Yalawa Quarles
Kennesaw,United States
Summary
Organized and dependable Script Writer and Filmmaker. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With a background handling administrative duties and client relations. Eager and willing to learn and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Film Director
Clayton State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
- Wrote, and directed project.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
Casting Director
Clayton State University
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
- Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
- Conducted interviews with 80 candidates to test suitability.
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
- Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
Television Producer
Tstarzz Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Tstarzz network brand.
Script Supervisor
Daven Star Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Watched scenes before and after post-production to check for continuity and script adherence.
- Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots.
- Retyped scripts quickly and accurately based on large changes.
- Read scripts to double check for continuity.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Certificate - Writing And Production
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA08.2022
Skills
- Public Entertainment
- Crew Hiring
- Work Crew Coordination
- Creative Strategies
- News Stories Writing
- Talent Booking
- Administrative Support
- Script Research and Studying
- Short Stories
- Actor Selection and Auditioning
- Producing Stories
- Script Approvals
Accomplishments
- Signed a two book contract with a renowned publishing company.
- Script was selected by Clayton State University to be filmed and shown to future film students entering into their film program.
Timeline
Short Film Director
Clayton State University
12.2021 - 12.2022
Casting Director
Clayton State University
11.2021 - 11.2021
Television Producer
Tstarzz Entertainment
02.2018 - 11.2020
Script Supervisor
Daven Star Entertainment
08.2017 - 12.2018
Certificate - Writing And Production
Clayton State University