ADRIENNE GRAVISH
Parkville,MD
Summary
Seasoned Creative Consultant with significant experience in innovation, team collaboration & leadership. I am fascinated by people's stories of who they are, what they have triumphed through, and what they are excited to create in this world. My strengths are in my ability to learn from the people I have co-created with and the leadership I have had.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Director & Associate Consultant
Deaf Talent® Media & Entertainment Consulting
New York, NY
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with the CEO and the team in planning the first annual Deaf Talent® Creative Lab in Atlanta, GA, providing professional development for 15 Deaf participants in acting, directing, producing, scriptwriting, and more.
- I consulted with studios and industry professionals on authentic Deaf representation in media, hiring practices, and accessibility solutions.
- Worked with a team under CEO Jade Bryan on correspondences, cost of services, creating, and enforcing contracts with cast, crew, and freelance ASL interpreters.
- Promoted a culture of innovation by encouraging creative thinking among team members in promoting DTMEC's services.
- Represented the organization at industry fundraising, promotional events, panels, and a professional development creative lab.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged the team to contribute ideas and solutions for accessibility, creativity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Utilized various software and tools to organize meetings, respond to emails, and collaborate live on projects from our remote locations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Participated in client meetings, offering insights and updates on project status.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with team members and advisors.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment and meet deadlines.
Production Assistant
Jade Films, LLC
Washington , DC
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with equipment loading onto and off of the set, and scene changes on the set of Gallaudet University's Black Deaf Family Project.
- Managed the clapboard for filming, relayed production notes, communicated with the Executive Producer and cast members, and signaled each take for the cast in scenes.
Casting Director, Associate Producer
Jade Films, LLC
New York, NY
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Auditioned deaf and hearing actors via Zoom and online acting reel submissions during pre-production.
- Auditioned and cast actors during the production of the WGA signatory project, "What Somalia Wants."
- I ran errands for the Executive Producer (EP), monitored the call sheet to maintain actor punctuality, monitored the lunch crew's safe arrival to the set, and communicated by text any meal schedule changes.
- I emailed call sheets, supervised the arrival and setup for the wardrobe and makeup crew, and sometimes assisted them during brief wardrobe or makeup errands.
Panelist
Sundance Film Festival
Salt Lake City, , UT
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Spoke on January 22, 2022, online panel "Unconscious Bias: BIPOC Deaf Creators Reframing the Narrative at the Script Development Table & Behind the Camera." with an all-Deaf team from our agency.
Creative Cultural Consultant
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2020
- I consulted with Sudanese author Kola Boof on the representation of Deaf characters in the comic book, Volcano Woman.
- I consulted queer-futurist Zambian writer Masiyaleti Mbewe on the internal cultural landscape of a newly deaf African character surviving in southern Africa in 2050 in a comic book, The Hotness, Issue 2: The Game Is Rigged, which was written by Masiyaleti Mbewe and Elago Akwaake.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA In The United States 01-1998
Skills
- Creative and solutions-focused
- Great communication skills in making sure people are respected, listened to, and their ideas and contributions are validated
- American Sign Language - intermediate level
- Strong English skills
- Passionate about learning people's stories behind why they are attracted to a project
- Aware that we carry the story of ourselves and our culture with us, along with what makes us unique
Affiliations
- Collage and acrylic art on canvas
- Poetry writing
- Music
Timeline
Production Assistant
Jade Films, LLC
05.2024 - 05.2024
Casting Director, Associate Producer
Jade Films, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2023
Panelist
Sundance Film Festival
01.2022 - 01.2022
Group Director & Associate Consultant
Deaf Talent® Media & Entertainment Consulting
01.2021 - 04.2025
Creative Cultural Consultant
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Muhlenberg College
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