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Work History
Education
Skills
Software
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Productions
Professional References
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Niina Coleman

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niina-coleman-126b3769/


As an aspiring professional in the film industry, my career goals center around creating compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. I aim to explore various roles, from writing and directing to production, focusing on storytelling that highlights underrepresented voices. Ultimately, I envision establishing my own production company to foster new talent and produce impactful films that inspire and provoke thought.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Filmmaker

Freelance
10.2022 - Current
  • Expanded professional network through active participation in industry events and conferences.
  • Raised public awareness about social issues by creating thought-provoking documentary films.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
  • Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
  • Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
  • Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.

Production Assistant

VBU Entertainment
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.

Production Assistant

WYCC - PBS Chicago
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Film Production

The Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, CA
05-2025

Associate Of Applied Arts - Media Communications

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Effective Multitasking
  • Three-point lighting
  • Non- linear editing
  • Audio editing
  • Screenwriting
  • Directing
  • Shooting/Cinematography
  • Ingesting
  • Audio eecording
  • Color correction
  • Script marking
  • Production scheduling
  • Production Budgeting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Wardrobe Organization
  • Administrative Duties
  • Media Research

Software

Final Draft 4 years 

Adobe Premiere Pro 4 years 

Adobe Photoshop 4 years 

Adobe Audition 4 years 

Adobe After Effects 4 years 

Movie Magic Scheduling 3 years 

Movie Magic Budgeting 3 years 

Zoom 10 years 

Google Drive storage 10 years

Gear & Equipment

Apple iPad 

Apple MacBook Pro 

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & Lenses 

Sony FS5 Camera 

Tripods 

Zoom H6 Black Handy Audio Recorder 

Shotgun and Lav Mics 

SD Cards 

Fovitec LED lights

Productions

  • Short narrative film for Directing I course: "Suspicious", Director and Cinematographer
  • Short narrative film for Pre-Capstone course: "Invested", Writer, Director, Cinematographer
  • Short documentary film for Documentary Production: Documentary Postproduction: "The Fast Life" Director and Cinematographer
  • Short narrative or documentary for Capstone Course: "Moments Of Truth: Reflections of John Coleman", Producer, Director, Cinematographer and Editor.

Professional References

Don Howze

Independent Filmmaker

DVIDEO 79 Productions

joe.luci@yahoo.com

Mentor and Previous Broadcast Journalism Professor at Kenedy King College Chicago

Timeline

Independent Filmmaker

Freelance
10.2022 - Current

Production Assistant

VBU Entertainment
09.2018 - 11.2018

Production Assistant

WYCC - PBS Chicago
09.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor Of Science - Film Production

The Los Angeles Film School

Associate Of Applied Arts - Media Communications

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

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