Ellie Acevedo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic film director with a strong foundation in scriptwriting and cinematography techniques. Skilled in creative collaboration and budgeting, successfully directing projects from concept to completion while enhancing storytelling through effective post-production strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Producer
Independant
Los Angeles, California
01.2025 - Current
- Managed production schedules and budgets for multiple film projects.
- Forged partnerships with vendors to secure equipment and location services, enhancing production quality.
- Led promotional activities and marketing strategies for film releases, boosting audience engagement and visibility.
- Arranged post-production activities such as audio mixing, color correction and visual effects creation.
- Participated in film selection processes at festivals or award ceremonies.
- Oversaw filming processes, ensuring precise camera setup, optimal lighting, sound recording, and special effects implementation.
Film Director
Independant
Los Angeles, California
10.2024 - Current
- Directed film projects from concept to completion within independent production settings.
- Managed casting calls and selected actors to enhance character authenticity across productions.
- Collaborated with writers and producers to develop engaging scripts and storylines.
- Developed project budget and monitored expenditures to ensure financial viability during production.
- Coordinated post-production activities, including color correction and audio mixing, to achieve high-quality final product.
Screenwriter
Independant
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - Current
- Crafted original screenplays for independent film projects, contributing to unique storytelling.
- Partnered with directors to refine scripts, improving narrative depth and character development.
- Engaged with industry professionals to identify and secure collaboration opportunities.
- Fact checked uses of true or historical events in writings.
Portrait Photographer
Freelance
Los Angeles, California
08.2020 - Current
- Captured high-quality portraits for diverse clients, enhancing their personal brand and memories.
- Developed creative concepts for personalized photo sessions, aligning client vision with artistic execution.
- Edited images using industry-standard software to enhance final presentations.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for photoshoots to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with makeup artists, hairstylists, and set designers to create cohesive and visually stunning photo shoots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Directing
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2021
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- Avid Pro Tools
- Avid S6 Control Surface
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sound editing & basic mix workflows
- Color correction & cinematic color grading
- Retouching & image compositing
- Shot composition & lighting design
- On-set workflow coordination
- Project management
- Scriptwriting
- Creative collaboration
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Graphic design
- Cinematography techniques
Timeline
Film Producer
Independant
01.2025 - Current
Film Director
Independant
10.2024 - Current
Screenwriter
Independant
03.2023 - Current
Portrait Photographer
Freelance
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Directing
Los Angeles Film School
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University