Jean Sergio Leroy
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Creative and driven Writer-Director specializing in character-driven dramas and socially conscious thrillers. Passionate about compelling storytelling, I bring original narratives and a strong visual style to innovative film and television projects. Eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals to create impactful and thought-provoking content for audiences worldwide.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Director
L’Union Fait La Force Films
05.2018 - Current
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries, and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Oversaw post-production process, collaborating with editors to shape the final cut of each film.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Collaborated effectively with writers, refining scripts to ensure compelling storylines and authentic dialogue.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Established a unique visual style for each project by working closely with cinematographers and production designers.
- Directed award-winning films by collaborating with talented cast and crew members.
Associate Producer
Jharper Films
05.2018 - Current
- Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, color correction, and motion graphics creation to achieve high-quality final products.
- Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for new television shows or documentary films.
- Assisted in creating detailed project proposals highlighting key objectives timelines expected outcomes winning trusted clients.
- Assisted in the development of creative concepts that led to increased audience engagement.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
Film Editor
L’Union Fait La Force Films
05.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with editors to create seamless transitions between scenes, elevating overall film quality.
- Played an integral role in the successful completion of numerous film projects, showcasing versatility across various genres and formats.
- Prepared film inspection reports, attendance sheets and log books and set up and inspected curtain and screen controls and organized equipment to achieve smooth and efficient showings.
- Assessed final student film projects using established rubrics, providing detailed feedback on areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
Education
AAS - Filmmaking
Houston Community College
Certificate - Video Production
Lewis A. Wilson Technological Center
Skills
- Film & Television Production: Wide-ranging knowledge of film & video projects from inception to completion Effective at organizing & coordinating shoots; experience using production equipment Conducts script analysis & contributes to script changes Ability to write & edit scenes, treatments, & scripts; film & video editing
- Administration & Communication: Provides efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants & staff Prioritizes & organizes workloads to meet strict deadlines; training & support of team members Establishes & maintains strong working relationships with management, staff, & internal/external groups
- Technical Proficiencies: Proficient Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Proficient Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Acrobat; Proficient: Final Cut Pro X, Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling, iMovie, DaVinci Resolve Studio 20; Proficient: Canon & Sony Digital Video Cameras; Type 35 wpm; Multi-line telephone; Data imaging, storage, and distribution; 2nd Language: Creole/French
- Strengths & Accomplishments: Enthusiastic & creative; demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines & objectives Excellent organizational & communication talents; solid skills in improving productivity & efficiency while reducing costs
Timeline
Film Director
L’Union Fait La Force Films
05.2018 - Current
Associate Producer
Jharper Films
05.2018 - Current
Film Editor
L’Union Fait La Force Films
05.2018 - Current
AAS - Filmmaking
Houston Community College
Certificate - Video Production
Lewis A. Wilson Technological Center
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