Katie Debnam
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated professional with a proven track record in the film industry, specializing in the AD Department. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a variety of different levels in both preproduction, by managing different script breakdowns and shooting schedules, to production, assists in "making the day" by thriving in fast-pace set environments. Seeking a challenging position allows for continued growth within the AD Department.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Director
Lesions, LLC.
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed and rearranged one-liner shooting schedule and distributed it to department keys
- Managed the set by remaining in constant communication with Director, DP, and other department keys
- Reviewed daily call sheets before they were distributed to cast and crew.
Graduate Student Assistant
Liberty University
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Gave tours for incoming students of the different facilities that are offered within the center
- Assisted professors in sending emails to staff and students, grading assignments, and proctoring exams
- Supervised and organized assignments, due dates, and daily lesson plans for twelve different courses, 60 students per course.
Production Assistant
ReelWorks Studios
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with the director on background talent wants and needs
- Managed background talent on day-of with dietary needs and meal counts, coordinating call times, and escorting back and forth to set
- Communicated with department keys to assist in communicating the correct hair, make-up, and wardrobe.
Second Assistant Director
Lachlan Films
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepared and sent out daily call sheets and production reports to respective cast and crew.
- Communicated with the First Assistant Director about updated ETAs for when cast would be "camera ready", transported cast back and forth to set, and assisted in answering any urgent questions from cast.
- Oversaw and led the other production assistants on set by determining lock-up locations, echoing set lock-up roll call, and was ready to jump in for the First Assistant Director, if needed.
Education
M.A. in Strategic Communications -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
B.S. in Cinematic Arts -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Organized and Resourceful
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Movie Magic Budgeting
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Final Draft 11
Timeline
1st Assistant Director
Lesions, LLC.
07.2023 - 08.2023
Production Assistant
ReelWorks Studios
03.2022 - 04.2022
Graduate Student Assistant
Liberty University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Second Assistant Director
Lachlan Films
04.2021 - 06.2021
M.A. in Strategic Communications -
Liberty University
B.S. in Cinematic Arts -
Liberty University
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