Keenan Gray
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and articulate professional looking to collaborate on creative projects with like minded people. Offers many years experience in the film industry, a deep understanding of art, the ability to handle high stress environments, lead by example and do a back flip.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Production Assistant
Saturday Night Live
New York, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Aided directorial teams by directing background actors on scene placement, emotion and pacing.
- Assisted producer and directorial teams during shoot days by organizing host/cast/background readiness, crew timeliness, and set preparations.
- Organized, the transportation, holding and meals of over 60 background actors under extreme time constraint.
Director/Prducer
Sorta Kinda True (Short Film)
New York, NY
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Supervised the organization of a full, two day shoot, including location scout, production equipment, actors, crew, transportation and daily schedules.
- Facilitated the performances of a 3 person cast during two long shoot day.
- lead the entire film production to the completion of a short film without any major mishaps or set backs.
- Problem solved in the moment effectively and quickly.
Assistant Director
Sugar Baby TV Show
New York, NY
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Worked closely with the producer and director to developed daily schedules for a 9 day shoot.
- Ensured punctuality and maintained organizational efficiency to wrap each day on time.
- Built lasting working relationships with both cast and crew for years to come.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy In The Circus Arts & Hand To Hand
L'École National De Cirque De Montrèal
Montreal, Canada05-2018
Skills
- Recognized as a "people person" with exceptional communication skills
- The ability to lead calmly and by example
- An obsession to detail with the ability to Problem-Solve quickly and creatively
- Extremely proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficient in working on tight deadlines and quick to learn
- Can ride a unicycle and hold a handstand for a minute and a half
- Proficient in French
Accomplishments
- From 15 to 18 years old, I performed over 300 shows over the course of 4 summers with the circus. This helped raise over $300,000 for nonprofits around New England.
- At the age of 18, I was accepted on the first try, into one of the best circus schools in the world. Over 500 people audition and only 25 get in each year.
- In high school I won 24 gold medals in rowing.
Timeline
Director/Prducer
Sorta Kinda True (Short Film)
03.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Director
Sugar Baby TV Show
08.2021 - 09.2024
Background Production Assistant
Saturday Night Live
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy In The Circus Arts & Hand To Hand
L'École National De Cirque De Montrèal
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