Summary

Hello, My name is Thomas Truax and I'm a recent graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts where I pursued a dual degree in Writing for Film and Television and Philosophy. I look forward to discussing my qualifications in person. All the best, Tom

Credits

9/15 – 6/17

Videographer USC Price School of Public Policy

Corporate — Price Video Services Details
9/15 – 6/17

• Handled guest speakers, answered phones, scheduled podcast recordings • Filmed and edited 50+ lectures and conferences on Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere • Created an organizational system for camera, sound, and studio equipment • Managed live streaming web content during community events on the USC campus

1/17 – 5/17

Post Production Intern What Happens at the Abbey (Season 1)

E! Entertainment — TV — Sarinjay Entertainment Details
1/17 – 5/17

• Covered for assistants, handling high call volumes and scheduling travel itineraries • Created 10+ digital promos for E! and Bravo Network’s unscripted content • Edited 30+ celebrity red carpet interviews while meeting tight deadlines • Logged and organized footage for senior editors and executive producers

9/16 – 12/16

Production Assistant Gwyneth Paltrow's Thanksgiving Recipes

Corporate — Goop Details
9/16 – 12/16

• Wrote original copy for featured bars, hotels, and restaurants using Wordpress • Worked on set for cooking tutorials • Acted as a personal assistant as required

8/16 – 9/16

Development Intern Good Girls Revolt

Film (Feature-length) — Lynda Obst Productions Details
8/16 – 9/16

• Managed travel schedules, answered phones, and collected guests • Provided coverage on scripts and novels for potential adaption • Ran personal errands as required

6/15 – 9/15

Development Intern N/A

Film (Feature-length) — Aperture Entertainment Details
6/15 – 9/15

• Performed high volume of script coverage for a boutique management company for writers and directors • Covered desks, filled in for assistants when absent, scheduled meetings, and completed administrative errands • Managed 10+ social media profiles for clients to boost online presence

Orgs

  • Upright Citizen's Brigade

Recos

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Education

Class of '17

University of Southern California

Writing for Film and Television; Philosophy
Class of '16

Queen Mary, University of London

Philosophy; Political Science

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Advanced knowledge of Avid Media Composer