Bianca Fortin

Project: Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau - New Year's Eve Promotional Video :

• Collaborated with videographer to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements for live event coverage on new years eve.
• Coordinated and assisted videographer on set to ensure smooth filming schedule.
• Sourced appropriate talent at location for various interviews contributing to a diverse range of engaging run-and-gun style video shots for video

NGO- Sea Shepherd - Media Crew Recruitment:

• Conducted video interviews and assessed applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitude in filmmaking for SS media crew.
• Recruited and signed qualified videographers and filmmakers as media crew on board the NGO - Sea Shepherd's various ships on ocean conservation projects worldwide. Coordinated travel for all new crew hires.
• Familiarized new hires with on board procedures, legal paperwork, and introductions to Senior Media Coordinators, contributing to a seamless transition into their roles as Ship's Media Crew.

Project: (SAG) Award Winning Short Film - HERRINGBONE:

• Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
• Managed location scouting efforts to identify visually stunning settings that enhanced overall cinematic impact while adhering to budget constraints.
• Collaborated with screenwriter to refine script.
• Oversaw casting, final cast selection and talent and crew contracts.
• Navigated regulatory requirements related to filming permits and insurance coverage for shoot, successfully avoiding delays in production schedules.
• Streamlined production timelines by creating efficient shooting schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and managing budgets to ensure project was completed on time and within allocated budget.
• Coordinated film premier, press releases and talent
• Coordinated film festival submissions for the short film Herringbone, resulting in eight awards, including Best Short Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay of a Short Film, as well as earning critical international acclaim.

Project: McKay Biochemist mini doc series - Green Me- Downunder

• 2 Person video crew:
• Managed budget, equipment, scheduling, filming and all legal paperwork and permits for this mini-documentary series following patients who chose alternative methods to address chronic health issues.
• Location scouting.
• Casting potential talent.
• Conducting all on-camera interviews and filmed B-roll of all final selections for documentary.
• Post production editing and sound design.

Project: (SAG) Short Film - Life and Death:

• Oversaw all aspects from pre-production to post-production.
• Navigated regulatory requirements related to filming permits and insurance coverage, including animal talent.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated funds.
• Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew of 20.

Project: Spike TV Reality TV Series - Carpocolypse Civil War:

• Conducted casting interviews with candidates to test suitability for this realty show.
• Conducted on location cast support and talent coordinating in Buffalo New York to finalize casting and oversee talent on set.

Project: ESPN Reality TV Series- I'd Do Anything:

• Streamlined audition scheduling and logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient casting process.
• Coordinated talent on location to ensure timely arrivals to shoot times and alleviated issues between talent on set to keep project on track.

Project: ABC Teleision Realty TV Series - American Inventor/ 2 Seasons:

• Casting department of 5 - Casting conducted around the USA in 7 cities. Conducting auditions with large group (3000+ candidates per city) to narrow down to pre-selection finalists for celebrity judge panels.
• Assigned and oversaw talent legal paperwork logistics for talent participation.

Project: The WB (Warner Brothers) Reality TV Series - The Starlet:

• Assigned to talent - Assisted with talent on set to facilitate production needs and help insure timely arrivals for shoots.
• Assisted talent upon eliminations from competition, coordinated their departure and gathered signed NDA's and other legal paperwork.

Project: ABC Television Reality TV Series - The Bachelor 5 & 6 / Bachelorette 3:

• Casting team of 7: Worked as part of a larger Casting department to secure top talent for show production.
• Scouting for new talent nationwide.
• Scheduled appointments for auditions or conducted casting calls for talent.