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Ashanti Damisi

Ashanti Damisi

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Dynamic Creative Director with a proven track record at USC, excelling in multimedia production and visual storytelling. Expert in pre-production planning and team collaboration, I have successfully streamlined workflows, enhancing project efficiency. My strong research skills and creative writing have fostered lasting client relationships, driving repeat business and impactful storytelling.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Director for MultiCam Live Sketch Comedy

University of Southern California, USC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Directed and led rehearsals with writers and cast to refine blocking and pacing for maximum comedic impact, ensuring seamless execution of comedic timing and technical elements.
  • Managed real-time camera direction, providing cues for shot composition and live cut decisions.
  • Collaborated with production team on set design, lighting, and costumes to match visual style.
  • Demonstrated quick thinking in live broadcasts, ensuring smooth transitions and addressing challenges.
  • Reviewed and edited recorded segments with post-production teams to ensure broadcast quality.
  • Maintained effective communication across departments for smooth execution of live sketches.

Director of Documentary - Nothing New Under the Sun

USC
Beijing, China
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Executed project from concept to inception; developed treatment and visual pitch deck.
  • Developed the film's visuals, created a shot list, and storyboards.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging, error-free content.
  • Developed research strategies to gather accurate information, ensuring credibility in each documentary's subject matter.
  • Streamlined post-production workflows, resulting in efficient editing processes, and faster project turnaround times.
  • Contacted and interviewed over ten subjects.

Sound Design Engineer

IAMDD Documentary USC
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed projects from inception to execution, covering editorial, sound design, recording, editing, and mixing.
  • Led voiceover and ADR recording, editing, and producing for multiple projects.
  • Conducted thorough preparation for mixing, including splitting tracks, editing audio, designing sound, and placing effects.

Writer/Director

Duffy Short Film USC
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Completed the project from concept to inception; Created the treatment and visual Pitch Deck
  • Coordinated with the Director of Photography for desired results.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Collaborated with team members on topic ideation to determine success within the film.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.

DP/Camera Operator

Killer Brownies Short Film USC
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed the film's visuals, created a shot list, and storyboards
  • Determined the lighting requirements of the set and supervised the lighting crew
  • Created camera movement, determined depth of field, shutter angles, filters, and camera angles.

Education

Master of Arts - Film, Television And Production

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
08.2015

Skills

  • Strong research skills
  • Content development
  • Film analysis
  • Multimedia production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Camera operation
  • Post-production workflow
  • Visual storytelling
  • Sound design

Affiliations

  • African American Cinema Society
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Accomplishments

  • Tiete International Film Awards- Best Sound Design Documentary Short "I Am Dangerous Dead"

WEBSITE

  • Https://ashantidamisi21.wixsite.com/damisiland
  • Www.linkedin.com/in/damisi-scott-7535ba1

Timeline

Director for MultiCam Live Sketch Comedy

University of Southern California, USC
01.2025 - 04.2025

Director of Documentary - Nothing New Under the Sun

USC
05.2024 - 07.2024

Sound Design Engineer

IAMDD Documentary USC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Writer/Director

Duffy Short Film USC
01.2022 - 05.2022

DP/Camera Operator

Killer Brownies Short Film USC
01.2021 - 01.2022

Master of Arts - Film, Television And Production

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Hampton University

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