Abigail Best

Produced the narrative short film Spark. Managed production, post, and shooting schedules for cast and crew over an academic year. Obtained location permits, ran a successful cowdfunding campaign, and oversaw casting process and crew members before and during production.

Enabled productivity and learning through administrative tasks such as phone and email correspondence, promoting job opportunities, managing databases, scheduling office calendars, and addressing inquiries from students, staff, alumni, and employers.

Worked to organize, maintain, format, and inventory film and video equipment, including film and digital cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment.

Wrangled talent, locked-up sets, assisted in blocking key and backgroud talent, distributed call sheets, and facilitated communication between departments on set.

As the producer's assistant, I managed the producer’s schedule, set up meetings with consultants, managed phone calls, handled extensive research for pre-production and distribution of films, assisted cast and crew members on various projects, and assisted with budget planning.