Daniel Fuentes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Cal State Los Angeles, was able to lead a 40-person team to film production success, demonstrating exceptional management and planning skills. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in RED Komodo 6K camera operation, my ability to coordinate across departments ensures projects stay on track.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
G&E Swing
Ciclavia (CBS)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked closely with the gaffer to coordinate seven setups, movement, and breakdown of lights and rigs.
- Efficiently worked with a team of eight, coordinating and communicating between departments that helped lead the film to award-winning levels.
- Corrected any issues that arose with lighting equipment or power sources during production.
Assistant Director On "24/7" Short Film
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Lead efforts of a 40-member crew over a four-month period to achieve the successful completion of a film project on a $4,500 budget.
- Managed departmental needs to ensure seamless realization of the film's conceptual goals.
- Formulated schedule for a three-day overnight shoot to ensure timely film completion.
1st AC On "Song Birds"
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated effectively with the cinematographer, preparing the camera, and enabling the realization of their creative vision.
- Partnered with 3-person camera crew and 3-person lighting crew to ensure preparedness for alterations in shot sequences.
- Ensured precise focus on subjects during shoots to achieve sharp images.
2nd AC On Arte
Cal State Los Angeles
Joshua Tree, CA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Troubleshooted any technical issues encountered with the camera equipment during production shoots.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all camera lenses, batteries, filters, and other related accessories.
- Facilitated precise reporting through continuous communication between three departments to maintain data consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - TV, Film, And Media Studies (production)
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Skills
- Team Management
- Project Planning
- Contingency Planning
- Fluent in Spanish
- [RED Komodo 6K] camera operation
- [Black Magic URSA] camera operation
- Chapman Dolly certified
- Communication
Additional Work Experience
ADS Inc, Advertisement Distribution Services, La Puente,
Customer Service/Delivery Driver, October 2019 – December 2022
- Managed a strict time deadline to make sure that customers had their magazines and paper before noon
- was able to work overnights in an efficient manner and complete my task of getting each delivery done
- was able to handle customer concerns, sort out their problems, and make sure they got their delivery
Timeline
1st AC On "Song Birds"
Cal State Los Angeles
11.2024 - 12.2024
2nd AC On Arte
Cal State Los Angeles
10.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Director On "24/7" Short Film
Cal State Los Angeles
08.2024 - 12.2024
G&E Swing
Ciclavia (CBS)
06.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - TV, Film, And Media Studies (production)
California State University, Los Angeles
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