Matt Lake
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced film and televison professional prepared for a role with solid expertise in managing complex projects and tight schedules. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability in dynamic production environments. Skilled in coordinating logistics, problem-solving, and maintaining seamless communication between creatives and crew. Valued for leadership, decisiveness, and the ability to deliver under pressure. Trained and mentored rising talent, enhancing team productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Director
Directors Guild of America
03.2022 - Current
- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film and television projects, ensuring efficiency without compromising on quality.
- Led large-scale, multi-million dollar productions involving hundreds of cast members and complex logistical requirements with composure under high pressure situations.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere on set through effective conflict resolution techniques, promoting teamwork among diverse individuals.
- Applied expertise in production management software tools to maintain progress and keep track of budgetary considerations throughout multiple projects.
- Maintained a safe working environment on set by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained and mentored rising assistant directors in their roles, sharing expertise and knowledge while providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and extras
- Coordinated pre-production activities, including location scouting and casting, to set the stage for smooth shooting processes.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Lead meetings with creatives, producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
2nd Assistant Director
Directors Guild of America
01.2009 - 02.2022
- Managed crowd control during filming, minimizing disruptions and ensuring a professional atmosphere on set.
- Contributed to successful productions by effectively allocating resources and managing budgets within constraints.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies under pressure to address unexpected challenges during productions.
- 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.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for talent and crew members, guaranteeing punctual arrival times at various locations.
- Kept projects on schedule by coordinating rehearsals, fittings, makeup tests, and other pre-production activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-1998
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Health safety management
- Creative problem-solving
- Results-driven under deadlines
- Proven leadership abilities
- Effective scheduling skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project management
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with high profile directors such as the Coen Brothers, Ben Stiller, Ridley Scott, Jonathan Nolan and others in the prep and shooting of high concept films and television series.
- Nominated for a Director's Guild Award for work on Severance, a prestige series for AppleTV+.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Music
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Backpacking and Hiking
Timeline
1st Assistant Director
Directors Guild of America
03.2022 - Current
2nd Assistant Director
Directors Guild of America
01.2009 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
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