DIANA BUDKO
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative, detail-oriented, hard-working and passionate storyteller with strong organizational skills; love for collaborative process and ability to take responsibility to ensure the team achieves its set goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Independent Filmmaker
Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Ensured high-quality audiovisual components by overseeing post-production editing process from start to finish.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
Actor
Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Sought out auditions for different roles, arriving on time and well-prepared.
- Expanded professional network by attending workshops, conferences, and industry events, leading to increased opportunities for collaboration.
- Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
Lead Actor
West Valley Playhouse
West San Fernando Valley
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Elevated ensemble scenes through exceptional teamwork skills that cultivated a collaborative atmosphere among cast members.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Developed strong working relationships with crew members, creating a supportive and efficient work environment on set.
Theater Actor
AADA Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Utilized exceptional memorization skills to learn scripts quickly and accurately, enabling efficient rehearsal processes for entire casts.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.
Musician
Rostov Oblast School Of Music
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Fulfilled roles in orchestras and chamber ensembles, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
- Maintained peak performance standards by diligently practicing technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, etudes, and solo literature daily.
- Contributed to successful fundraising and charity events with outstanding performances.
Private Event Coordinator
Self-employeed
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed customized events that exceeded client expectations, resulting in repeat business.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Implemented creative solutions to address unforeseen challenges during event execution while minimizing disruptions to guests or clients.
Education
Crystal Bowl Training - Music Performance
The Sacred Science of Sound Chrystal Alchemy
Rancho Palos Verdes10.2023
Associate of Arts - Acting
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York05.2022
Summer Conservatory Enhanced Curriculum Option - Acting
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
08.2021
Short Course - Acting
London Academy of Music And Dramatic Art
London, UK08.2019
Dynamic Acting For Young Actors Courses - Acting
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
London, UK07.2019
Summer Program - Filmmaking & Acting For Films
New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, CA07.2019
Skills
- Visual Storytelling
- Story Development
- Public Speaking
- Creative Writing & Screen Writing
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Proactive, self-motivated; have the ability to work in high-pressure environments while staying calm & positive, ensuring that we meet our deadlines
- Works with Lightroom, Canva, Runway ML
- Yoga, Pilates, Tennis
- Experience in Physical / Epic / Promenade / Immersive / Musical Theatres
- Improvisation Techniques
- Directing experience
- Production Operations
Accomplishments
- Performing Arts Scholarship - Queen Ethelburga's College
- Merit Scholarship - The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Laureate of multiple National Festivals & Competitions in Russia - Solo Violin
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Independent Filmmaker
Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current
Actor
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
Lead Actor
West Valley Playhouse
05.2023 - 07.2023
Theater Actor
AADA Theatre
07.2022 - 05.2023
Musician
Rostov Oblast School Of Music
09.2013 - 12.2015
Private Event Coordinator
Self-employeed
01.2013 - 12.2015
Crystal Bowl Training - Music Performance
The Sacred Science of Sound Chrystal Alchemy
Associate of Arts - Acting
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Summer Conservatory Enhanced Curriculum Option - Acting
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Short Course - Acting
London Academy of Music And Dramatic Art
Dynamic Acting For Young Actors Courses - Acting
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Summer Program - Filmmaking & Acting For Films
New York Film Academy