Erika Pontius

Wrote coverage for numerous scripts, specs, and reels. Trained new interns. Covered the Vice President’s desk and phones when she was out of the office.

Oversaw production of Siber. Sought out and hired pre-post-production crews. Raised $7k budget. Drafted shooting schedule in Movie Magic. Liaised with vendors and suppliers to organize cost-effective rentals. Scouted and managed locations. Oversaw transportation and accommodations for cast & crew. Ran set SAG style for our 3 SAG actors. Currently in post.

Wrote coverage for numerous scripts. Successfully sought out and identified intellectual properties for potential development. Covered the assistant’s desk and phones. Inputted call statuses onto Bento.

Oversaw production of Still Have Questions. Hired pre-post-production crews. Managed casting. Raised $7k budget. Created shooting schedule. Organized cost-effective rentals. Negotiated deals with locations. Managed and oversaw transportation and accommodations for cast & crew. Kept track of SAG rules and regulations. Raised $2k postproduction budget. Coordinated premiere. Submitted to festivals.

Worked with the company that produced award-winning films Jitensha and Persimmon. Transliterated the 90 page script from English into Romaji. On set responsibilities: tracking lines and continuity, drafting costume/prop lists for the actors, keeping track of continuity in Production Design, taking pictures for continuity, and recording notes for the Director.

Wrote Character Breakdowns to post on casting network websites (NowCasting, Breakdown Express, CAZT, LA Casting, Central Casting, etc.) Called 200+ actors for auditions. Organized audition schedule. Auditioned over 100 actors. Organized call back schedule. Dialogued with the Director to find the best fit.