Amy De La Cruz

Project for Northwestern University- student orientation video for their medical program. I assisted Gaffer with set up and strike of set. I was in charge of craft table and leading talent to set.

5 day shoot, consisted of basic crew support. Driving to designated locations , Picking up creww and equipment at airport, loading/unloading equipment. Setting up and striking shoot.

Complex projects shoot with Sydel Curry and Taylor Bennett. Shoot took place in the Southside of Chicago at a Shelter for homeless youth. Obtained all materials for a dish made by talent. Assisted with up close shots of meal prep b-roll. Drove crew to designated locations. Assisted with staff lunch.

Aid producers with daily tasks. Make sure guests are accommodated. Set up craft for breakfast and lunch time. Make runs.

Assisted with setting up office, arranging lunch, picking up talent from and to Hotels. On field assisted utility and assured refreshments for the crew. Worked with security on entrance/exit routes. Wrapping up consisted of collecting equipment from staff, breaking down remote trucks and assisting Operations with miscellaneous tasks.

Traveling to different locations throughout Illinois. In charge of lockdowns, assisting AD and location manager. Assuring crew is assisted in all aspects of production. In charge of announcing crew meals when ready. Making sure talent needs are met on set.

Assisted in the Chicago Casting. Alternated duties throughout the day. with the set up and break down of lights, banners, signs, Beauty Station and audition rooms. In charge of crowd control for registration. Assisted with registration, verified every contestant with casting coordinator via phone and photographed head/body shots of contestants.

Manchester City Vs Borussia Dortmund game hosted at Soldier Field. In charge of assisting Production coordinator throughout the day. Picked up and set up craft at the beginning of the day. In the evening I was in charge of Talent pick up and drop off. Talent PA throughout the broadcast of the game.

Assisted with The Voice Auditions. Directed Crowd to designated places. Checked contestant paper work and provided wrist bands for identification. Set up Check-in station.

"Jesus Walks" episode filmed in the south-side of Chicago. Drove the crew while filming, assisted camera with Batteries and Lenses. Loaded and unloaded gear. Accommodated talent, took care of craft.

Corporate Uber Freight event hosted at Soldier Field. Built interactive entertainment. Assisted with putting together a human claw machine, LED Ping Pong Tables, and a Dunk Tank in a timely manner. Monitored equipment throughout the event. Striked and loaded all equipment strategically into cargo truck.

TGCLF was a 5 day project. I picked up a U-Haul van, drove to the airport to pick up our production coordinator. He flew with all equipment so we loaded into truck and drove an hour out to the hotel. Once at the hotel all the equipment was unloaded and stored in gear room. The next day we loaded equipment and drove to location. After unloading equipment, I was in charge of picking up tables and generators for Reveal Day. I booked a portable toilet for the time being. I was also in charge of ordering lunch for the crew all 5 days. On set we organized all equipment. I completed a craft run with the budget designated to last 5 days. Everyday I was in charge of buying coffee and delivering it to set. I also assisted with camera, worked with an F800, changed lenses, broke it down and packed it. For the internal and exterior interviews the AC and I were in charge of lighting and striking equipment. On reveal day I was assigned to be talent PA for Taniya Nayak. Temperature dipped into the 30's, I assured talent stayed warm and had anything she needed during taping handy. While doing OTF I made sure talent looked presentable. On the last day I assisted with packing equipment and loading into the truck, shipped out tapes and equipment via FedEx, returned truck.

Small shoot for segment on MTV news, was in charge of craft , helping load out and be handy on set at all times .

Duties included picking up rental vans , transport crew and gear to various locations. When arriving at location I unloaded equipment and assisted with set up and strike . Responsible for craft and crew lunch. Taping included a party for a 2 year anniversary , which required multiple releases being completed at the venue . The last day drove crew to the airport, returned gear and van , checked out of the hotel . This was the last episode taped for season 4.

During the 5 day shoot I was in charge of releases, craft, finding ideal parking for the crew. loading and unloading equipment into designated area. Assist with set up of lights, furniture, camera batteries, set and reset for shots. Took field notes and assisted with story development. Made any necessary run for the crew and cast during the shoot. At the end of the shoot all equipment was returned to correct cases, I assisted with overlooking and counting that all equipment was ready to load.

During the 2 day shoot I completed necessary duties. The first day consisted of picking up craft and equipment for the team. Made any necessary runs before the actual taping. The intercontinental hotel has 42 floors, we worked out of the presidential suite and 2 other rooms, that consisted of taking 2 elevators to reach designated location. On the day of the shoot I was assigned to assist the executive producer. I was also in charge of wardrobe, such as steaming, organizing and packing it up. Receiving and organizing the lunch. I assisted crew with loading and unloading equipment as well as handling vehicles and finding a designated parking garage for the crew. Made sure all rooms were empty when we loaded out.

During the 3 day shoot I was in charge of releases, craft, finding ideal parking for the crew. loading and unloading equipment into designated area. Assist with set up of lights, furniture, camera batteries, set and reset for shots. Made any necessary run for the crew and cast during the shoot. At the end of the shoot all equipment was returned to correct cases, I assisted with overlooking and counting that all equipment was ready to load.

Assisted producers on a 2 day scout for locations correlated with a new show on Fox. Duties included picking up a rental van, driving to the airport to pick up the crew, driving them to various locations and taking care of craft as well. Tasks were accomplished in a timely matter. I was also in charge of driving the crew to the airport for their flight and returning the rented vehicle to the designated area.

This was a project for the community of Batavia highlighting safety in the downtown area. The video instructed how to properly use bicycles, trollers and how to apply rules of the road. The video also teaches how to properly place bicycles on Pace buses as well as highlighting features within Pace that residents using public transportation can find helpful. The project will be premiered locally. The camera crew broke up into 3 group .As an AC I was assigned to 2 residents who walked through downtown Batavia, I documented their walk, set up shots for continuity, as well as B roll. I used a Sony Alpha a7S II, at the end of the shoot footage was dumped. I assisted with loading gear in and out as well.

Talent Assistant for Tilman Fertitta. There was 4 locations for the shoot, I was in charge of assisting talent directly the day he was on set , I prepared him for camera, powdered him, attended to any need during taping. The days talent wasn't there I drove the producers, loaded gear in and out of location, set up/strike lights, assisted production manager with other duties.

Hired as a PA to work in Evanston. The project was affiliated with Northwester University. As a PA i was in charge of all necessary duties to ensure flow of production. I was i charge in of breakfast, craft tables, ordering individual lunches accurately for crew and actors. Going on any necessary runs. At the end of the shoot I was expected to assist crew with wrapping cables and striking equipment.

Assisted production crew with auditions, controlled traffic, handled audition records and made runs adequate for materials needed during the casting process. Worked with a wonderful crew , it was very successful .

Duties included: setting laptops along with chargers for 60+ attendees, distribute materials necessary , lift 25+ lbs , strike event , wrap all chargers as well as laptops and place them in correct cases. On the day of the event duties were: working registry and distributing name tags , direct attendees to event area, answer any questions , allowing business owners to pin their business on a google Chicago map.

Assisted producers with alternating baked goods. Directed competitors to the correct locations, assisted with a couple off/on site runs and striking the event .

Assisted an assigned producer with auditoning guests.

Assisted with runs, talent pick up and drop off , field assistance, in charge of craft table and anything else necessary to have a successful broadcast.

Complete project related work assigned/requested by Production Director or other Jack Morton staff. Assist with keeping office space neat, stocked, and ready for staff/clients to use. Assist staff/clients with internet, printing, copying, assembling script books. Interface with Hotel if cleaning or services are needed. Check on various setups if needed. Deliver/Pick-up scripts/packages for staff and clients Run any and all errands onsite/offsite to support the production, JMW staff, and clients. Support Company Manager or coordinate with Production Mgr on timing of caterers to ensure that the crew breaks occur as scheduled.

Assist production coordinator. Schedule catering for the crew. Book flights for clients. Deliver schedules, line ups, and other documents adequately. Run any necessary errands on/off site. Assist with Tidal interviews.

Assist Gaffer with equipment set up, make sure craft is ready to go (breakfast and lunch), strike shoot, and be punctual to all off site locations for taping.

Assist with building production sets, arrange lights and production equipment adequately. Pack Equipment for off site shoots. Paint stages, set up craft, assist producers. Strike events and attend off site shoots.

Plan marketing strategies, update all social media outlets, attend promotional events.