Lauren DeSantis

-Conducting script breakdowns: reading scripts to identify factors indicating a particular visual style -Meeting the producer and director to discuss concepts and production requirements and producing design ideas -Planning and monitoring the design budget -Sourcing appropriate materials and researching effects -Hiring and managing an art department team -Liaising with the costume designer and the director of photography, as well as the props, lighting and sound directors -Attending filming to advise on visual presentation. Checking sets during filming to make sure requirements are met and to deal with any queries.

-Conducting script breakdowns: reading scripts to identify factors indicating a particular visual style -Meeting the producer and director to discuss concepts and production requirements and producing design ideas -Planning and monitoring the design budget -Sourcing appropriate materials and researching effects -Hiring and managing an art department team -Liaising with the costume designer and the director of photography, as well as the props, lighting and sound directors -Attending filming to advise on visual presentation. Checking sets during filming to make sure requirements are met and to deal with any queries.

-Provide full administrative support to executives in a very demanding film development/production/finance company. -Directly involved in creative discussions on current and upcoming projects, including everything from low-budget festival films to major theatrical releases.

-Development intern at a new film and television Production Company and provide full administrative and creative support to principals Tim Kring, Bradley Thomas and creative development team. -Provide written coverage on feature and television script submissions and Imperative projects. -Attend weekly meetings and contribute creative input on projects currently in development. -Handle phone calls, maintain call sheets, and assist with meeting coordination, scheduling and requests from Imperative Partners. Organize and generate directors and writers lists.

-Facilitated the production designer's creative vision for all the locations and sets. -Found practical solutions to creative problems while simultaneously monitoring the budget and schedule of work. -Oversaw the construction, dressing and striking of set. -Assisted in dressing the set and provided help with any last minute changes or requests.