Mary Castellanos

Assistant to George Valencia and Judy Reyes (Scrubs, Devious Maids) on their animated series "La Golda". I read scripts and provided coverage, arranged receipts, created expense reports, organized voice over clips and files, managed contracts, researched possible funding alternatives, reconciled petty cash and organized their busy working schedules.

Submitted actor breakdowns • Updated client list • Read scripts and wrote coverage, log lines and pitches • Compiled actor materials• Edited and provided notes on audition videos and reels • Mailed materials, scheduled meetings, updated calendars, organized binders, answered phones • Completed light filing, copies and runs.

Greeted, informed and escorted festival goers to red carpet and screens • Operated will-call and check-in table scanning tickets and processing payment • Sold memberships and processed registrations • Updated guest list on Eventbrite • Distributed credentials to VIP, Press and Members • Answered heavy phones, made copies and placed orders for office materials.

Assisted on set up and break down of red carpet and reception area for premiere screening of documentary Why We Ride • Checked guest into the event • Organized appearance of venues • Carried equipment to and from truck • Went on runs • Distibuted programs, lunch and gift bags to guest.

Developed and wrote a fifteen page short film script,gathered talent and secured locations, organized shooting schedule and expense reports under a limited budget and deadline, planned shot lists, sketched storyboards and directed a crew of six. Edited short film.

Assisted in training and troubleshooting a variety of editing software such as Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X and 7 and Adobe Premiere. Edited training videos on how to use equipment. Compiled documents to create editing training manuals.Tracked incoming and outgoing videography equipment.

Developed show concept for the six episode web series Dead Letters. Completed log lines, treatments, character profiles, beat sheets and script coverage. Collaborated in the development of promos. Edited series finale. Assisted on set with lighting, props, and costumes. Winner: 2013 Telly Award for Outstanding Performance in and Online Program

Revised and organized media advisories and press releases for future coverage. Scheduled interviews for guest appearing on show. Assisted producer in developing shows rundowns. Helped crew on set with equipment, keeping them on schedule and going on runs. Transcribed interviews and completed voice-overs. Research, answered phone, updated calendar. Edited content.