Andrea Careri
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Deadline-oriented Screenwriter with ten years of experience. Dedicated to writing dynamic stories and doing research before writing. Adept at collaborating with directors and producers to meet creative goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of the Jury
Ferrara Film Festival
Ferrara, Italy
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with industry contacts to receive advanced viewings of films.
- Reviewed new popular films to affirm film deserves popularity.
- Analyzed factors such as theme, expression and technique to make comparisons to other works and standards.
- Formed critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
- Sourced appropriate photos and graphics to accompany reviews.
- Took notes during films, using visual memory and reflection to recall movie events.
- Used digital media tools to aid in researching, writing and publishing reviews.
- Submitted clear and final review articles to online publishers and review sites.
Member of the Jury
Seattle Film Festival
Seattle, WA
10.2020 - Current
- Took notes during films, using visual memory and reflection to recall movie events.
- Sourced appropriate photos and graphics to accompany reviews.
- Created personal film review website and submitted freelance reviews to various print and online publications.
- Formed critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience.
- Analyzed factors such as theme, expression and technique to make comparisons to other works and standards.
- Collaborated with industry contacts to receive advanced viewings of films.
- Submitted clear and final review articles to online publishers and review sites.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
Writer/Director
Antinum Films
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines, and maintained call sheets.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Author/Novelist
LIT Edizioni/ULTRA Edizioni
Roma, Italy
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.
- Curated content for social media postings and increased following by 70%.
Creator/Writer
Winbrook Entertainment
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
Writer/ Director
Nobody Is Perfect
New York, NY
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines, and maintained call sheets.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Reviewed all daily work with producers, creative director of video and other stakeholders.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Assigned tasks to assistant editors and interns to improve video production.
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
Member of the Jury
MAAM De Madrid
Madrid, Spain
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Sourced appropriate photos and graphics to accompany reviews.
- Took notes during films, using visual memory and reflection to recall movie events.
- Created personal film review website and submitted freelance reviews to various print and online publications.
- Reviewed new popular films to affirm film deserves popularity.
- Formed critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment and experience.
- Analyzed factors such as theme, expression and technique to make comparisons to other works and standards.
- Collaborated with industry contacts to receive advanced viewings of films.
- Submitted clear and final review articles to online publishers and review sites.
Creator /Showrunner
Cideshow
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Supervised wardrobe, hair and makeup needs for several actors simultaneously on remote shoot location.
- Wrote scripts and shot sheets and edited content for 30 episodes.
Documentary Writer
La Réserve Productions
Paris, France
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Writer / Executive Producer
Mimmo Calopresti
Roma, Italy
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Supervised production team of 10 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Vlogger – Producer – Narrator
Andrea Vento Viaggi
New York, NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Wrote original or adapted material of various styles for performances.
- Leveraged skills in gesturing, body movement and special voices to draw in audience members and build emotional engagement.
- Committed to diligent rehearsal of lines both with partner and groups to optimize deliveries.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
Screenwriter – Story Editor
Giuseppe Rossi
New York, NY
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote three feature scripts.
- Story edited and developed a feature script.
- wrote a multi-awarded short movie titled Blue Crystel
Associate Producer
OVID - THE ART OF LOVE
New York, NY
12.2013 - 11.2019
- Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
- Hired and oversaw field crew for special events and location shoots.
- Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
TV Writer and Co-Producer
Metal Tiger Entertainment
New York, NY
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
Screenwriter
FILMAURO
Roma, Italy
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Followed up with production companies on script processing.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote five feature movies stories
- Wrote a TV Historical drama
- Wrote a produced action comedy movie that was in the top 5 of the Italian blockbuster for two weeks in a row.
Assistant to the CEO
PFA FILMS
Roma, Italy
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Met with top national and international executives on self-designed schedules both monthly and annually.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
- Identified target audience and created sales funnel.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Drove sales by negotiating deals and managing payment processing.
Copywriter /Screenwriter
YuKunKun Production
Paris, France
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Followed up with production companies on script processing.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy promoting clients' SEO, sales and thought-leadership goals.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - TV Writing
RAI SCRIPT Radio Televisione Italiana
Roma, Italy10.2011
MBA - History
UNIVERSITA' ROMA III
Roma02.2007
MBA - Spanish And Iberian Studies, History
UNIVERSIDAD DE SALAMANCA
Salamanca, Spain12.2006
Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Originality and Creativity
- Department Oversight
- Performance Assessment
- Customer Service Management
- Cost Reduction
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Employee Motivation
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Goal Setting
- Word Processing
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Audience Entertainment
- Public Engagement
- Comedy Performance
- Creative Thinking
- Action Narration
- Casting Call Attendance
- Production Promotion
- Relationship Establishment
- Informative Presentation
- Goal Development
- Script Reading
- Film and Television
- Radio and Live Performances
- Television Productions
- Team Collaboration
- Feedback Acceptance
- Production Support
- Playwright Collaboration
- Script Development
- Script Writing
- Performance Material Creation
Accomplishments
Multi-awarded screenwriter and director
Published author of five books
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Member of the Jury
Ferrara Film Festival
01.2022 - Current
Writer/Director
Antinum Films
01.2022 - 02.2022
Member of the Jury
MAAM De Madrid
08.2021 - 10.2021
Creator/Writer
Winbrook Entertainment
03.2021 - 11.2021
Documentary Writer
La Réserve Productions
02.2021 - 05.2021
Member of the Jury
Seattle Film Festival
10.2020 - Current
Writer/ Director
Nobody Is Perfect
03.2020 - 11.2021
Creator /Showrunner
Cideshow
03.2020 - 09.2021
Writer / Executive Producer
Mimmo Calopresti
03.2020 - 12.2020
Author/Novelist
LIT Edizioni/ULTRA Edizioni
02.2020 - 12.2021
Vlogger – Producer – Narrator
Andrea Vento Viaggi
02.2019 - 12.2019
TV Writer and Co-Producer
Metal Tiger Entertainment
11.2018 - 09.2019
Screenwriter – Story Editor
Giuseppe Rossi
01.2017 - 12.2019
Screenwriter
FILMAURO
02.2015 - 12.2017
Associate Producer
OVID - THE ART OF LOVE
12.2013 - 11.2019
Assistant to the CEO
PFA FILMS
01.2013 - 01.2015
Copywriter /Screenwriter
YuKunKun Production
01.2011 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - TV Writing
RAI SCRIPT Radio Televisione Italiana
MBA - History
UNIVERSITA' ROMA III
MBA - Spanish And Iberian Studies, History
UNIVERSIDAD DE SALAMANCA
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