Summary

Michael, a Second Second Assistant Director, based in New York, has 1 Second Second Assistant Director credit and 2 Production Assistant credits, and has been a member since 2014.

Credits

6/17 – 7/17

Second Second Assistant Director #Wargames

Still in Post — Digital Details
6/17 – 7/17

Duties included keeping Production Assistants on task by delegating daily tasks, maintaining open communication with department heads, and supporting the first Assistant Director in all areas. Individually and as a crew it was necessary to adapt daily to new alternative media and shooting methods.

10/16 – 11/16

Production Assistant (1st Team) The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Film (Feature-length) — Beachside Films Details
10/16 – 11/16

Worked closely with HMU/Wardrobe and Cast to ensure everybody's needs were being met.

8/16 – 9/16

Production Assistant (1st Team) Thanksgiving

Internet — TV — Outer Borough Pictures Details
8/16 – 9/16

Coordinated between the 1st AD, talent, and HMU/Wardrobe to ensure everyone's needs are met. Worked with an ensemble cast of comedians including Chris Elliott and Amy Sedaris.

9/15 – 10/15

First Assistant Director I'd Kill For You (Season 3)

Investigation Discovery — TV — Peacock Productions Details
9/15 – 10/15

Promoted to 1st AD half way through production. Worked closely with the Director and Producers to create the weekly schedule and tackled any unforeseen changes to the schedule on the day. Also acted as Second Unit Director at least one day a week.

8/14 – 10/14

Assistant Director

Staff Position — Glass Eye Pix Details
8/14 – 10/14

Prepared schedule, worked closely with all department heads to ensure the shooting schedule was met.

6/14 – 8/14

Assistant Director

Staff Position — Sharp Entertainment Details
6/14 – 8/14

Worked closely with Director and producers to make sure the schedule was met. Scheduled and oversaw a variety of segments including cooking demonstrations, hidden camera, man on the street, etc.

7/13 – 6/14

Second Assistant Director

Staff Position — Sharp Entertainment Details
7/13 – 6/14

Worked closely with cast, HMU, and wardrobe to make sure 1st team was ready to go to set when called. Prepared episode breakdowns, schedules, and daily call sheets. Handled all SAG actor paperwork.

6/13 – 7/13

Key Grip (Gaffer Swing) All Relative

Film (Feature-length) — Shoot First Entertainment Details
6/13 – 7/13

Due to small crew I was not only Key Grip/Gaffer swing, but I acted as Assistant Camera as well. Worked closely with Director of Photography and Gaffer in setting up lighting. Became familiar with a wide variety of lighting and grip equipment.

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Education

Class of '12

Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor's degree/Film and Television
Class of '08

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Windows
  • Movie Magic Budgeting
  • Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Avid DS Nitris
  • Celtx
  • Screenwriter
  • EP Scheduling
  • Mac OS X
  • Character Concept