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Emily Knight

Henderson,Nevada

Summary

Pursuing a career in film has been my one and only dream since I was a little girl. I have never felt the euphoric feeling I get whenever I am working on a film project. When my pen hits the paper, it doesn’t stop. My imagination gets an adrenaline rush. The creativity when writing and making an animation or film is what drives me. I have always been a creative person and being able to make anything that pops into your head come to life in a film is beautiful. I can make anything I want! There is so much range that I want to play with. I have an idea for a zombie film, but I also want to make a documentary about black independent filmmakers. I am in the process of writing two animation films that I know will be Oscar nominated when I am done! Whenever I have free time, I am writing. I want my life to be film 24/7. When you can’t think about anything, but that one thing-that is your passion. I am a hard-working individual with a positive attitude. I love every part of making a film idea come to life. The writing, the lighting, camera work, acting, voice overs, editing, audio/sound. It takes so much, but it is so worth it. Seeing your creative idea on a big screen and seeing all of your hard work in its final, finished edit is breathtaking. I cannot wait to become the astonishing filmmaker I am going to be. The astonishing filmmaker I am DESTINED to be. Thank you to Animation Mentor for giving me a scholarship to start my animation career!

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Actress

Bryan William's PlayTime film
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Starred as second female lead, antagonist of the film
  • Submitted to 3 film festivals.
  • Film Description: Tina Washington begins to have strange visions when her boyfriend's childhood friend comes for a birthday celebration, leading to a series of horrifying encounters.
  • Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with fellow cast members, crew members, directors.
  • Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
  • Adapted well to unexpected situations such as technical difficulties or changes in schedule.
  • Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
  • Created believable characterizations by using vocal inflections, body language, and facial expressions appropriately.
  • Portrayed and interpreted roles with speech, gestures and body movements to entertain and inform audiences.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
  • Remained flexible when changes were made to the script or blocking during rehearsals or shows.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.
  • Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
  • Maintained focus on performance throughout duration of show.
  • Organized headshots and resumes into portfolio booklets for casting agents and directors.

Creative Writer

Josh Hollum's
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Animator/Writer of the series
  • Invested and funded series. Pitched to Inspire to Enchant Productions, Netflix and Hulu
  • Ongoing project
  • Project on hold until further notice. Creator of the series had a serious surgery operated and recovering.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.
  • Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite articles on various topics.
  • Explored [Type], [Type] and [Type] themes in different poems, songs and books, enhancing abilities and engaging new audiences.
  • Created outlines outlining structure and flow of narrative pieces before beginning actual writing process.
  • Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
  • Put together storyboards based on development choices, direction and cinematography.
  • Animated characters in 3D computer programs like Maya, Blender or Cinema 4D.
  • Developed characters, props, backgrounds and other elements of the animation.
  • Developed procedures for storyboard composition, action and storytelling to complete projects.
  • Rendered 3D models using lighting techniques such as shading, ambient occlusion, global illumination and ray tracing.
  • Adapted existing artwork from traditional mediums such as pencil drawings or paintings into digital formats suitable for use in animations.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Actress

Matt Colston Film Director
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • I was a student named Brandie in This Is Water
  • https://www.jacyduan.com/film-tv
  • https://www.hiddenpoolproductions.com/this-is-water/ Trailer

  • Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
  • Communicated characters or situations to audience through speech, body language and movement.
  • Rehearsed for roles alone and with fellow actors.
  • Rehearsed lines alone and with partners or teams to solidify top-notch delivery.
  • Learned lines quickly and accurately for auditions and performances.
  • Developed characters through research, improvisation, and practice with the director.
  • Maintained focus on performance throughout duration of show.
  • Attended rehearsals to hone skills in preparation for performance.
  • Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
  • Adhered to costume requirements of each role while maintaining comfortability on stage.
  • Traveled extensively for work purposes including auditioning for roles, attending workshops and classes.
  • Remained flexible when changes were made to the script or blocking during rehearsals or shows.
  • Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.

Agent

The Studio Group
Las Vegas
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Casting Agency.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding confidentiality of client information.
  • Scheduled and attended 2 appointments per week.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
  • Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines.
  • Researched roles to learn traits, mannerisms, accents and other key features of characters.
  • Wrote original materials and adapted details from public information to achieve dramatic, narrative or comedic effects.
  • Organized headshots and resumes into portfolio booklets for casting agents and directors.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Memorized basic scripts and dialogue for television appearances.
  • Traveled extensively for work purposes including auditioning for roles, attending workshops and classes.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.

Film Scout

MOORvision
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Film Scout
  • MOORvision was created by two best friends from New York

  • Managed daily paperwork including timesheets, budgets, release forms.
  • Kept video libraries and related documentation organized for easy retrieval.
  • Assisted in pre-production tasks such as script breakdowns, shot lists, and scheduling.
  • Arranged films into sequences and verified chronology.
  • Attended meetings between directors and producers to gain insight into upcoming projects.
  • Researched and reviewed breaking news, press releases and other information to identify newsworthy stories for shows and segments.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Script Writer

Element Media Network
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Filmmaker/writer
  • Formulated creative strategies to engage readership through storytelling techniques.
  • Wrote using client's personal verbiage and reading level, creating more appealing messages.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with editors to discuss progress on current projects.
  • Provided constructive feedback on peers' work during peer-review sessions.
  • Created new ideas, products and story boards for new marketing campaigns.
  • Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
  • Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
  • Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
  • Created outlines to organize ideas into logical sequences within stories.
  • Worked closely with editors to ensure accuracy of facts presented in stories.
  • Incorporated feedback from editors and subject matter experts into writing material.
  • Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor or editor.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas and put forward solutions to issues.

Education

Animation Basics - Animation

Animation Mentor
Los Angeles, CA
01-2025

Skills

  • Character Development
  • Creative
  • Production Support
  • Live Performances
  • Reading Scripts
  • Skilled Problem Solver
  • Script Memorization
  • Performance Improvement
  • Adaptable
  • Enthusiastic
  • Proficient in Maya
  • Experienced in Adobe Premier
  • Animation Pipeline Familiarity
  • Story Development
  • Audio and Visual Effects
  • Deadline Management
  • Animation
  • Editing
  • Hand Sketching

Timeline

Actress

Bryan William's PlayTime film
07.2023 - Current

Actress

Matt Colston Film Director
07.2023 - 08.2023

Creative Writer

Josh Hollum's
03.2023 - 11.2023

Agent

The Studio Group
01.2022 - 01.2023

Film Scout

MOORvision
01.2021 - 01.2022

Script Writer

Element Media Network
01.2021 - 01.2022

Animation Basics - Animation

Animation Mentor

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