Lawrence Holmes
Anibok Studios
Jersey City,NJ
12
years of professional experience
Adaptable production leader with experience bridging directors, executives, and crew teams. Strong background in budget forecasting, location scouting, and resolving workflow issues under pressure. Focused on delivering organized, efficient productions with clear communication and reliable results. Resourceful and a quick learner. Known for script breakdown, team coordination, and keeping complex shoots on schedule and within budget.
Work History
Line Producer
4 Years 9 Months- Broke down scripts during pre-production to estimate physical (below-the-line) costs, allocated funds to each department, and tracked daily expenses and maintaineded production efficiency.
- Collaborated with the director and 1st AD to build a realistic shooting timetable.
- Negotiated equipment rentals, secured filming locations and permits, and accommodated transportation for cast & crew.
- Coordinated cross-functional workflows, resolving bottlenecks between departments and external vendors.
- Acted as the central operational bridge between upper producers, studio executives, the director, and individual crew departments
Gaffer
3 Years- Designed lighting setups to match cinematographer's vision & mood board.
- Driving maximum on-air reliability (often targeting 99.999% uptime) for television networks, sports, news, or entertainment channels.
- Designed lighting setups to match director of photography vision and scene requirements.
- Coordinated power distribution and cable runs for safe set operation.
- Evaluated lighting equipment needs and prepared efficient production-ready packages.
Lighting Technician
2 Years 9 Months- Programmed dimmers, consoles, and cue settings to match event requirements and production schedules.
- Installed, focused, and tested lighting fixtures for rental productions, ensuring reliable performance and safe operation.
- Troubleshot electrical and fixture issues quickly, minimizing downtime during setup and operation.
- Maintained lighting equipment, replacing worn components and preparing gear for consistent deployment.
- Made lighting equipment rental suggestions for studios, freelancers and student filmmakers.
On Air Operations Supervisor
1 Year 5 Months- Collaborating with engineering, production, and distribution teams to manage content fulfillment and disaster recovery workflows.
- Driving maximum on-air reliability for television networks, sports, news, or entertainment channels.
- Identifying and resolving technical issues or transmission anomalies instantly under high-pressure conditions.
- Coordinated schedules, staffing, and shift coverage to maintain seamless studio operations.
- Trained team members on equipment handling, procedures, and service expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
- Participated in the Kean University College Football Program.
- Was a member of the Kean Exchange Sports Media Team.
- Was head of the film department.
Skills
Script breakdown
Preproduction coordination
Budget preparation
Budget forecasting
Production planning
Shooting schedule preparation
Location scouting
Casting coordination
Deadline management
Team coordination
Digital media
Production strategy
Timeline
Line Producer
Anibok Studios
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Gaffer
Image Maker Films Productions
12.2018 - 12.2021Read More
Lighting Technician
K&m Rental Department
03.2016 - 12.2018Read More
On Air Operations Supervisor
NBC Universal Studios
09.2014 - 02.2016Read More
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication
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