Summary

A creative self-starter with a desire to create compelling, topical content for film and television. Utilizing my varied experiences, I have donned many hats, from writer to art dept to production manager to create independent shorts and commercials.

Credits

3/14 – 6/15

Production Coordinator (Studio Manager)

Staff Position — Mark Laita Photography Details
3/14 – 6/15

• Studio mgmt, A/P & A/R, bank statement reconciliation, year-end tax reports • Estimates jobs with multi-city commercial reps • Negotiate rates; schedule crew; facilitate equipment rentals • Organize casting/booking of talent • Facilitate communication of prop/food/wardrobe needs b/w photographer, art director & stylists • Host attendees, organize catering, maintain shoot schedule

6/13 – 4/15

Co-Producer (Co-Creator) Selling Religion

Internet — TV Details
6/13 – 4/15

• Conceived story and co-wrote script • Secured crew, cast, locations and camera/grip/audio equipment on low budget • Created tight production schedule and distributed with shooting scripts to cast/crew • Delegated onset responsibilities to team as necessary • Supervised post-production • Managed festival submissions

6/12 – 6/12

Production Assistant (On-camera Craft Assistant) Craft Wars (Season 1)

TLC — TV Details
6/12 – 6/12

• Assisted contestants in physical construction of craft designs on the Tori Spelling helmed competition show

2/12 – 3/12

Set Decorator (Prop Stylist) “Pill Smiles” and “Never Happened”

Film (Short) — Future Line Entertainment Details
2/12 – 3/12

• Set dec and prop stylist for two Jaguar funded short films shot on location in Palm Springs, CA for Creative Director Will Burke

12/11 – 12/11

Producer (Art Department, Casting) Poptent

Triaminic — Advertising Details
12/11 – 12/11

• Conceived commercial concept per brand specs and engaged best director/shooter • Acquired talent, location and necessary props • Worked with director to write copy, shoot video, record VO & submit broadcast-ready spot

1/11 – 1/11

Producer Poptent

Pizza Hut — Advertising Details
1/11 – 1/11

• Collaborated with director on specific concept and script • Procured cast and camera/audio/grip equipment • Provided meals and craft service for cast/crew

1/11 – 1/11

Co-Producer Poptent

Cholula Hot Sauce — Advertising Details
1/11 – 1/11

• Approached best writer for the project per the tone and specifications of brand's desired commercial campaign • Assembled additional team members and provided on-set support

8/10 – 9/10

Producer (Art Department, Prop Stylist) Exit Interview

Film (Short) — Dangerous Images Details
8/10 – 9/10

• Brought project to writer/director and supported through script development • Utilized ingenuity to craft miscellaneous prop art and set dec per limited budget • Managed production schedule with guerrilla style shooting and overnights

Orgs

  • SAG-AFTRA

Recos

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Education

Class of '04

Howard Fine Acting Studio

/Acting
Class of '02

HB Studio

/Acting

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Video Production
  • Commercials
  • Film Production
  • Video
  • Casting
  • Screenwriting
  • Scripting
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Acting
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Office Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Quicken
  • Presentation design