Photography
Hi, I’m
Meg Darcy
MA
Summary
I am a highly motivated employee recognized for my high productivity and efficient task completion. I possess specialized skills in project management, budgeting, and creative storytelling. I excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver compelling content under tight deadlines.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Blur StudioCulver City, CA
Associate Producer / Producer
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Develop production budgets and schedules alongside the Executive Producer.
- Oversee daily operations, including budget tracking, forecasting expenditures, and creative decisions.
- Manage production schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as necessary.
- Work alongside HR to recruit freelancers for various departments.
- Organize and attended pre-production meetings with key team members to ensure successful execution of productions, and to align production vision and goals at the start of projects.
- Conduct script analysis in collaboration with directors and the Executive Producer to ensure budget and scope are aligned.
- Continue strong relationships with vendors in order to maximize production value while staying within budget parameters.
- Monitor progress of projects to ensure timely completion, according to quality standards.
- Review deliverables alongside the CG Supervisor and department supervisors before providing to client, ensuring accuracy and milestone standards were met.
- Communicate effectively with clients throughout the entire production cycle, providing updates on progress, as well as addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Manage crisis situations, resolving issues promptly to minimize impact on production.
- Facilitate communication between all production departments to ensure cohesive operations.
- Collaborate with supervisors to conduct project debriefs, compiling reports, challenges, achievements, and to establish better workflows for future projects.
Blur StudioCulver City, CA
Production Coordinator
07.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Supported the producer with bidding, scheduling, and show setup.
- Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations, including artist dailies, lead touch bases, director reviews, client meetings, and delivery prep.
- Liaised between different departments to ensure smooth communication between them during the production process.
- Worked with leads and supervisors to smooth out conflicts or scheduling issues between departments and tasks.
- Created detailed reports on the status of all active departments and provided regular updates to the team.
- Maintained the production database to ensure accurate and up-to-date statuses across all departments.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of production processes, materials used, and client deliverables.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production personnel to follow.
- Provided training to new production assistants and coordinators on production processes.
- Actively contributed ideas towards improving existing processes in order to increase efficiency across departments, and shows as a whole.
Zero VFXBoston, MA
VFX Associate Producer
02.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Communicated with agencies, from bidding and costs to scheduling and deliveries.
- Received and organized all data required to complete forms.
- Reviewed the shots requiring VFX to confirm tasks and assignments.
- Collaborated with leads and supervisors to efficiently complete work within short timelines.
- QC'd all deliveries before being sent to the client for approval.
- Packaged and shipped approved spots to the necessary distributors.
- Assisted the systems administrator with the archival of jobs once complete.
- Worked with the finance director to confirm bid costs and billing information.
Zero VFXBoston, MA
VFX Production Coordinator
07.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Supported the production manager with bidding, scheduling, and show setup.
- Assisted with overseeing artists and monitoring their assignments.
- Communicated with leads and supervisors, ensuring shows stay on schedule and meet deadlines.
- Arranged meetings, such as dailies, client reviews, and check-ins across multiple offices.
- Maintained internal databases, so that all information is up-to-date and accurate.
- Interacted with clients about statuses, deliveries, bidding, and schedule.
- Worked with other departments to ensure the proper use of the company pipeline.
- Oversaw the archival process for all films and commercials across both facilities.
- Aided the systems administrator with communicating with production about server upkeep.
Zero VFXBoston, MA
VFX Data I/O
01.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Downloaded scans delivered from the client and processed them for work to begin.
- Managed the organization of files and assets on the server, and notified the team as needed.
- Prepared dailies sessions several times a day for artist and supervisor review.
- Assembled approved shots and assets to send to the client.
- Assisted with remote director and editorial reviews.
- Assisted with maintaining the company server and prepared archives for jobs once complete.
Education
Emerson CollegeBoston, MA
Bachelor of Arts from Film Post Production
06-2015
Skills
- Budget Oversight
- Production Scheduling
- Production Operations
- Timeline Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Post-Production Processes
- Effective Communication
- Client Relations
- Database Management
- Workflow Setup
- Best Practices Implementation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Meeting Coordination
Timeline
Associate Producer / Producer
Blur Studio
05.2021 - Current
Production Coordinator
Blur Studio
07.2020 - 04.2021
VFX Associate Producer
Zero VFX
02.2019 - 04.2020
VFX Production Coordinator
Zero VFX
07.2017 - 04.2020
VFX Data I/O
Zero VFX
01.2016 - 06.2017
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts from Film Post Production
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchInterests
Interior Design
Cooking
Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Websites
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