Tara McHugh

Location Assistant for Adam McKay-directed pilot "Succession" - Department representative on location during prep, shoot, and wrap. - Liaison for property owners and the public (Mayor's Office) to ensure that production runs smoothly and does not cause any disturbances. - Addressed any relevant concerns brought up by property owner or crew. - Assisted with scouting locations

- Support Art Director with creating and displaying props, displaying signage, and moving set furniture

- Support Assistant Directors with vehicular and pedestrian traffic lock ups during filming.

- Assist the Location Coordinator with submitting permit requests. - Manage NYPD Movie Unit and FDNY Explosives Unit permit requests. - Review and submit location agreements for approval. - Create scout itineraries and maps. - Monitor petty cash and payroll for the department. - Keep files organized with digital backups.

- Production Coordinator on projects for clients such as Danone, ABC Entertainment, Colgate, and CVS. - Create and distribute pre-production books, call sheets, and additional production materials. - Assist Production Manager with booking local crews and vendors - Coordinate flights, ground transportation, and hotels for crews - Research and secure permits for child and animal performers - Coordinate casting and concept meetings. - Support Executive Producer and Head of Production with day-to-day office management, supplier diversity outreach, online marketing initiatives, and project development - Organize an event for over 40 women as part of the “Cutter Connections” mentorship program - Participate in development and sales meetings with Executive Producer - Create reels and conduct research for client pitch meetings and treatment presentations

Day-player for 1 day shoot. Assisted large group of extras with start paperwork, managed catering and crafty, assisted producers.

Day-player on set for 1 day shoot at Trump Towers. Coordinated meals and crafty, went on production runs, managed PC and receipts.

- Manage the release process to ensure content was available to use for the spot. - Assist producers. - Train new Release PA's. - Assist with catering and crafty.

- Assisted producers with copy editing script and story arc - Assisted crew with load-in and break-down of set - Created call sheets - Booked hotels for crew - Coordinated catering and craft services

- Coordinated interviews with educational and business event sponsors - Secured media passes and credentials for multiple camera crews - Worked directly with Executive Producer to coordinate communications with crews during preproduction - Assisted crews with gear throughout course and interviewed spectators, clients, and sponsors during tournament and at special events

Release PA

- Obtained appearance releases and photos from people on the streets of New York City - Casted pedestrians as contestants for games - Trained and assisted day-players - Scouted locations in New York City area - Wrangled talent - Assisted Art with construction of props and sets - Maintained production office

Worked closely with Director of Photography to set up interview locations and record interviews.

Assisted Production Coordinator with paperwork and POs. Went on production runs.

- Assisted with load-in for Seasons 24-26 - Talent PA for All Stars week & freelance set PA

Assisted with production of corporate interviews on set, made runs, setup/broke down equipment.

Assisted with production of sports talk-show pilot on set, with research, and transcribing interviews.

- Worked directly with Executive Producer to coordinate communications with crews during preproduction - Assisted crews with gear throughout course and interviewed spectators, clients, and sponsors during tournament and at special events

Assisted Production Coordinator with obtaining and logging appearance releases and other paperwork for new Bravo pilot

Primarily assisted the Art Director with construction of props

I directed this six-episode series for my capstone Advanced Television Production course. During preproduction I worked with writers and producers to finalize scripts, and I prepared shot-lists and storyboards. On-set I worked with the actors and crew to create the best content possible. I also assisted with audio recording.

I assisted the cast and crew on a five-day SAG Signatory shoot in California City, CA. I also worked closely with the Director of Photography to perform lens changes, manage the DIT station, and slate.

I created call sheets, managed talent release forms, and handled craft services for this two-day shoot. I also assisted on set as necessary.

I assisted the crew for this live-music web series shoot.