Organized the schedule for casting, rehearsals, and production days; handled the crew list; helped find crew; kept the director on track; assisted in finding locations; balanced the budget of production; handled paperwork and permits.
Summary
I'm a highly organized planner who enjoys creative problem solving for film projects. No task is too big or too small for me. I also like to work with a team and bounce ideas off each other to make the best project possible.
Credits
7/16 – 12/16
Production Coordinator – The Butcher
Film (Short) Details
7/16 – 12/16
8/16 – 8/16
Assistant Director – Sorority Sistaz - Trailer
Film (Short) Details
8/16 – 8/16
As Assistant Director - ran the schedule of the set and kept everyone on track to film everything within a timely manner. Sent out nightly call sheets for cast and crew. Most of cast had never been on a set. Only had 1 day of prep before shoot.
6/15 – 5/16
Producer – Astronette
Film (Short) — Loyola Marymount University Details
6/15 – 5/16
Came up with the financing, created/managed the crowd funding campaign, set the pre-production scheduled, led the auditions, gathered crew, obtained locations, handled paperwork, created/updated the budget, kept up communication between cast and notable crew, gathered permits.
12/15 – 12/15
Production Assistant – The Fiancé
Film (Feature-length) Details
12/15 – 12/15
Assisted the First and Second AD with locking down the set, watched for cars. Organized radios and equipment Printed out sides for crew. Picked up catering and crafty
10/15 – 10/15
Second Assistant Director – Sandcastle
Film (Short) — Loyola Marymount University Details
10/15 – 10/15
Stepped in as Assistant Director at the last minute to run the set and keep everyone on schedule; kept track of shots, oversaw set up and tear down, kept director happy.
10/15 – 10/15
Script Supervisor – Sandcastle
Film (Short) — Loyola Marymount University Details
10/15 – 10/15
Took careful notes of production for post production, watched for continuity issues, insured that each shot had the proper set of labeling, fed lines to actors, helped calm director's nerves.
10/15 – 10/15
Unit Production Manager – Sandcastle
Film (Short) Details
10/15 – 10/15
Managed the set; handled crafty/catering; took care of all paperwork for insurance and release forms.
8/15 – 10/15
PreProduction Coordinator – Devotion
Film (Short) Details
8/15 – 10/15
Organized the schedule for casting, rehearsals, and production days; handled the cast/crew list; helped find crew; kept the director on track; ordered the truck and other equipment; handled paperwork and permits.
Recos
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Alexander Tyson
Steadicam Op
Andrea Speakman is a a brilliant and extremely talented director who takes great pride with her work as a director. I have had the privilege of working on set with her and she is always a pleasure to work with. She is amazing director to have on set. ...MORE...
She always had a creative, positive outlook and she's good at organizing her camera team and bringing people together. Her presentation style is open and inviting to questions, engaging, and thorough. If you have questions about the directing department on set, and want to have fun while learning, hire Andrea. I would recommend her anytime.
- Alexander was Camera Operator and Andrea was Director on Astronette
Matt Klein
Post Production Coordinator
Andrea was the assistant director of my film, The Runaway. I have also worked with her on films she has produced, and have seen her manage a university production office. I would wholeheartedly reccomend her for any job that requires organizational, ...MORE...
management or planning skills, as these things seem to come naturally to her. She is competent, patient, and intelligent, and in general is a pleasure to work with.
- Matt was Director and Andrea was Assistant Director on The Runaway
Education
Class of '16
Loyola Marymount University
MFA in Film & Television Production
Class of '10
Centenary College of Louisiana
BA in Communications
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