Marcus Barker
Louisville
Summary
Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Producer
CTN Life
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and innovative storytelling methods.
- Streamlined the pre-production process for efficient project planning and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Developed creative concepts for various multimedia projects, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives.
2nd Assistant Director
Carolina Caroline
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated production schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and resource availability.
- Assisted in managing on-set logistics, facilitating communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Developed shot lists and call sheets, enhancing team preparedness and workflow efficiency during productions.
- Oversaw daily set activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production guidelines.
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Brewster's Millions Inc
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Support director in achieving creative vision
- Run set in absence of 1st Assistant Director
- Tracking daily progress against filming production schedule
- Organize, assemble, and direct extras during massively crowded scenes
- Coordinate on-set vehicles
- Communicate time and turnarounds to necessary parties
- Manage Production Assistants
- Repairing daily production reports
Key Set Production Assistant
Alarum LLC
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Streamlined production processes by efficiently organizing and distributing call sheets, schedules, and scripts.
- Enhanced communication between 8 departments by acting as liaison for production team and other crew members.
- Managed resources effectively for timely delivery of materials and equipment to various shooting locations.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by assisting in maintaining set cleanliness and organization.
- Increased efficiency during filming by quickly responding to requests from director, assistant director, or other key personnel.
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
A Mother's Love Production LLC
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced communication between departments by efficiently managing and distributing call sheets and schedules.
- Ensured timely completion of scenes by managing on-set logistics and coordinating with department heads..
- Supported the 1st Assistant Director in achieving project goals, delegating tasks to crew members as needed.
- Increased efficiency on set by promptly addressing conflicts and resolving issues among cast and crew members.
- Collaborated with the production team to maintain continuity, keeping careful track of scene details for consistency.
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Hollywood Adjacent Prod.
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured timely completion of scenes by managing on-set logistics and coordinating with department heads.
- Managed crowd control during filming, minimizing disruptions and ensuring professional atmosphere on set.
- Maintained clear lines of communication between cast, crew, and directors, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Assemble and directing background extras to create on screen atmosphere
- Streamlined daily operations by organizing and maintaining detailed production reports.
21 Commercial Shoots
Various
02.2022 - 03.2024
Artist Tour Documentary
Jack Harlow Prod.
10.2023 - 11.2023
First Team Production Assistant
Ring Productions, LLC
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Track the needs and whereabouts of the main actors while they are on set
- Track and report the schedule of the main actors from pickup to set and their return to base and home by completing the Exhibit G
- Keep the main actors and the vanities team up to speed on upcoming scenes, set-ups, and scene changes
3 Music Videos
Various
05.2016 - 06.2023
Director of 2 Ft Size Films
Truth Studios
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director of 2 Short Films
Self Employed
06.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
Missouri Valley College
Skills
- Contingency Planning
- Crew Supervision
- Shot planning
- Film Terminology
- Set etiquette
- Script breakdown
- Shot capturing
- Film directing
- Film editing
- Deadline-oriented
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
2nd Assistant Director
Carolina Caroline
08.2024 - 10.2024
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Brewster's Millions Inc
03.2024 - 04.2024
Key Set Production Assistant
Alarum LLC
02.2024 - 03.2024
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
A Mother's Love Production LLC
11.2023 - 12.2023
Artist Tour Documentary
Jack Harlow Prod.
10.2023 - 11.2023
2nd 2nd Assistant Director
Hollywood Adjacent Prod.
08.2023 - 09.2023
First Team Production Assistant
Ring Productions, LLC
06.2023 - 07.2023
21 Commercial Shoots
Various
02.2022 - 03.2024
Video Producer
CTN Life
06.2020 - Current
3 Music Videos
Various
05.2016 - 06.2023
Director of 2 Ft Size Films
Truth Studios
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director of 2 Short Films
Self Employed
06.2010 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
Missouri Valley College
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