ELIJAH O. PRUITT
Murfreesboro,USA
Summary
Dean’s List - Fall 2022 & Spring 2024
3x Atlanta University Centers Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success
Awarded CWA ( Creative Writers Award) by faculty and students
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media & Digital Extern
Man Talk Ministries
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Contribute perspective to media planning and assisting with the coordination deliverables for media the plans.
- Assist with the production of web materials, including banners, media units, and marketing HTMLs.
- Shoot/edit short form videos and montages or longer form personality profiles for various social platforms including IG stories, IG Reels, TikTok & YouTube.
- Community management as needed.
Production Crew / Volunteer for TSU Film Project
Tennessee State University
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Support the Production Supervisor in the management of schedules, production logistics, production meetings and Sundance events.
- Manage stage and location set up and wrap out.
- Assist in managing all crew activities during the lab.
- Inventory all Sundance owned equipment.
- Manage one crew for two directors during the lab production days.
- Collaborate with other Crew Chiefs and Production Supervisor to organize day to day shoot logistics.
- Ensure a safe production environment.
Film Production & Film Production student
Georgia Film Academy / Trilith Studio
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assist producers and directors with creating original content for broadcast social and digital platforms.
- Experience:
- Director/Cinematographer, "Remake" - 2023
- Wrote, directed, and served as director of photography for 10-minute short film reimagining a classic noir.
- Collaborated with crew to design practical and motivated lighting schemes.
- Operated as cinematographer, conducting camera blocking and shooting.
- Assist Producers, Directors, and Photojournalists with executing all aspects of the broadcast and digital story-telling process.
- Work on a variety of programming, positive content, long format and digital and social media projects.
- Assist on producing/shooting live and taped field stories, studio newscast production, and live special event programs.
Audio and Visual Volunteer
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinate with Staff each week to create ProPresenter / Proclaim for in-house support, slides, and announcements.
- Film, create, and produce short videos that capture the essence of the church’s vision.
- Assist the media team in the on-going development and effective use of social media for church communications.
Education
Film Production Student
Georgia Film Academy/Trilith Studios
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
05.2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership qualities
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Schedule management
- Staff management
- Scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Organized and efficient
- Computer skills
- Team development
- Strategic planning
- Social media management
- Social media posting
- Plot Development: Cratting compelling and coherent storylines with clear beginnings, middles, and ends
Storytelling Skills:
- Character Development: Creating multi-dimensional, relatable characters with clear motivations
- Pacing: Managing the rhythm of the story to maintain audience interest
- Dialogue Writing: Crafting natural, concise, and purposeful dialogue that reveals character and advances the plot
- Formatting: Mastering industry-standard screenplay formatting (scene headings, action lines, character cues, etc)
- Language and Style: Using language effectively to set tone and mood
- Creative Vision:
- Ability to conceive and develop a compelling story visually
- Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and tone
- Artistic sensibility to craft the look and feel of the film
- Leading a diverse team of cast and crew
- Motivating and inspiring others to realize your vision
- Making decisive choices under pressure
- Clearly conveying your ideas to actors, cinematographers, production designers, and other team members
- Listening to input and collaborating effectively
- Giving constructive feedback
Writing Skills:
Leadership and Management:
Communication Skills:
Timeline
Social Media & Digital Extern
Man Talk Ministries
12.2023 - 05.2024
Production Crew / Volunteer for TSU Film Project
Tennessee State University
03.2023 - 08.2023
Film Production & Film Production student
Georgia Film Academy / Trilith Studio
01.2023 - 05.2023
Audio and Visual Volunteer
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
01.2021 - 02.2023
Film Production Student
Georgia Film Academy/Trilith Studios
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
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