Meredith Bateman
Summary
Dynamic award-winning filmmaking professional with a strong foundation in writing, directing, set design, and editing. Proven adaptability across production environments and customer service settings, excelling in team training and collaboration. Committed to fostering creativity, nurturing one's imagination, while also delivering high-quality results in fast-paced projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES ASSOCIATE
Regal Cinemas
Wilmington, USA
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated cash registers and processed transactions accurately.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Submission Reviewer
Charlotte Film Festival
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Watched and gave reviews for various genres of student shorts, feature films, for the Charlotte Film Festival. Communicated with Team Genre Leads and made sure to keep viewing documents up to date.
- Provided detailed feedback on films to guide selection process.
Production Assistant
Honey Head Films
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Production Assistant on another Honey Head narrative short entitled "Press Pause," for the clients of the shoot, Goya Beans.
- Supported camera and lighting setup.
- Facilitated communication between crew members during filming.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in production areas and equipment storage.
Production Assistant
Honey Head Films
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped as a Production Assistant on a multiple day shoot with Honey Head Films narrative production entitled "For Every Breath."
- Assisted crew in unloading and loading gear, operating walkie talkies for off camera communication, and helped make sure actors were fed and comfortable.
EVENT MANAGER
NC State Student Centers
Raleigh, USA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling for various events hosted at NC State Student Centers.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of venues before and after events.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align event objectives.
Production Assistant
CultCinemas LLC
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Ensured comfort and safety of cast and crew by managing hydration and readiness for set, while effectively communicating action and cut cues to Director and AD.
- Streamlined communication between production staff and crew members to enhance collaboration.
- Coordinated daily errands for production team to facilitate smooth operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts -
NC State University
Raleigh, NC05-2023
Skills
- Film Production
- Video Editing
- Screenwriting
- Project Management
- Event Coordination
- Customer Service
- Excellent communication
- Sales techniques
Volunteer Experience
- Production Assistant, CultCinemas LLC, 02/23 to 03/23
- Production Assistant, Honey Head Films, 09/23
- Production Assistant, Honey Head Films, 10/23
- Boom Operator, Graduate Summer Film Project One Through the Door, 07/24
- Submission Reviewer, Charlotte Film Festival, Summer 25
- Volunteer Teacher/Leader for the Wilmington Parks and Rec Youth Film Workshops, Spring 2026
- Art Director for Independent Short Film in Wilmington, NC, Arbor Day Night, Summer 2026
Awards
Best Student Film, Fuquay Film Festival, 10/24
Best Experimental Short Film, Denver Underground Film Festival, 10/25
Film Projects
- Filmmaker/Director/Performer, Ladies in Red, Fall 2019 to 05/23
- Director/Writer/Producer, UNCW Graduate Summer Film Project One It Gets Better, 06/24
- Director/Writer/Producer/Editor, UNCW Graduate Summer Film Project Two 2,400, 08/25
- Director/Writer/Producer/Editor, UNCW Graduate Thesis Film You Know How to Reach Me, 05/26
Timeline
Submission Reviewer
Charlotte Film Festival
06.2025 - 09.2025
SALES ASSOCIATE
Regal Cinemas
02.2025 - 03.2026
Production Assistant
Honey Head Films
10.2023 - 10.2023
Production Assistant
Honey Head Films
09.2023 - 09.2023
Production Assistant
CultCinemas LLC
02.2023 - 03.2023
EVENT MANAGER
NC State Student Centers
01.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts -
NC State University