James Muery
Summary
Dependable Production Assistant with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities. Hardworking professional eager to pitch in and help, including escorting actors to trailers, building sets and photographing locations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film - Nicole Chi Amen
Film Production Assistant
Charles Schwab "Welcome Back To The Office"
06.2023 - Current
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
- Acted as stand-in for actors to ensure proper lighting setup.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film D. Nicole Chi Amen
03.2023 - Current
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
Key Grip
MFA Thesis Film - Alessandro Giovanni Lunghi
06.2022 - Current
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.
- Coordinated with gaffer and camera crew to determine scene lighting and camera placement.
- Collaborated with camera crew and director to provide effective filming strategy and camera placement.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Liaised with directors and producers to achieve desired look and feel of scenes and subjects.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film - Jacob Reichers
04.2022 - Current
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Implemented COVID safety recommendations and completed safety logs
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Established and maintained relationships with content providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio, Television & Film
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX06.2023
Skills
- Set Lock up Procedures
- Film Deliveries
- Proficient in [Software]
- Production Support
- Film Crew Support
- Safety Management
- Set Breakdowns
- Project Support
Timeline
Film Production Assistant
Charles Schwab "Welcome Back To The Office"
06.2023 - Current
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film D. Nicole Chi Amen
03.2023 - Current
Key Grip
MFA Thesis Film - Alessandro Giovanni Lunghi
06.2022 - Current
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film - Jacob Reichers
04.2022 - Current
Film Production Assistant
MFA Thesis Film - Nicole Chi Amen
Bachelor of Science - Radio, Television & Film
University of Texas At Austin
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