Val Blakely

Scout and footwork to find a mansion, house and hospital.

1 day shoot helping out DP with light setup and talent.

1 day shoot as a PA swing helping out with production, grip, camera, and set with AD.

various days as needed

Set, Art, Production, G&E PA

Grip and electric swing work including set up of spider dolly and dolly gripping.

G&E for short film in coordination with Glix Studios and NYFA.

Grip and electric swing

PA: Office - Set - Truck - Camera; G&E work; pick up grip equipment via 14' truck - set up various tables, tents and chairs for holding - unload, load trucks, organize equipment in equipment room - communicate / implement cast and set needs from 1st/2nd AD.

Worked 4 days on an NYFA Thesis short film project called Memento Mori as Key Grip and Electric swing. Director: Michael McGregor DP: Gonzalo Digenio

Grip and electric swing for 11-day feature film shoot called "Hot" starring Zachary Knighton and Steven Strait. Work included building a 12 and 8 by green screen, various lighting and grip equipment set and wrap, and three types of dolly set up including circular and rails. Director: Victor Warren DP: Howard Wexler

Worked two days as grip and electric swing including dolly set up and operation, lighting set and wrap, and other duties from DP. Director: John Charter DP: Quinn Feldman

Worked four days on an NYFA Thesis short film project called Dear America as grip and electric swing. Director: Sam Maher DP: Heidi Zimmerman

Production Assistant for first two days; 2nd AC for third day; remainder feature film, I was Grip and Electric. Assist in all aspects of production by helping DP, AC, Grip, Gaffer, Cast, and Craft Services toward a successful project. Director: Barry Pollack DP: Stefan Silvers

Production Assistant for first two days; 2nd AC for third day; remainder feature film, I was Grip and Electric. Assist in all aspects of production by helping DP, AC, Grip, Gaffer, Cast, and Craft Services toward a successful project. - Director: Barry Pollack DP: Stefan Silvers

Worked as production assistant under grip and electric for setting up lights, holding bounce boards, set up and maneuver grip flags preventing spills and to shape light. Unload and load equipment. -Director: Preston Purchase DP: Phil Jackson

Assisted for one day in helping the Gaffer, Grip, DP, 1st/2nd AC, and craft services in all aspects of production toward a completed and successful project. Director: Frank Door Producer: Kate Morgan

Assisted crews on a two-day event with various tasks for Season 13 reality TV show auditions; registered contestants, organized equipment, setup and take down of flags and equipment, organized production office, and ran errands, and assisted jib Camera Operator.

One day shoot -- Video and photography production Key Accomplishments: • Photographed and videoed models, runway events and behind the scenes. • Covered three production events: Pawject Runway, Project Brittania Arms, and Meetup “Casting” Trunk Show. • Prepared photographs and videos for client to archive or for commercial use.

One day shoot -- Video and photography production Key Accomplishments: • Photographed and videoed models, runway events and behind the scenes. • Covered three production events: Pawject Runway, Project Brittania Arms, and Meetup “Casting” Trunk Show. • Prepared photographs and videos for client to archive or for commercial use.

One day shoot -- Video and photography production Key Accomplishments: • Photographed and videoed models, runway events and behind the scenes. • Covered three production events: Pawject Runway, Project Brittania Arms, and Meetup “Casting” Trunk Show. • Prepared photographs and videos for client to archive or for commercial use.

One day - Yahoo! On the Road event assistance • Assisted with tickets distribution and event setup/takedown prior to employees loading buses to San Francisco

Assisted crew on a one-day shoot with various tasks for a Hewlett Packard employee webseries. Key Accomplishments: • Loading and unloading equipment. • Set decorating under the direction of the Production Designer. • Second Assistant Camera with the task of clapper and tracking scene numbers.

Assisted crew on a one-day shoot with various tasks for a Hewlett Packard employee webseries. -Loading and unloading equipment. -Set decorating under the direction of the Production Designer. -Second Assistant Camera with the task of clapper and tracking scene numbers. Director: Tony Dolan

Wrote, directed and produced the digital short film “Flapjack” 2012 winner of the Golden Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival, Best Comedy Award at the Third World Independent Film Festival, the Northern Lights Emerging Talents Award at the Alaska International Film Awards and Honorable Mention, LA Movie Awards.

Directed a short kickstarter fundraiser video for an Academy of Art University MPT student's short film, "Hope". Worked with editor to come video with quick delivery.

Wrote a 12-minute short film screenplay for an Academy of Art University MPT student's thesis project. Collaborated with the student and provided a quality script with an humorous, engaging story.

Directed a six-episode web series for a student project not part of school curriculum. Trailer: http://vimeo.com/32189793

Directed and videoed a 9-minute educational video for the City of Fremont that highlighted the Stivers Lagoon Field Trip program; Edited video using Final Cut Pro; Provided completed video for media, education and advertising the program.