Elijah Davis
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Intern
StudioCanal
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed coverage on several scripts, books and films submitted to the company.
- Prepared research decks on topics such as Artificial Intelligence and the dual union strikes.
- Collaborated on developing marketing tactics for feature film distribution.
Producer's Assistant
Vanishing Angle
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted producers Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger with digital archiving and project research.
- Aided social media and marketing team by preparing deliverables for distributors/partners.
- Managed schedules and assisted in setting up meeting times.
Co-Founder
Pretty Good Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Founded independent production company.
- Served as writer, director, producer, cinematographer and editor on twelve short film projects.
- Raised funds for various short films and proof of concepts.
Research/Development Intern
INE Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized, produced and reviewed pitch decks for projects in development.
- Scoured various social media sites to find colorful characters to be pitched as shows to company leaders.
Development Intern
Threshold Entertainment
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created and managed actor and director assignments for projects in development.
- Pitched talent for green-lit projects based on filmic/media knowledge.
Founder/Sole Contributor
DavisMovieReviews
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Created and ran Instagram page and website for critical reviews of films.
- Screened and critiqued over 1,000 films in 4 years, including over 150 professional reviews.
- Became a member of the African American Film Critics Association.
- Became a staff writer for The College Contemporary.
Education
BA Cinema And Media Studies - Screenwriting Minor
University of Southern California
Skills
- Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, etc)
- Film Criticism
- Script Coverage
- Graphic Design, Pitch Decks and Look Books
- Attention to Detail
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Schedule Management
- Editing (Avid, Premiere, Final Cut)
- Note Taking
- Budgeting and Scheduling (Movie Magic)
Additional Information
Executive Producer of Three Colors: Pan-African
- Created concept, built team and independently raised funds for anthology feature project.
- Sourced talented writers to generate scripts within the guidelines of project mandate.
- Managed day-to-day project operations from concept to development to production.
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President/Co-Founder of Los Angeles Screening Club
- Organized groups of students to attend screening events at independent theaters across LA.
- Built base of over 500 members from scratch.
- Curated and hosted speaker events with industry professionals such as Mary Sweeney.
- Built symbiotic relationships with theaters to cultivate stronger culture surrounding big screen exhibition.
Miscellaneous
Member of 2023 USC Cannes Classics Cohort.
- Attended the Cannes Film Festival
- Wrote reviews and reports regarding premieres and other events surrounding the festival.
- Learned about festival sales models from industry executives.
Timeline
Development Intern
StudioCanal
05.2023 - 08.2023
Producer's Assistant
Vanishing Angle
01.2023 - 05.2023
Research/Development Intern
INE Entertainment
06.2022 - 08.2022
Development Intern
Threshold Entertainment
06.2022 - 08.2022
Co-Founder
Pretty Good Pictures
01.2021 - Current
Founder/Sole Contributor
DavisMovieReviews
11.2017 - 09.2020
BA Cinema And Media Studies - Screenwriting Minor
University of Southern California