Aidana Amantay
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ready to learn and thrive in dynamic environment. Brings solid understanding of cinematography principles and adept at camera operating and gaffing. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and analytical skills to any project.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Teacher
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed customized English study programs for students.
- Helped 10 students reach an upper-intermediate proficiency level within three months.
- Trained two IELTS candidates who achieved a 7.5/9.0 band score in two months.
Photographer & Team Lead
Photo.Album KZ
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized and conducted photoshoots for over 75 classes of 20 students and more.
- Edited and colored pictures in Photoshop, enhancing appearance and cleaning the background.
- Managed and trained a team of photographers.
- Provided full-cycle client communication, ensuring high client satisfaction.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Production Intern
Salem Social Media
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in research and pre-production for 2 upcoming media projects.
- Created and managed 3 detailed production schedules.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by assisting the producer.
Volunteer Media Producer & Event Organizer
"Baqytty Otbasy" Center
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Shot and edited photos and videos from three major events.
- Produced a video on domestic violence awareness that was publicly screened.
- Organized two public events for 60+ women on feminism and domestic violence awareness.
- Distributed over 1,000 flyers and developed skills in public communication and event management.
Production Intern / Director's Assistant
National TV Channel "Astana TV"
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted directors on a live talk show about social issues, "Aitarym Bar," and daily news broadcasts.
- Facilitated communication between production departments.
- Checked the readiness of sets and teams before live airings.
- Created subtitles for news segments and developed skills in reportage editing.
Freelance Film Projects
- Edited various short films and social media content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Directed and filmed various student films.
- Worked as an Assistant Camera (AC) and Gaffer on several student and independent film sets, ensuring efficient camera setups and effective lighting design.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television Production
DePaul University
06.2027
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Camera Operation
- Assistant Camera
- Lighting Design
- Gaffing
- Storyboarding
- Event Planning
- Organization
- Photography
- Photo Editing
- Reportage Production
- Documentary Production
- Subtitling
- Video Post-Production
- Client Communication
- Team Management
Timeline
Photographer & Team Lead
Photo.Album KZ
04.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer Media Producer & Event Organizer
"Baqytty Otbasy" Center
09.2022 - 09.2022
Production Intern
Salem Social Media
08.2022 - 10.2022
Freelance Teacher
12.2021 - 09.2022
Production Intern / Director's Assistant
National TV Channel "Astana TV"
02.2021 - 03.2021
Freelance Film Projects
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television Production
DePaul University
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