2/10

Associate Producer (Writer, Co-Editor) Colorado Ballet

PBS — AIC Details
9/09 – 2/10

* Researched and wrote the narrative for a short form documentary. * Coordinated with client to ensure proper message was being depicted * Managed workflow of crew during production * Performed quality control checks on all footage * Edited and produced final with co-editor ***Regional Emmy Award winning piece*** ***Bronze Telly Award winning piece***

10/09 – 1/10

Producer Think Pink Revue

Live/Special Event — In Heels Productions Details
10/09 – 1/10

*Coordinated with client for filming, editing and delivery of DVD’s for a breast cancer awareness show fundraiser. *Designed DVD and case

9/09 – 9/09

Second Assistant Director A Beer Tale

Film (Feature-length) — World's Fair Pictures Details
9/09 – 9/09

*Managed talent on site, 40 contracted actors *Handled signing of contracts *SAG time sheets *Prepared daily sides for actors *Prepared and disseminated more than 50 daily call sheets *Created production reports for production team *Filled in on set whenever 1st AD was absent

10/08 – 12/08

Writer (Production Assistant) Colorado's Home

PBS — AIC Details
10/08 – 12/08

*Researched and wrote narrative for a short-form documentary *Coordinated with producer and client to ensure correct message and tone was established. *Assisted on set as needed *Helped with talent on set ***Regional Emmy Award winning piece*** ***Silver Telly Award winning piece***

5/04 – 6/07

Associate Producer The Vessel

Film (Feature-length) — Wednesday Productions Details
5/04 – 6/07

*Scheduled and coordinated all shoots of an independent feature film *On set management of up to 80 actors and crew *Transportation coordination *Prepared all contracts *Handled wardrobe, craft services, set procurement and aided in set dressing *Expense tracking *Office management *Post-production duties included editing, foley work and trip scheduling *Stunt coordinator

6/04 – 8/04

Line Producer (Stunt Coordinator) Modern Bohemia

Film (Feature-length) — Boomer Hildegard Productions Details
6/04 – 8/04

*Scheduled and coordinated all shoots of an independent feature film *On set management of up to 55 actors and crew *Prepared all contracts *Transportation coordination *Call sheets *Expense tracking *Handled all snafus that arose during shooting *Stunt Coordinator

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Education

Class of '10

Art Institute of Colorado

AAS - Video Production
Class of '04

University of Colorado

BFA - Theatre