Lara Thomas Ducey

Create master breakdown, lined script, facing pages (each scene - action, camera roll, sound roll, time, takes, notes, etc.), daily log for producers, director, 1st AD, keep track of wild tracks/shots, communicate between departments to maintain continuity. Then completed a show binder to deliver to the editor for their purposes.

Manage and facilitate the daily operations for the film production company. Phone calls, emails, data entry, spreadsheets, finances, filing, post office, data transfer, data cataloguing, etc. My responsibilities continue throughout the entirety of any given project from pre-production, production, on thru post-production. I have also assisted in screenings, which requires coordinating attendees, locations, and press.

Oversee every facet of production of a forthcoming criminal and social justice documentary. Hands-on with research, development, scheduling locations and interviews, filming, post-production and distribution. Multiple film festivals including Audience Choice Award Winner for Atlanta Docufest.

Create call sheet, communicate between production and department heads during preproduction, on-set assistance to the 1st AD, communicate between talent + department heads and production on-set, keep notes for production report, etc.

Create master breakdown, lined script, facing pages (each scene - action, camera roll, sound roll, time, takes, notes, etc.), daily log for producers, director, 1st AD, keep track of wild tracks/shots, communicate between departments to maintain continuity. Then completed a show binder to deliver to the editor for their purposes.

Pre-production: breakdown script to determine shooting order, create call sheets, communicate with crew On-set: be liaison between director and crew, invite cast members to set, facilitate health & safety, maintain SAG rules, meal periods, etc., assist in getting paper work signed, keep set running smoothly so the production runs on time and on budget

Create master breakdown, lined script, facing pages (each scene - action, camera roll, sound roll, time, takes, notes, etc.), daily log for producers, director, 1st AD, keep track of wild tracks/shots, communicate between departments to maintain continuity. Then completed a show binder to deliver to the editor for their purposes.

Pre-production: breakdown script to determine shooting order, create call sheets, communicate with crew On-set: be liaison between director and crew, invite cast members to set, facilitate health & safety, maintain SAG rules, meal periods, etc., assist in getting paper work signed, keep set running smoothly so the production runs on time and on budget

Pre-production: breakdown script to determine shooting order, create call sheets, communicate with crew On-set: be liaison between director and crew, invite cast members to set, facilitate health & safety, maintain SAG rules, meal periods, etc., assist in getting paper work signed, keep set running smoothly so the production runs on time and on budget

Preproduction: Establish storyboard - shot by shot | Determine filming schedule (based upon budget, cast availability, script coverage) | Create call sheets |Act as a liaison between all departments and the Director On Set: Maintain locations, props and equipment | Assure health and safety of cast & crew | Make sure cast & crew are on standby and ready for each shot |Keep time to make sure the day runs smoothly and all shots were achieved | Announce directions as needed | Assist Director in any way necessary

Stepped in when First AD on set became ill and could not finish the shoot. On Set: Maintain locations, props and equipment | Assure health and safety of cast & crew | Make sure cast & crew are on standby and ready for each shot | Keep time to make sure the day runs smoothly and all shots were achieved | Announce directions as needed | Assist Director in any way necessary

Create master breakdown, lined script, facing pages (each scene - action, camera roll, sound roll, time, takes, notes, etc.), daily log for producers, director, 1st AD, keep track of wild tracks/shots, communicate between departments to maintain continuity. Then completed a show binder to deliver to the editor for their purposes.

Maintained information on a digital platform about timing, scenes, takes, timing, notes on sound and additional observations.

Worked with camera, lighting, sound, wardrobe, and make-up to maintain continuity. Prepare log for post-production including notation on pages covered, lens used, eyeline and which takes are preferred by director. Kept time for each set-up and reported back to production team to assure full coverage of script.

Organized scripts and delegated tasks to production team while on set.

Planned and organized production schedules. Liason between production and talent. Secured locations and monitored budget. Reported back to executive producer.

Sketch writer - several scripts for short comedic videos (2 - 3 minutes long).

Designed and created new props while maintaining a large existing prop house for all stage productions produced through the University of Kansas Theatre Department.