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Ben Fraser

Provo,UT

Summary

My main background is in the film and television industry, where I have mostly filled the role of producer on small, multi-thousand dollar projects where I managed the overall productions and timelines. I also have gained experience as a crew member on large union productions that have filmed locally. I began to take night classes for an MBA degree to give me something to do during the SAG and WGA strikes and will be done in less than 2 semesters. As a screenwriter and director, I would define myself as someone who is creative by passion but has discovered a skill for the logistical and organizational side of creative projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Independent Films
  • Filled the role of producer on several film projects of multi-thousand dollar budgets. Responsibilities included:

-Managing budgets

-Running point of contact and negotiating rates with location owners

-Managing Pre and Post production timelines

-Staffing crew

-Providing notes on story and script

-Resolving conflicts between team members

Producing Intern

BW Productions
  • Worked directly with an experienced video producer to deepen my understanding of production and associated responsibilities, including sitting in on client consultations and participating in shoots.

VTR PA

Kevin Costner's "Horizon - Chapter 2"
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Spent 10 weeks on the set of a very fast paced set with industry professionals from all over the country
  • Worked with the video assist operator to assist with setting up video village, often putting me in close proximity to producers to whom I asked questions.

Additional Set PA

Dallas Jenkins' "The Chosen Season 4"
07.2023
  • Responsibilities mostly involved assisting with background, especially during a week with 600 BG.

Skilled Utility/Cable Runner

ESPN
09.2021 - Current
  • Assist with gameday preparation at various sports games in the area
  • On the field of play assisting cameraperson during games

Production Assistant

Discovery Channel's 'Diesel Brothers'
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assistant to the production manager of a fast paced film crew in Woods Cross, UT.

Office Production Assistant

Apple TV's 'Yo Gabba Gabba Land'
  • Helped members of the production office pack up and move out of Utah Film Studios after they had wrapped their most recent season.

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

Utah Valley University
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinema Production: Producing Emphasis

Utah Valley University
05.2023

Skills

  • Timeline and project management
  • Networking
  • Budget oversight, including familiarity with 'Movie Magic Budgeting' software
  • Shooting schedule oversight, including familiarity with 'Movie Magic Scheduling' software
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Story structure and Creative Feedback
  • Digital editing, including familiarity with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer
  • Microsoft Office
  • Spanish fluency
  • Screenwriting
  • Film Directing

Timeline

Additional Set PA

Dallas Jenkins' "The Chosen Season 4"
07.2023

VTR PA

Kevin Costner's "Horizon - Chapter 2"
05.2023 - 06.2023

Production Assistant

Discovery Channel's 'Diesel Brothers'
11.2021 - 07.2022

Skilled Utility/Cable Runner

ESPN
09.2021 - Current

Producer

Independent Films

Producing Intern

BW Productions

Office Production Assistant

Apple TV's 'Yo Gabba Gabba Land'

Masters in Business Administration -

Utah Valley University

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinema Production: Producing Emphasis

Utah Valley University
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