Daisy Bolger
Ossining
Summary
Experienced with visual storytelling and camera operation, ensuring compelling and cohesive narratives. Utilizes advanced lighting techniques and scene composition to elevate production quality. Extensive experience as Camera Assistant professionally & on student productions. Knowledge of industry-standard equipment and post-production processes, demonstrating creative vision and technical precision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Camera Assistant & Production Assistant
05.2024 - Current
- Experience on independent narrative, fashion, and commercial shoots.
- Loaded film, facilitated lens changes, and pulled focus/
- Improved shooting efficiency by quickly assembling and disassembling camera equipment during fast-paced shoots.
Student Cinematographer, Camera Operator, & Gaffer
Ithaca College
08.2022 - Current
Over 25 advanced film productions, multiple shot on 16mm film.
- Collaborated with directors to develop compelling visual storytelling for various projects.
- Operated cameras, directed the camera crew, and maintained the film''s visual style throughout shooting.
- Established positive working relationships with crew members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere on set.
Pro Manager
Park Portable Equipment Center and Support, Ithaca College
01.2025 - Current
Asst. Pro Manager: Jan 2024-Dec 2024; Staff Technician: Jan 2023-Jan 2024
- Builds orders of production equipment for students and staff, inspecting equipment for issues.
- Holds knowledge of entire equipment catalog.
- Trains student staff on equipment, creates training material, conducts workshops for student patrons.
Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College
08.2023 - Current
Advanced Cinema Production: Cinematography, Advanced Cinema Production: Fiction, Location Management, & Cinema Production I.
- Provides equipment & production knowledge to assist the professor.
Education
B.F.A. - Film, Photo, & Visual Arts
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2026
Skills
- All RED, BlackMagic, & SONY Camera Systems
- Steadicam Operation
- ARRI, Bolex, & Aaton 16mm Camera Systems
- ARRI & Aputure Lighting
- Production Equipment Troubleshooting
- Focus pulling
ON-SET
- Film loading
- DJI Ronin RS3 Pro Gimbal
- Adobe Suite
- DaVinci Resolve
- Microsoft Office
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SOFTWARE
Accomplishments
- 2025 Cannes International Film Festival American Pavillion Student Selection: My Friend Pauline, Analog Cinematographer & Editor
- 2025 Ithaca College Golden Doorknob Awards, Third Place: Don't Forget to Unlock Your Doors, Cinematographer
Languages
English
American Sign Language
Timeline
Pro Manager
Park Portable Equipment Center and Support, Ithaca College
01.2025 - Current
Freelance Camera Assistant & Production Assistant
05.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College
08.2023 - Current
Student Cinematographer, Camera Operator, & Gaffer
Ithaca College
08.2022 - Current
B.F.A. - Film, Photo, & Visual Arts
Ithaca College
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