Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
References
Film Projects
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Macaela Salomon

Macaela Salomon

Solon,OH

Summary

Reliable Production Assistant with background in managing and coordinating production processes. Strengths include maintaining tight schedules, ensuring quality control, and facilitating communication across teams. Have played crucial role in streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and productivity within previous work environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Assistant/Crafty

Helix and DKC O&M Productions
Cleveland, OH
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Pick up equipment and food
  • Pick up and drop off crew
  • Set up and tear down crafty table
  • Assist camera and lighting department
  • Helped out wherever I was needed

Locations Assistant/Set PA

Warner Bros - S&K Productions INC.
Cleveland, OH
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Oversee construction, set design, and lighting departments on location
  • Set up/Breakdown tents, AC units, Generators, Traffic Cones, Bathrooms
  • Assist Key ALM and ALM on set during prep, production, and wrap
  • Checking in on each department while on location
  • Making sure locations are secured
  • Assisting with equipment management
  • Direct traffic and pedestrians during lockdown
  • Assisting in Lockdowns of outer area of locations when being shot
  • Direct and guide traffic during, before, and after shooting
  • Working with Production and AD team

Intern

American High Production Company
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Write script coverage reports on feature films and tv pilots.
  • Created promotional content for social media platforms.
  • Workshops with professionals in the industry.
  • Vetting new applications for new interns.
  • Creating excel grides and lists.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television - Directing Concentration

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Skills

  • Premier Pro
  • Pro Tools
  • Final Draft
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Outlook
  • OneDrive
  • Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Scriptation
  • Visual storytelling
  • Time management
  • Social media development
  • Script breakdown/reading
  • Script coverage
  • Shot lists
  • Storyboards
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Active listening
  • Color correction
  • Cinematography
  • Production design
  • Creative thinking
  • Sound design
  • Documentary production
  • Video editing
  • Creative storytelling
  • Camera operation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Film production
  • Creative collaboration
  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Production
  • Film crew support
  • Production preparation
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Camera operation assistance

Certification

  • ARRI Sky Panel LED
  • Astera LED
  • Kino-Flo LED
  • Cannon C100
  • Sony FX6
  • HMI

References

  • Matt Sacca, American High Production Company, matt@americanhigh.com, (856) 472 - 2289
  • Ian Easterbrook, Warner Bro's, ian.easterbrook@warnerprod.com, (980) 322 - 7933
  • James Water, james@cantonfilm.com, (330) 284 - 9233
  • Mike Wendt, Greater Cleveland Film Commission, mwendt@clevelandfilm.com, (440) 376 - 0711
  • Alexis Auditore, Marvel Studios, aauditore@marvelstudios.com, aauditore@gmail.com

Film Projects

  • Silence Unseen, Short Film, DePaul University, Director, Executive Producer, 10/23, created shotlist and schedule, handled the food and transportation.
  • The Edge of Extinction, Short Film, DePaul University, AD, Second AC, Production Designer, 11/23, Slated for the camera, helped with shot list, created a prop/costume list, kept track of time and schedule.
  • I Know What You Did, Short Film, Skye Parker Productions, Director, Executive Producer, Writer, 02/24, created storyboard, did casting, handled the finances, used my production company.
  • The Big Yes And, Scripted Short TV Show, DePaul University, Cinematographer, Script supervisor, Gaffer, 03/24, Created the shot list, helped light the episode, took notes on changes and continuity.
  • Friday Night Frights, Variety Live Show, DePaul University, Showrunner, 03/24, created the look book, concept, helped find hosts and guest celebrities, work with director, floor manager, writer, and AD.
  • Burn, Short Film, DePaul University, AD, 2nd AC, Unit Production Manager, 04/24, Created schedules, crew calls, production summaries, handling location, slating.
  • The Light Factory, Student Film, DePaul University, Producer, 04/24 - 05/24, Created schedules, finding crew, handling locations, worked with production office and studio's stages.
  • Out In the Open, Student Film, DePaul University, DP, Gaffer, AD, 05/24, Create shot list, create lighting scheme, operate camera, help work on look book.
  • Don't Fear the Dark, Short Film, Sky Parker Productions, Director, 09/24, Created storyboard, look book, found cast, crew, and locations.
  • Night Terrors, Scripted Short TV Show, DePaul University, Producer, AD, Casting Director, 08/24 - Present, Helped with finding crew and casting, budget, locations, schedule, and call sheets.
  • 5 Pages Long, Student Film, DePaul University, Director, AD, Casting Director, 01/25 - 03/25, Created call sheet, schedule, hired cast, created script analysis.
  • Belly of The Beast, 2nd AD, 03/25, Assisted 1st AD and production team, helped with call sheet, handled actor care and transportation.
  • SooSoos, Producer, 1st AD, 02/25-05/25, Created the schedule and call sheet, handled cast and crew information, location information and permits, paperwork

Timeline

Production Assistant/Crafty

Helix and DKC O&M Productions
07.2024 - 07.2024

Locations Assistant/Set PA

Warner Bros - S&K Productions INC.
06.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

American High Production Company
09.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television - Directing Concentration

DePaul University
Macaela Salomon