Julia Dillard

Managed a budget of several thousand dollars. Secured financing with grants and through pitching competitions, such as the WALLY! Oversaw story development and script revisal, and had final approval on finished scripts. Cast SAG actors. Managed the building of a wet set in studio. Obtained insurance for rented equipment, locations, and liability.

Oversaw a team of six other interns in soliciting films for the festival and was the primary contact for filmmakers for our most significant premiers, including Marshall and Dismissed. I oversaw many Q&As for our films, one in which Rian Johnson was the moderator while continuing my duties as Film Office Manager. I also stepped into the role of show coordinator during the festival; I organized the show aspects of our two galas, including Variety Night of the Stars and the filmmaker awards. The festival honored me as their most adaptable intern; at times I filled in for the festival producer.

Selected by faculty to serve as the producer on the annual Jury Project. Managed a budget of $15,000. Oversaw story development and script revisal, and had final approval on finished scripts. Cast actors. Hired all crew, replaced 1st Assistant AD when proved unprofessional. Managed the building of a set, location scouted an exterior location and negotiated use with private owners. Obtained insurance for equipment, locations, and liability. Oversaw postproduction.

Managed a budget of $20,000. Secured financing with grants (including the Kathleen Kennedy Grant) and with crowdfunding. Oversaw story development and script revisal, and had final approval on finished scripts. Cast SAG actors. Hired all crew. Managed the building of two sets, location scouted an exterior location and negotiated use with private owners. Obtained insurance for equipment, locations, and liability.

Managed a budget of several thousand dollars. Oversaw story development and script revisal, and had final approval on finished scripts. Cast actors. Hired all crew, replaced 1st Assistant AD when proved unprofessional. Managed the building of a set, location scouted an exterior location and negotiated use with private owners. Obtained insurance for equipment, locations, and liability. Oversaw postproduction.