NEVILLE ROBATEAU
Production Designer / Production Assistant
Montebello,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Production Designer and Production Assistant versatile in navigating demanding movie and theatrical sets. Dedicated support staff with clarity and attention to detail in executing director's vision. Energetic and professional assistant with complex understanding of technologies and tenets of effective production.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ART DIRECTOR
LACC Student Film "Emily Strychnine"
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration
- Generated design and model creation time estimates when needed
- Determined how best to represent concept visually
- Determined which photographs, art, and other design elements to use
- Assisted in development of overall look or style of film set
- Assisted in set construction and painting
- Attended progress meetings to advise on visual presentation
LOCATION MANAGER
LACC Student Film "The Present"
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with writers and directors before scouting and choosing locations to define location needs
- Worked with team to find potential sites
- Locked down location
- Obtained appropriate permits for various uses of different locations
- Negotiated contracts and fees for using location
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Production Designer
LACC Student Film "Dinner With The Boss"
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction
- Planned and monitored design budget
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas
- Produced design ideas for costumes
- Identified and assessed potential locations
- Attended progress meetings, rehearsals and filming to advise on visual presentation
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
SCRIPT READER
LACC Student Films
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Read scripts
- Wrote reports on unproduced scripts providing logline, synopsis, recommendation, ratings and comments
SET PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ 1ST ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN / GRIP / BOOM MIC OPERATOR
USC Grad Students Films
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Prepared and packed items and equipment for transportation
- Kept set neat and tidy
- Assisted cameraman with focus pulling
- Set up tripods, dollies, and track to support camera
- Operated boom mic to catch dialogs, background sounds
- Assisted in setting up lighting and props on sets
- Coordinated extras for scenes and led individuals around set
- Charged and distributed mobile radios to set production staff for onsite communication
- Directed extras to set locations and performed crowd control duties for production spectators
- Accurately and quickly relayed messages to crew members on location
VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN
Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Assessed captured video to guarantee digital integrity
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting and special events
- Edited highlight packages and segments for broadcasts
- Scheduled shoots, set up for filming, and assisted with implementing logistics
- Digitized and logged video and audio footage
- Set up and managed sound equipment by utilizing microphones and recorders while maintaining sound quality reports
- Reviewed scripts and completed script coverage
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms
VIDEOGRAPHER/ REPORTER/PRODUCER
QCTV News
Whittier, CA
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Organized order and topic of news stories to create cohesive shows
- Coordinated activities of news production team
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication
- Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work
- Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone
Education
Certificate - Video/Cinema Production
02.2020 - Current
in Video Production, Cinema Production and Directing
- Dean’s List, Spring 2021 Semester
- Dean’s List, Spring 2020 Semester
- LACC End of Semester Screenings Award Winner in Beginning Motion Picture Workshop Spring 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Theatre & Communication Arts
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Minored in Theatre & Communication Arts
Skills
Script interpretation
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Content Development
Timeline
ART DIRECTOR - LACC Student Film "Emily Strychnine"
05.2021 - Current
LOCATION MANAGER - LACC Student Film "The Present"
05.2021 - 05.2021
Production Designer - LACC Student Film "Dinner With The Boss"
05.2021 - 05.2021
Los Angeles City College - Certificate, Video/Cinema Production
02.2020 - Current
SCRIPT READER - LACC Student Films
02.2020 - 06.2021
SET PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ 1ST ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN / GRIP / BOOM MIC OPERATOR - USC Grad Students Films
10.2017 - 06.2019
VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN - Walt Disney World
07.2015 - 10.2016
VIDEOGRAPHER/ REPORTER/PRODUCER - QCTV News
09.2012 - 05.2014
Whittier College - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Theatre & Communication Arts
09.2011 - 05.2014