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Layla Al-Alawi

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

A highly dedicated and hardworking film student with a keen eye for storytelling, technical proficiency, and a positive, open-minded attitude.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of "Chavez Ravine"

USC School of Cinematic Arts
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Working with emmy-winning director Robert Schiller and USC's School of Dramatic Arts to direct a multi camera live shoot for "Chavez Ravine."
  • Role includes creating shooting drafts, working with crew, setting shots, and cutting shots.
  • Must be highly organized, communicative, ability to work under live conditions.

Film Production and Development Intern

Carter Salute Productions
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023

Carter Salute Productions is a women-owned production Company that works on Film/TV projects focused on law, politics, and education. (Featured/ collaborated with Hulu, Forbes, Essence, and People Host)

  • Responsible for booking talent, and assisting with storyboards, scripts, pitch decks, and with network pitches.
  • Also helped with social media management (including creation of content) of various project handles, as well as creating/editing promotion videos and sizzles to be sent out to other production companies.
  • Had to be organized, reliable, and obtain an extremely strong ability to delegate tasks.

Intern

Dubois Pelin & Associates for Golden Globes
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023

An entertainment strategist company that produces gift suites for many well-known festivals, including the Golden Globes 2024 and the Grammy's 2024.

  • Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks, research, and emailing agents, producers, talent, or their management.
  • Responsible for touring the nominees/management before Golden Globes and Grammy's.
  • Must be extremely professional, very organized, and have a go-getter attitude.

Intern

HollyShorts Film Festival
Hollywood, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023

HollyShorts is an annual film festival in Hollywood that engages its community by spotlighting short films year-round through monthly screenings, panels, and networking events.

  • Involved in organizing data/schedules, executing orders from superiors, ushering talent and sponsors for the day, and being very professional in a high-stress setting.

Production Intern

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023

Santa Barbara International Film Festival boasts screenings of over 200 feature films and shorts, which also include celebrity tributes, industry panels, and education programs.

  • I was requested to work at the SBIFF the following year for production. Jobs included handling the red carpet with talent, delegating different tasks, and communicating with team/leaders.
  • Had to work under high-pressure environments and be very professional amongst talent, crew, sponsors, and the audience.
  • Learned to problem solve, work with a team, and be adaptable in any environment.

Film Production Intern

Golden Parachute Entertainment
Orange, CA
05.2022 - 09.2022

GPSE is an independent production company currently developing acquired novels into an action-adventure film trilogy.

  • Responsibilities included location scouting, organizing film permits, and budgeting and scheduling.
  • I also aided with product placement, stock film libraries, music licensing, and script breakdown.

VIP Intern

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2022 - 03.2022

Santa Barbara International Film Festival boasts screenings of over 200 feature films and shorts, which also include celebrity tributes, industry panels, and education programs.

  • As a VIP Intern, tasks included organizing seating charts/files, ushering VIP sponsors throughout the evening, aiding the talent after-parties, and executing tasks given by leaders.
  • Built professional working relationships with peers and supervisors by following and successfully following orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Media Studies

USC School of Cinematic Arts
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Emphasis in Arts & Humanities - Film Production

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Technology Literate (Google and Microsoft)
  • Editing Knowledge (Adobe, Final Cut, IMovie)
  • Basic use of Camera Set Up
  • Social Media Literate
  • Admin Work Experience
  • Teamwork, Collaboration and Leadership
  • Strong Academic Record
  • A Positive Attitude

Projects

Siren Salon (09/2023)

Production Assistant

Fire for You (01/2023 - 04/2023)

Created and Directed by

Love is a Losing Game (08/2022 - 02/2023)

Writer, Director and Producer

  • Awarded "Best Director" and "Best Picture" at the SBCC Film Awards by media professional judges, including the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, out of many talented submissions.

Wet Nightmare (09/2022)

2nd Camera Assistant 

Dolce Gelato Advertisement (03/2021 - 04/2021)

Director and Producer 

Breaker Live (09/2018 - 06/2020)

Executive Producer 

Timeline

Director of "Chavez Ravine"

USC School of Cinematic Arts
03.2024 - 04.2024

Film Production and Development Intern

Carter Salute Productions
09.2023 - 12.2023

Intern

Dubois Pelin & Associates for Golden Globes
09.2023 - 12.2023

Intern

HollyShorts Film Festival
07.2023 - 08.2023

Production Intern

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
12.2022 - 02.2023

Film Production Intern

Golden Parachute Entertainment
05.2022 - 09.2022

VIP Intern

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
02.2022 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Media Studies

USC School of Cinematic Arts

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Emphasis in Arts & Humanities - Film Production

Santa Barbara City College
Layla Al-Alawi