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Kayla Brown

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Motivated producer and assistant director with solid experience managing of small-scale projects, including budgeting. Expertise in project coordination, budget management, and on-set operations, drawing on these skills honed through extensive involvement in student shoots. The use of problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach ensures seamless production, well striving to infuse every project with authenticity, integrity, and passion.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/ First Assistant Director

Calvin University
01.2024 - 03.2024

Latent Space - Student Short Film

  • Created production schedules that allowed all crew members to stay on task and on time.
  • Master Schedule, Shooting Schedule, Shot Schedule
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew allowing everyone to be on time.
  • Fostered positive working environments by promoting open communication channels among team members during 22 project meetings.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, to align project objectives and timelines
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining production processes

Second Assistant Film Director

Calvin University
02.2024 - 02.2024

Valentine's Vendetta - Student Short Film

  • Ensured crew met daily shooting goals.
  • Created sides for all cast and crew for each shoot day.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew allowing everyone to be on time
  • Maintained organization of A.D. paperwork to keep on task.
  • Collaborated with 2 producers and screenwriters to make a collective vision.

Producer/Assistant Director

Calvin University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Some Strings Attached - Student Short Film

  • Fostered positive working environments by promoting open communication channels among team members.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow.
  • Led 8 brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and safety protocols during all stages of production
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery during 16 production meetings.
  • Planned video shoots on location.
  • Coordinated materials for film festivals and awards.

Second Assistant Director

Compass College
02.2022 - 03.2022

Daughter - Student Short Film

  • Streamlined shooting schedules by collaborating with the First Assistant Director and production team
  • Fostered positive relationships with local communities while filming on location, ensuring minimal disruptions to residents or businesses
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during production shoots
  • Facilitated smooth scene transitions by effectively managing call sheets, shot lists, and sides

Education

Bachelor of Film And Television - Film Production

Calvin University
3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Facing History New Tech High School
3213 Montclair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
05.2021

Skills

Competent in Budgeting and finance

  • Project management
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leader
  • Risk management processes and analysis
  • Location Scouting
  • Meticulous Planning
  • Script Analysis
  • Collaboration and Delegation
  • Innovative thinking
  • Knowledge of film equipment
  • Experience with filming in various conditions
  • Works well under pressure

Timeline

Second Assistant Film Director

Calvin University
02.2024 - 02.2024

Producer/ First Assistant Director

Calvin University
01.2024 - 03.2024

Producer/Assistant Director

Calvin University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Second Assistant Director

Compass College
02.2022 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Film And Television - Film Production

Calvin University

High School Diploma -

Facing History New Tech High School
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