Erica Simons

Managed daily social media for the documentary Take Me to the River. Assisted with international travel and logistics for the Bergen International Film Festival for director and two subjects in coordination with the festival's guest relations, and took production meeting notes weekly for upcoming music documentary. Assisted director with email correspondence, and professional social media pages.

PA for A&E's The Last Goodbye Pickups and Follow Up. Purchased crafty, organized lunch for crew, assisted crew, went on runs as needed. Created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for subject and talent by assisting or offering anything they might need. Liaised between crew and subjects as needed.

Production assistant for sex therapy sizzle. Assisted producer in interviews, taking field notes for the entire duration of the shoot including 6 individual interviews and 9 scenes.

Managed crafty, acted as 2ndAC, assisted with logistics/guidance for SF area as crew had traveled from LA. Ran errands (hardware store, gear van pick up, craft service) with rental car, managed time for meters/garages, prepaid bridge tolls, (un)loaded/assembled gear. Assisted Field Producer in any ways needed.

Assisted in setting up/breaking down set, researched lunch options and ordered for 25 cast and crew members, researched equipment rentals, collaborated and worked alongside San Francisco International Airport employees for shoot, maintained craft services table, attended to actor/prop needs, and worked closely alongside producer in ensuring the smooth shoot.

Received actors upon arrival of audition. Maintained and adjusted audition schedule as needed. Searched for actors within the parameters of the script needs, contacted and scheduled auditions using SF casting. Created top sheet, invoice and petty cash for day-of expenses.

Social media, research in video on demand services/self-distribution, general office work, great amounts transcription and research of subjects for upcoming documentary and documentary series.

Social media, research in video on demand services/self-distribution, general office work.

Worked closely alongside producer to aid in the smooth-running of the film. Closed set included fire-watch, maintaining craft table, aiding craft services, move/retrieve equipment, create comfortable "work and green-room type spaces while being conscientious and considerate of residents/owner. Assisted in resident interactions or complaints.