Summary

I've worked on small sets in Los Angeles, and have now relocated to NYC. I have experience as a PA, AD and producer on projects. Looking for Office PA positions as a stepping stone to the long-term goal of Production Coordinator or Production Manager.

Credits

2/13 – 2/13

Producer

AOL — Advertising — Benjendras.com Details
2/13 – 2/13

Secured location, permits and insurance for shoot days and audition times. Also was on site for auditions and assisted in final cast selection. This commercial won 3rd place (cash prize) in the contest for which it was submitted.

1/13 – 1/13

Production Assistant All Forked Up - San Diego (Season 1)

Travel — TV — O'Malley Productions Details
1/13 – 1/13

Day-player on reality food-centered show. Duties: drive talent to/from airport and set locations. Secure releases on location (restaurant/mall).

10/12 – 10/12

Production Assistant Public Law

Film (Feature-length) — Narrow Road Entertainment Details
10/12 – 10/12

3-day short film shoot for a festival-submission film. Locations: marina, beach (night), baseball stadium (day).

3/12 – 3/12

Producer

Johnnie Walker — Advertising — Benjendras.com Details
3/12 – 3/12

Helped secure key staff positions and schedule project. Managed shoot day schedule, crafty, and coordinated catering. One day shoot, multiple outdoor locations.

3/12 – 3/12

First Assistant Director The Artist and the Lawyer

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California (USC) Details
3/12 – 3/12

USC Grad Student Short Film, shot on sound stages. AD duties included scheduling the day's shoots, working closely with the director during pre-production. Maintaining schedule and coordinating PA duties during shoot days. Director: Jamie Holt

11/11 – 12/11

Producer

Chevrolet — Advertising — Benjendras.com Details
11/11 – 12/11

Worked closely with the director to plan the project and secure key crew positions. Secured all permits, location releases, and cast/crew paperwork. On shoot day, I ensured any problems that arose were mediated efficiently and with minimal impact to the production schedule. Also co-ordinated crafty and catering.

11/11 – 11/11

Second Assistant Director It's Not You... Graduate Student Short Film

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California (USC) Details
11/11 – 11/11

Director: Nick Lazo. Created call sheets and Daily Production Reports for each shooting day. On set, managed talent to ensure they were where they needed to be at all times. Also, managed all cast/crew release paperwork.

9/11 – 11/11

Second Assistant Director Haven's Point - USC 546 short

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California (USC) Details
9/11 – 11/11

USC Graduate Student (546) film. Director: Anna Elizabeth James (Majeck Pictures). Create Call sheets and Daily Production Reports. Manage talent and background while on set. Work closely with director during non-shooting dates to schedule rehearsals and communicate call times to talent, and to cast background roles.

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Quixote PA Bootcamp

Certificate
Class of '09

Mt St Mary's College, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts/Sociology