Zachary Hayes

Photojournalist. Operate camera, setting up live shots, editing news stories with Premiere Pro.

Assistant director of short film in Iowa City. Created script break down, schedule, as well as call sheets daily. Managed crew, delegating the set. Assisted with finding locations and props before production.

Set up cameras and other equipment for live broadcasts of Iowa City city council meetings and other city sponsored events. Directed shoots and operated tri-caster while communicating with camera personas via walkie. Drive Channel 4 van.

Assistant Director on short film as well as taking over for Director of Photography and camera operator in their absence. Delegated shoots.

Delegated production assistants, managed walkies, worked closely with 2nd AD to produce, print and hand out call sheets and sides, managed craft services, assisted in keeping shoot transitions smooth and quick, prepared housing for actors and crew, went on runs, made coffee, remained productive during slow shoot times.

Set up necessary effects on-set as well as working in After Effects to produce desired effects (prop gun fire, squibs, broken glass, etc.) Fixed shadows and color correction. Chroma-keying.

Assisted in the smooth production of a short film as production assistant and grip. Went on runs, transported crew and called actors to confirm call times. Assisted in setting up scenes and running sound equipment. Managed crafty.