Addhayan Kapoor
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in film production and event organization, notably with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Excelled in team collaboration and multitasking, significantly enhancing festival operations and film project outcomes. Skilled in verbal communication and research, adept at driving projects to completion with innovative solutions and strategic planning.
problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
02.2024 - Current
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Conducted approximately 20 introductions for screening along with Interviews and Q and A's with Industry filmmakers.
- Assisted the Programming director with the festival organization.
- Organized and monitored information desks outside movie theaters during the festival.
Production Assistant
Silk Flowers
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Assisted Art director with Set Decoration and Costume for Talent.
- Organized Location during set up by placing Shoot Props and cleaning location area.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
Director
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed pre-production planning such Hiring the Lead Actor, Location Scouting and Finalizing Equipment for Filming.
- Provided Direction to Lead Actor on Camera Framing and Blocking.
- Completed the main filming of the film as the Director of Photography.
- Collaborated with Lead Editor to Complete the Final Cut of the Short Film.
Script Supervisor
Pieces of Passion
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Read and Edited Script Interview questions for the Documentary.
- Assisted Director with Interview question prompts during shooting
- Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick-up shots.
- Read scripts to double-check for continuity.
Grip
The Theater Kid
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Assisted Key Grip with lighting equipment set-up and transportation.
- Collaborated with camera crew and director to provide effective filming strategy and camera placement.
- Assisted Key Grip with setting up Key lights before shots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Research and Presentation
Accomplishments
Directed, wrote, and shot a Screendance Short Film titled Enchantment.
Timeline
Production Assistant
Silk Flowers
01.2025 - 01.2025
Director
11.2024 - 12.2024
Script Supervisor
Pieces of Passion
05.2024 - 05.2024
Grip
The Theater Kid
05.2024 - 05.2024
Intern
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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