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HAYLA HIGHTOWER

Queens,NY

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Indepdent Creator

Indepdent
Queens, NY
02.2017 - Current
  • Developed creative concepts and content for comic book stories.
  • Created character designs, world building, and animations/animatics clips for two upcoming comic projects.
  • Created screenplays for scenes in both comics.
  • Developed multicultural characters who work together to overcome conflicts.
  • Created storyboards for scenes within the comic stories.
  • Hand drawn comic strips for episodes.

Indepdent Artist

Indepedent
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Created original artwork for a concert poster for a student of the Roc Nation School of music using program Procreate.
  • Created original art of a fairy mid-flight for a logo design using program Procreate.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
  • Worked on an original piece for a student of Roc Nation's EP music cover using program Procreate.

Assistant Director

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Created the shooting schedule.
  • Tracking daily progress of the filming progress.
  • Checked that cast and crew were all in attendance and maintained order on set.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • All work done on Yamdu.

Director/Writer

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Created a story and screenplay for a short film project "Ring Pop" on program Final Draft 12.
  • Hired cast and crew, acquired all film equipment, and created a schedule to film the project.
  • Created storyboards in accordance with the script.
  • Produced and filmed "Ring Pop" to completion.

Writer

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Created an original story and screenplay for the main 6-minutes short film "Rescue the Baker" on program Final Draft 12.
  • Created original characters, character designs on program Procreate, and a script to fulfill a story.
  • Incorporated world building and intensively researched background material to develop the story.
  • Created storyboards in accordance to the script on paper.

Screenwriter

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed stories, characters, and dialogue for a short film.
  • Collaborated with producers and directors to ensure the script was consistent with the overall vision of the project.
  • Researched potential storylines and themes for upcoming projects.
  • Created storyboards in accordance with the script.

Wardrobe Stylist

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Scheduled fittings for clients when necessary before a shoot date.
  • Inspected garments for any damages prior to film shoots.
  • Kept track of all expenses related to wardrobe items purchased and rented.
  • Assisted clients in selecting wardrobe pieces for film shoot.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Media Arts

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Interests

Activities and Honors , NYFTSA Film Club- engaging in weekly meetings discussing the history of film and going to events around Brooklyn and Manhattan that delve into the industry world.

National Art Honors Society- top qualified students enrolled to create unique and abstract arts allowing their pieces to be put on display and put into competitions and exhibitions.

Midnight Runs- Volunteer program where students venture out to Manhattan at midnight via buses to hand out clothes, shoes, and food to the NYC homeless.

Soup Kitchen- Volunteer program where students volunteer at a soup kitchen and feed those in need.

Timeline

Wardrobe Stylist

Long Island University
01.2025 - 01.2025

Screenwriter

Long Island University
04.2023 - 05.2023

Writer

Long Island University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Director/Writer

Long Island University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Director

Long Island University
01.2022 - 05.2022

Indepdent Artist

Indepedent
09.2021 - Current

Indepdent Creator

Indepdent
02.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Media Arts

Long Island University

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