Rachel Michelle Fernandes

Wrapping casting for Season 1 and casting Season 2. Extensive Skype sessions and coordinating details with potential talent, overseeing completion of casting pods with post production, media managing, writing one sheets and pitch documents for network.

Responsible for extensive research and outreach with fast turnaround; conducting casting sessions in person and via Skype; editing cutdowns on AVID; writing one sheets and putting together presentations for EPs and networks

Responsibilities included: Working closely with the director on creative details; managing all production logistics—locations, releases, overseeing crew, travel, and meals; second unit directing

Directing B and C cameras and on-the-fly interviews; working with Executive Producers and Producers on creative content; coordinating with talent through the casting process to completion of episodes; gathering releases for appearances, materials, and locations; reviewing cuts and providing notes for post-production; and completing deliverables for the network.

Responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of production—casting, locations, crewing up, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and other logistics—from inception to delivery to the distributor (Factory 25) for a Summer 2014 release.

Responsibilities included managing large-scale casting sessions on tight deadlines; running extensive NYC street casting scouts; working with producers to procure minor releases and appropriate paperwork.

Independent feature. Controlled and contributed to all aspects of production—script notes, casting, locations, crew, budgeting, scheduling—through to film’s completion.