Christa Jo Howell

Acquired props and distributed them accordingly to actors. Maintained an organized work station and provided multiple prop options for the director's choosing. Went on runs to procure offhand items. Responsible for creating faux alcoholic drinks. Worked closely with the art director and set designer to assist in set dressing at every location. Cleaned and striked every set. Returned props back to prop houses in a timely manner.

Worked at Pinewood Studios as an art PA for preproduction to help construct twenty pod sets for a high-tier dating reality show. Assisted with scenic painters to create faux wood flats, helped with additional staining for plywood flats, went around set to repair construction cracks and gaps with caulk, washed brushes and trays, and organized the utility section. I was called back for shooting days where I ensured that contestant lounges and pod sets were properly cleaned and dressed. During speed dating rounds I remained on set to rapidly redress pods to maintain continuity.

Worked under the key PA to shoot B-roll footage with lead actress's double around Emery University. Escorted double, assisted with lockdowns in high traffic areas, aided with background, and catered to any request asked of the production team.

Helped with set decorating and overall cleanliness of scenes. Also had the opportunity to assist in the prop making process. Used power tools to dull down sharp objects and applied staining and distressing effects to age items. Made a realistic looking iron crown out of construction paper and Rub 'n Buff that was featured on a main character. Also worked with the set designer during preproduction to construct five pyramids out of plywood that ranged in height from five to eight feet, then did some scenic painting in a stone effect.

Worked on set at The Wren's Nest for a southern gothic music video shoot. Went on runs with the producer to get last minute wardrobe pieces and aided in the breakdown after wrap for all departments while being respectful of the historic location.

Worked with the director as one of the set designers to execute his vision of paying homage to Eddie Murphy's "Coming to America" by integrating Zamunda's lavish royal digs and parodying the Soul Glo commercial, all with keeping a modest budget in mind. Also conversed in detail with the director of photography to align plans regarding the venue space and lighting. Spent days in preproduction brainstorming, exploring local prop houses for the right decor, making pipe and drape orders, constructing plywood flats and creating a DIY throne room backdrop, and customizing thrift finds with gold spray paint. On the day of the shoot I helped and supervised with the set dressing crew to ensure our design was implemented correctly, as well as delegated responsibilities to art PAs. Assisted in the striking of sets and returned all prop orders.

Worked with the 1st AD and producer to accomplish a variety of tasks as well as managed production assistants. Assisted with impromptu set decorating, lockdowns, cleanups, wrangling extras for a club scene, and fast errand runs for specific items. Was in charge of crafty, taking lunch orders from crew and cast, and picking it up in a timely manner.

Created storyboards for a horror spoof trailer depicting a ventriloquist doll that comes to life and kills his victims with bad music that comes from his headphones.