Summary

Hey! I am a freelance filmmaker from the Seattle area with two years of experience on film sets and three years working in theater. I am skilled and experienced in the positions of Grip, PA, Script Supervisor and Script Consultant.

Credits

9/16 – 10/16

Grip Skin Deep

Film (Short) — Next Floor Entertainment Details
9/16 – 10/16

I will be working as a grip and a PA for the art department. I will aid with unloading equipment, set deck, set tear down and likely transportation/storage of gear.

9/16 – 9/16

Production Assistant American Treasures

Film (Feature-length) — MacGillivray Freeman Films Details
9/16 – 9/16

I was a Production Assistant on this set. We were small and mobile, so my duties were fairly extensive. I assisted in shuttling cast and crew from Tacoma to Seattle and all through the Seattle area. I assisted as a grip for one day while we filmed on an Argosy tour ship.

9/16 – 9/16

Production Assistant Dream Big

Film (Feature-length) — MacGillivray Freeman Films Details
9/16 – 9/16

I was a Production Assistant on this set. We were small and mobile, so my duties were fairly extensive. I assisted in shuttling cast and crew from Tacoma to Seattle and all through the Seattle area. I assisted as a grip for two days while we were filming from a plane at Kenmore air.

9/16 – 9/16

Grip (I also served as Gang Boss for this shoot. ) Siahna - Warrior

Music Video — Arena Records Details
9/16 – 9/16

I assisted with the set up and tear down of all scenes, at four different locations. I also aided the crew as Gang Boss, by shuttling talent, crew and equipment from scene to scene.

7/16 – 7/16

Production Assistant (I was also cast as an actor in this film) Bite Night

Film (Short) — Next Floor Entertainment Details
7/16 – 7/16

I acted in this film and I served as a head art PA. I acquired, transported and stored props, wardrobe, gear and members of the cast and crew.

6/16 – 6/16

Consultant The Reggie Watts Spatial

Comedy Central — Live/Special Event — Comedy Central Productions Details
6/16 – 6/16

I reviewed the three rough cuts of Reggie's special and provided written feedback, criticism and consultation for the final edit.

5/16 – 5/16

Production Assistant (I also worked on BTS photography for this shoot) Reconstruction (Pilot)

YouTube — Digital — Peter Castro Details
5/16 – 5/16

I assisted with the grip department at setting up and tearing down scenes. I was an assistant to the key grip and gaffer. I also helped assist the camera department, late in the shoot. I also conducted filmed interviews with the cast and crew and took photos of the behind the scenes material.

2/16 – 2/16

Key Production Assistant (I was head of the Art Department PAs) Small Moments

Film (Short) — Fresh Cup Films Details
2/16 – 2/16

I assisted with continuity checks, management, storage and transportation of props, scene decoration and set construction and prop/wardrobe decisions.

Orgs

  • All about you!
  • Fresh Cup Films
  • Next Floor Entertainment
  • Reggie Watts
  • University of Great Falls Performing Arts

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

University of Great Falls

BA in English
Class of '14

University of Great Falls

BA in Broad-field Social Science
Class of '14

University of Great Falls

BA in Secondary Education

My Gear

  • C-Stand
  • Duvetyne
  • Level
  • Arri Fresnel Lighting Kit
  • black wrap
  • Gaffer Tape
  • Measuring Tape
  • Screwdrivers
  • c wrench
  • Grip Clips
  • 6x Sandbags
  • 1x 30X36 Flag
  • 1x Arri Small Light Stand
  • 1x Beaverboard
  • 1x Desiti Fresnel 650w
  • 1x Gel Kit
  • 1x Impact Gobo Knuckle (matte Black)
  • 1x Large China Ball w/fixture
  • 1x Platypus Clamp
  • 2x 24X36 Flag
  • 2x Baby Pins
  • 2x Dimmer (1000w max cap)
  • 3x Cardellini Clamps
  • 3x Stingers
  • All Afore mentioned gear is owned by Alexander Sylvester
  • Allan Wrenches
  • Electric Tester
  • misc. c47s
  • Misc. Clamp lights and hanging fixtures/implements
  • Miscellaneous spring clamps
  • Socket wrench set

Skills

  • Writing
  • Location Scouting
  • Script Supervision
  • Hard Working
  • Heavy lifting
  • Passionate about film
  • Behind the Scenes Photography
  • Dedicated to my craft
  • Producing work
  • Reliable and ALWAYS on time
  • Script editing and consultation
  • Set Deck and tear down (theater or film)