MADELINE BOUGHNER
Stone’s Hill Equestrian
Atlanta,GA
4
years of professional experience
Atlanta-based filmmaker with experience in narrative film, assistant directing, documentary filmmaking, camera support, and post-production. Skilled in production coordination, talent management, and adapting to the demands of fast-paced sets. Strong ability to anticipate production needs, stay organized, and take initiative to keep projects running smoothly from pre-production through post-production.
Work History
Film Lead
1 Year 6 Months- Led documentary projects from research, pre-production, interviewing and field production through editing and distribution.
- Directed interviews and coordinated filming across Sierra Leone hospitals and communities; led post-production and supported teammates with story structure and editing.
- Trained teammates and Sierra Leonean women in filming, interviewing, audio, tripods, Canva and CapCut; films were distributed through hospitals/universities and broadcast nationally in Sierra Leone.
- Worked in fast-paced field environments with limited shooting windows, quickly transitioning camera, audio, and lighting setups between locations while planning ahead to secure essential interviews and B-roll.
Second Assistant Director
Director - Cynthia Gibb
- Coordinated 20+ performers, minors and parents across holding, wardrobe and set during a five-day narrative shoot.
- Managed talent readiness, callouts, movement and communication between performers and the AD department.
- Supported lockups, slating, gate operations, wardrobe check-ins and schedule changes throughout long production days.
Production Assistant, Second Assistant Camera
1 MonthDirector - Tyler Gorman
- Worked a three-week narrative production across production, camera and basic Grip & Electric support.
- Slated takes and assisted with camera workflow, marks, equipment organization, lighting setup and cable management.
- Supported changing crew needs and helped maintain organized, production-ready shooting areas.
Director
3 Months- Directed a scripted stage production, developing blocking, pacing, character work and actor performances through rehearsal and technical execution.
- Lehigh University Theatre
Reporter
1 Year 9 Months- Published 10+ stories involving interviewing, research, fact-checking and deadline-driven writing.
Marketing & Communications Intern
2 Months- Produced video/written content, conducted employee interviews and supported communications across international teams including Bulgaria and Dubai.
Intern, Documentary and Social Media Film
6 Months- Produced multi-day documentary and branded content involving interviews, B-roll, story development, editing, revisions and client communication.
Education
B.A. - English, Minor in Marketing
- Dean’s List
- Global Social Impact Fellowship
Skills
Production Assisting
2nd AD Support
Talent Wrangling
Holding
Callouts
Lockups
Slating
Production Logistics
Camera Support
Basic G&E Support
Lighting Assistance
B-Roll
Documentary Development
Interviewing
Storyboarding
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
CapCut
Canva
Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Selected Cinehealth Festival Filmmaker
- ESC Conference Presenter
- Global Social Impact Fellowship Recipient
- Dean's List
Timeline
Second Assistant Director
Triple Threat Academy
08.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Intern, Documentary and Social Media Film
Stone’s Hill Equestrian
02.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Director
Anniversary
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Production Assistant, Second Assistant Camera
What We Carry With Us
06.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Film Lead
Mothers of Sierra Leone
11.2024 - 05.2026Read More
Marketing & Communications Intern
Dynamo Software
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Reporter
The Brown and White
08.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Lehigh University
B.A. from English, Minor in Marketing
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