Eric Tam
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with hands-on experience in production assistance and grip operations. Known for strong time management and set organization, contributing to seamless production processes and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Assistant
Greencard Pictures
Davis/Sacramento, CA
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Supported daily production tasks, facilitating smooth workflow.
- Maintained clear communication between production staff and crew members.
- Documented daily production activities, including mic checkout, crafty services, and gear load out.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to the location effectively with company moves.
- Ran errands for the production team, including coffee runs and document printouts.
Grip
Footloose Vintage (Spec, Commercial)
Yuba City, California
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Set up and operate grip equipment such as dollies, cranes, jib arms, and tracks for camera movement.
- Set up, rigged, and mounted equipment to ensure adaptability to changing weather conditions.
- Placed flags, nets, silks, scrims, bounce boards and diffusers to control light intensity or direction.
- Set up light overheads and executed lighting plans during production days.
- Learned to operate basic lighting equipment under the supervision of experienced staff.
- Supported crew members by transporting items between locations efficiently.
Production Assistant
Franklin Pictures
Sacramento, California
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Executed errands for production team, providing timely support for various tasks.
- Coordinated five company moves in one day, managing gear trucks and personnel vans for loading and transport.
Production Assistant
Sleeping On Water (Indie)
Sacramento, CA
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Coordinated daily production tasks to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Operated various vehicles including gear cars, camera cars, and U-hauls to support production needs.
- Managed runs and organization of crafty services for events.
PA/Boom Operator
The Otherside (Zakius Boquet Indie)
Sacramento, California
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Operated boom equipment to enhance audio quality during film and television productions.
- Set up and operated boom microphone for precise dialogue recording on set.
- Monitored and adjusted audio levels during filming to ensure clarity and consistency throughout takes.
- Organized cables, cords, batteries, receivers, transmitters. prior to each shoot day.
- Supported various production roles, including grip, sound, and general assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film (Production)
Sacramento State University
Sacramento05-2026
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Audio recording
- Set organization
- Logistics planning
- Equipment transportation
- Time management
- Set etiquette
- Physical stamina
- Punctuality
- Continuous improvement
- Team communication
- Versatile
Certification
Kincade Productions - PA Certification
Affiliations
Film Office PA - Film Sac + Media Summer 2025
Timeline
Production Assistant
Greencard Pictures
03.2026 - 03.2026
Grip
Footloose Vintage (Spec, Commercial)
01.2026 - 01.2026
Production Assistant
Franklin Pictures
08.2025 - 08.2025
Production Assistant
Sleeping On Water (Indie)
04.2025 - 04.2025
PA/Boom Operator
The Otherside (Zakius Boquet Indie)
02.2025 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Film (Production)
Sacramento State University