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Adrián Lausell Cabán

New York City

Summary

Puerto Rican Writer/Producer with 5 years of experience working in Film Production. With a wide range of Production experience working on multiple projects, big and small, I'm knowledgeable and experienced with managing production schedules and team performance to ensure timely and quality output. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and navigating production challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Location Manager

Matt Dipple
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Worked as an Assistant Location Manager on various commercials shooting in the city
  • Clients included Pantene, Rockefeller Center, Amazon, and others.
  • Responsibilities consisted of leading location scouts, managing and coordinating locations logistics during Production
  • I was responsible for opening and closing locations during production, as well as trash cleanups and any other maintenance issues
  • Responsible for communication between Location owners and Production
  • Responsible for communication between Police, local officials and Production

Production Supervisor

Diario LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • I worked as the Production Supervisor on the feature film Diario, Mujer y Cafe, starring Angelica Vale and Marisé Alvarez, Dir. by Roselyn Sanchez.
  • I worked closely with the Producing team of Frances Lausell, Anne Clements, Paul Kampf, and Colleen Comer.
  • I was in charge of the script, managing revisions and making sure all crew had updated script and pages for the day. Worked closely with the director handling revisions and translations.
  • I was in charge of all Picture Car rentals, including payment paperwork as well as management and coordination on the day
  • I assisted Producer's with their tasks as needed, including but not limited to script passes, organizing meetings, and scheduling
  • I was in charge of the drone unit, including scheduling and coordination on shooting day.
  • I assisted with daily production office operations

Production Supervisor

Undercard, LLC
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • I worked as the Production Supervisor on the feature film Undercard, starring Wanda Sykes, Dir. by Tamika Miller.
  • I worked closely with the Producing team of Frances Lausell, Anne Clements, Paul Kampf, and Colleen Comer.
  • I was in charge of the script, managing revisions and making sure all crew had updated script and pages for the day
  • I was in charge of all Picture Car rentals, including payment paperwork as well as management and coordination on the day
  • I worked closely with the Stunt Coordinator and Boxing Consultant, providing translated pages of the script
  • I assisted Producer's with their tasks as needed, including but not limited to script passes, organizing meetings, and scheduling
  • I assisted with office operations

Unit PA/Key Assistant Location Manager

The End, LLC
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked as the Unit PA and Assistant Location Manager on the film On the End, starring Tim Blake Nelson, Dir. by Ari Selinger.
  • I was in charge of the Unit Truck, which transported all of the production supplies as well as wardrobe.
  • I worked closely with the AD's to help manage workflow on set
  • I assisted the Location Manager with opening and closing locations for the day. I also assisted them with trash cleanup and pickup at the end of every workday
  • Assisted Catering with lunch setup

Key Production Assistant

DreamWorks Animation Television
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Worked as a Key PA for the animated show, Gabby's Dollhouse.
  • I worked on the unit shooting the live-action portions of the show. I worked closely with the Production Coordinator, assisting her on Production needs. These tasks included managing catering and crafty services, assisting with runs for production supplies, and facilitating cast transportation from their hotel to the studio.

Production Assistant

"Friendship" - BoulderLight Pictures
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Worked as a Production Assistant on the film Friendship, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, Dir. by Adrew DeYoung.
  • I handled Background paperwork on set, as well as helped managed Extras while on set.
  • I was in charge of delivering the footage to the Post-Production house at the end of every day

Producer - Music Video

Chris Leamy
01.2024 - 02.2024

Produced a music video for the recording artist Chris Leamy under my production company, Elessar Films. I was hired by the Director to Produce his concept for the music video. I created a budget and Production plan for the project, and handled payroll. I also managed casting, as well as all art and prop rentals. The music video, titled Burnout, is available to stream on YouTube.

Set Production Assistant

"Dead Guy" Film
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked as a Production Assistant on the independent film Dead Guy, starring Michael Shannon, Eva Longoria, Judy Greer, Curtis Armstrong, and Luis Guzmán, Dir. by Courtney Camerota
  • In charge of crew transportation from crew hotel to set every morning
  • Handled equipment pickups and returns
  • Managed extras on set, and assisted AD's with workflow on set

Producer - Short Films

Elessar Films
01.2023 - 08.2023

Over the first half of 2023, I produced three separate independent short films under my production company Elessar Films, with budgets ranging from $18k to $40k. [If I Die in America, Cold Coffee, and Sigal.] I worked closely with the Directors and the script, creating a budget and Production plan that fit each Director's needs. I managed payroll for all three projects, acquired any necessary permitting with local city government, as well as handled the equipment rentals. I also oversaw Post-Production for all two of the three films. If I Die in America made it's premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, and screened at HollyShorts 2024, and Palm Springs Short Fest 2024, among others.

Set/Background PA

"Between the Temples" - Ben Cantor Inc.
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Worked as Set PA on the Award Winning film Between the Temples, starring Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane, Dir. by Nathan Silver
  • Worked with at times 30 background actors, receiving them on set, completed all necessary paperwork with them, and coordinating their travel to and from set, assuring efficient and timely work flow.
  • Logged Background paperwork at end of work day
  • Assisted with lock-ups and any production needs on set
  • Drove morning crew van from crew hotel to set daily
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.

Key PA

Dylan Levers
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Worked closely with 1st Assistant Director, providing help organizing crew, managing schedule, and managing actors establishing efficient work flow.
  • Assisted with Production vehicle load in and load out
  • Helped coordinate daily production setup to create appropriate work space

Office Production Assistant

"My First Film" - Anne Marie Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked as Office PA during pre-production and production of feature length film "My First Film", starring Odessa Young, Dir. by Zia Anger.
  • Worked in Pre-Production by helping in Cast and Crew transport, equipment pick-ups and transportation, and as general aid for any production needs.
  • Worked on set closely with Production Coordinator and Second 2nd Assistant Director.
  • Assisted the Director on personal needs during Production.
  • Managed unit production truck on daily basis, went on any necessary runs for production, coordinated catering on set, and helped out on set whenever it was needed.
  • Gained valuable experience working closely with very talented and professional production team

Freelance Producer, Director

Publicidad Tere Suarez
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Hired to Produce and Direct 4 projects with different clients, including video promo for upcoming concert event, music video for up-and-coming artist, promotional video for Hotel San Juan, and TV promo for local professional basketball team.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed schedules for production and post-production.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Worked with professional clients, delivering on what was requested while providing my own creative input
  • Worked with small crew, 2-3 shoot days per project

Video Producer

Supermax
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Produced TV Commercial and produced content geared for social ad campaign
  • Worked closely and professionally with local client, delivering on their desired tone and feel for project
  • Pitched creative ideas for content and production
  • Worked with casting agency to find correct cast members
  • Managed equipment rentals, providing proper equipment under budget
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Managed budget and provided expense reports
  • Delivered final cuts in timely fashion on client's timeline

Freelance Production

Multiple
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked Freelance as a Production Assistant for several commercial productions in New York City.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts, providing availability and consistent attendance.
  • Gained experience driving commercial vehicles, dealing with cast and background actors

Office Assistant Intern

Stay Gold Features
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided Script Coverage for incoming scripts, providing coverage for at least 3 scripts daily.
  • Developed office memos and emails.
  • Researched subjects at behest of staff to develop information and collate data.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Researched subjects at behest of staff to develop information and collate data
  • Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to staff members or provided requested information

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Tisch School of The Arts, NYU
New York City
05.2020

Skills

  • Screenwriter
  • Script Research and Studying
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient with MM Scheduling, MM Budgeting
  • Bilingual; English and Spanish
  • Coached youth Soccer as a part-time job
  • Experience driving Box Trucks
  • Coached youth Soccer as a part-time job
  • Experience driving Box Trucks
  • Coached youth Soccer as a part-time job
  • Experience driving Box Trucks

Skills

  • Experienced driving large trucks

Timeline

Assistant Location Manager

Matt Dipple
09.2024 - 03.2025

Production Supervisor

Diario LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024

Production Supervisor

Undercard, LLC
05.2024 - 07.2024

Unit PA/Key Assistant Location Manager

The End, LLC
04.2024 - 05.2024

Key Production Assistant

DreamWorks Animation Television
04.2024 - 04.2024

Production Assistant

"Friendship" - BoulderLight Pictures
02.2024 - 03.2024

Producer - Music Video

Chris Leamy
01.2024 - 02.2024

Set Production Assistant

"Dead Guy" Film
09.2023 - 10.2023

Set/Background PA

"Between the Temples" - Ben Cantor Inc.
03.2023 - 04.2023

Producer - Short Films

Elessar Films
01.2023 - 08.2023

Key PA

Dylan Levers
12.2022 - 01.2023

Office Production Assistant

"My First Film" - Anne Marie Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2022

Freelance Producer, Director

Publicidad Tere Suarez
08.2021 - 09.2022

Video Producer

Supermax
05.2021 - 12.2021

Freelance Production

Multiple
05.2020 - 05.2021

Office Assistant Intern

Stay Gold Features
09.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production

Tisch School of The Arts, NYU
Adrián Lausell Cabán