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Abbey Abeynayake
Technical Director/Writer
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Technical Director with 22 years of extensive knowledge of Digital Film Production. Known for success in 2K, 4K, and 8K DCI pipelines and leading creative teams to achieve their goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of Operations
Abstract Digital Cinema
Long Beach, United States
04.2008 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
Intern
Warner Bros. International Marketing & Publicity
Burbank, CA
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted in the development of press junkets and press conferences.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Managed photography advertisements under direction of management.
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Collaborated on numerous film festival kits, researched global trends and analyzed international critiques.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Product development
Effective leader
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Creative Suite
Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Suite
Final Draft
Strategic planning and execution
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Production Award (2017) - University of California, Irvine
- "Arrival of the Starling" (2013) - Official Selection - ITA Film Festival
- "Dinner for Infinity" (2012) - Official Selection - UCI Creative Project Series
- Merge" (2012) - Official Selection - Digital Media Artists of Los Angeles
- "Spoken" (2007) - Top 10 Films at UCI Mad Film Dash
Affiliations
- Young Entertainment Professional (YEP)
- Hollywood Professional Association (HPA)
- Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE)
Interests
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Studies
University of California, Irvine
09.2014 - 06.2017
Intern
Warner Bros. International Marketing & Publicity
03.2010 - 12.2010
Director of Operations
Abstract Digital Cinema
04.2008 - Current