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Madison Knight

Smithfield,Virginia

Summary

Creative with a background in cultivating a positive online presence, successfully developing and managing ever-changing social media and film content calendars. Experience in liability agreements and leading location and communications operations. I am a determined individual looking to join a great team!

Work History

Social Media Coordinator

In The Lights Productions
  • Designed and managed all social media strategies and print promotions for 2 independent films across several platforms
  • Created digital content daily including posts, graphics, stories, and community engagement
  • Collaborated with the Director during pre-production casting, using social media channels and the Backstage casting website to reach potential talents
  • Networked with venues, property, and local police departments and businesses to increase ease of property clearances across three districts
  • Coordinated with influencer appearances to expand promotional reach
  • Worked remotely and on set to photograph and film production, behind the scenes, and conduct cast interviews.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Assistant Director

Art of Being Loved
  • Second in charge on set of the film The Art of Being Loved
  • Hollins University's inaugural feature-length film directed by an Undergraduate team enacted by a cast of ten and approximately forty actors total with a main crew of five
  • Crew Coordinator engaging in all departments and generating the layout of all schedules
  • Led Locations and Communications Operations, facilitating communication and networking with venues, city and county management, and police departments for various property clearances
  • Wrote all legal contracts and liability agreements for all parties with a dedication to the highest level of individual assistance and safety to all actors and crew with a focus on the protection of underage children on set
  • Developed interpersonal relationships with actors, minor actors' parents, and crew on and off set, providing acting and general guidance to elementary-age child actors during onset hours.

Teacher's Assistant for Video Production

  • During m senior year, I worked under the Film Department Chair and renowned professor Amy Gerber-Stroh learning best practices to guide underclassmen with production teachings for the introductory level class Video Production at Hollins University
  • Advised beginner students across 5 classes lending knowledge to adjust to the rigorous pace of advanced-level courses more smoothly
  • Assisted professors of the department in developing lesson plans and maintaining office hours
  • Led lessons 3x a week on critical skills and techniques often encountered on a professional set ranging from technical production insights and assembly of basic equipment to best team-building practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies - With a Concentration in Critical Film Theory and Production -

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

Skills

  • Organized
  • Quality Communication
  • Independently Motivated
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Social Content Planning and Curation
  • Brand Awareness
  • Social Media, Canva, and Premier Pro Experience
  • Video Editing
  • Community Engagement
  • Influencer Collaboration
  • Strategic Networking

Extracurricular Activities

Social Media Coordinator for the University Film Department 

Film Department President

Timeline

Social Media Coordinator

In The Lights Productions

Assistant Director

Art of Being Loved

Teacher's Assistant for Video Production

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies - With a Concentration in Critical Film Theory and Production -

Hollins University
Madison Knight