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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

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