Summary

HI! My name is Bilal, advocate for the power of story and friend to those who want to tell their stories.

Credits

1/16 – 4/16

First Assistant Director Java

Film (Short) — G6 Pictures Details
1/16 – 4/16

Controls crew operations on a set: while the director focuses on creative tasks, the assistant director keeps the crew on task. Responsible for assembling the shooting schedule and keeping crew operations under control.

5/15 – 5/15

First Assistant Camera American Idol (Season 14)

Fox — TV — 19 Entertainment Details
5/15 – 5/15

Assisted with filming contestant Rayvon Owen during his Hometown segment in Richmond, Virginia. Responsible for swapping tapes and batteries in camera; also responsible for transporting camera crew and equipment.

8/14 – 9/14

Assistant Director Vampires in Virginia

Film (Feature-length) — INTEGfilms LLC Details
8/14 – 9/14

Assisted with the production of an independent thriller/horror film. •Controlled operations on ­set; kept the crew on task and on schedule

7/14 – 7/14

Production Assistant American Idol (Season 14)

Fox — TV — American Idol Productions, Inc. Details
7/14 – 7/14

Assisted with running auditions Richmond, Virginia. •Assembled outdoor audition area •Obtained B­‐roll contestant footage

7/13 – 8/13

Set Production Assistant (Set & Office Intern, Runner) Just Before I Go

Film (Feature-length) — Coco, LLC Details
7/13 – 8/13

Assisted with various tasks both on set and at the production office. Tasks included: •Ensuring optimal cast & crew satisfaction •Locking down locations during shooting •Heavy lifting •Making copies •Contacting talent agencies for information •Delivering/returning rental equipment •Transporting actors to/from set •Arranging travel for actors

3/13 – 5/13

Director (Also Editor (Short Film)) Hell's Habits

Film (Feature-length) — Warlords Productions (Emerson College) Details
3/13 – 5/13

Worked with cast and crew to produce a short film for Warlords Productions. Responsibilities included: •Working individually with actors to prepare them for their performances in the film •Maintaining contact with cast and crew members •Collaborating with the screenwriter to ensure that our vision was brought to life

10/12 – 11/12

Director (Also Editor (Short Film)) Like A Hipster Out Of Hell

Film (Feature-length) — Warlords Productions (Emerson College) Details
10/12 – 11/12

Worked with cast and crew to produce a short film for Warlords Productions. Responsibilities included: •Working individually with actors to prepare them for their performances in the film •Maintaining contact with cast and crew members •Collaborating with the screenwriter to ensure that our vision was brought to life

7/12 – 8/12

Assistant Camera (AC) (Panasonic HMC-150) Undermind

Film (Feature-length) — Six Shooter Productions Details
7/12 – 8/12

Assisted with camera operations. Responsibilities included: •Camera operation •Boom pole operation •Improvising creative camera movements when necessary

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Education

Class of '13

Emerson College

BA Visual Media Arts - Film Production