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Paula Lauzon

Durham,NC

Summary

Thoughtful and creative Film Director directing a variety of Film and Music Videos. Collaborative visionary directing every creative aspect from development to post-production. Intuitive storyteller guiding actors' performances and onscreen visuals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Film Director - Consequences

Self
Durham, NC
07.2022 - Current
  • Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
  • Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
  • Consequences is in Pre-Production
  • Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
  • Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.

Film Director - Hickville | Horror Anthology

Self
Los Angles, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
  • Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors.
  • Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.

Casting Director - Devil's Playground

Dreadful Lovely Films
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Conducted interviews with numerous candidates to test suitability.
  • Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
  • Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Circulated breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents to search for perfect cast.
  • Engaged in sourcing activities to find suitable candidates.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
  • Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
  • Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and target audience objectives to guide decision-making process during casting sessions.
  • Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
  • Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
  • Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
  • Performed essential administrative support duties by providing scripts, preparing breakdowns, developing shortlists, handling paperwork and agreements and communicating with actors.

Executive Producer for Film - Devil's Playground

Dreadful Lovely Films
Raleigh , NC
06.2022 - Current
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Supervised production team of 12 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Identified target audience and created sales funnel.

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Luxurious

Self
Raleigh, NC
07.2022 - 07.2022

Directed and Produced the third music video for Local Artist 'Jessenia'.

  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.

Executive Producer - Host

Postmortem Films
Wake Forest, NC
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Dinner Table

Self
High Point , NC
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
  • Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.

Director - Love and Lust

Rebecca Kirsh Films
Raleigh , NC
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
  • Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
  • Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Power

Self
Raleigh, NC
06.2021 - 06.2021
  • 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 cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
  • Developed, filmed, edited and produced [Type] projects.

Casting Director - Tales of Legend

Mike Mercaldi | Lodi Films
Wilmington , NC
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
  • Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
  • Conducted interviews with numerous candidates to test suitability.
  • Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
  • Managed expenditures to keep casting budget in check.
  • Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
  • Engaged in sourcing activities to find suitable candidates.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
  • Performed essential administrative support duties by providing scripts, preparing breakdowns, developing shortlists, handling paperwork and agreements and communicating with actors.
  • Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.
  • Implemented improvements to reduce company outsourcing costs.
  • Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and target audience objectives to guide decision-making process during casting sessions.
  • Auditioned and interviewed performers to match attributes to specific roles or to increase pool of available acting talent.
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
  • Orchestrated casting for productions by holding auditions and securing ideal talent.
  • Negotiated contract agreements with performers, with agents or between performers and agents or production companies.

Film Director - One Leg

Self
Durham, NC
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Conducted [Number] rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.
  • Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
  • Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
  • Reviewed all daily work with producers, creative director of video and other stakeholders.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
  • Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
  • Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
  • Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
  • Managed casting and selected shot locations.

Education

No Degree - Communications Theatre

Curry College
Milton MA

Skills

  • Film directing
  • Shot capturing
  • Camera and video staff direction
  • Talent agreement preparation
  • Project coordination
  • Video production oversight
  • Strong graphic and visual sense
  • Program direction
  • Proofreading
  • Crew instruction

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of staff members.
  • Collaborated with team in the development of Consequences.

Timeline

Film Director - Consequences

Self
07.2022 - Current

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Luxurious

Self
07.2022 - 07.2022

Film Director - Hickville | Horror Anthology

Self
06.2022 - Current

Casting Director - Devil's Playground

Dreadful Lovely Films
06.2022 - Current

Executive Producer for Film - Devil's Playground

Dreadful Lovely Films
06.2022 - Current

Executive Producer - Host

Postmortem Films
03.2022 - 03.2022

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Dinner Table

Self
09.2021 - 09.2021

Director - Love and Lust

Rebecca Kirsh Films
08.2021 - 09.2021

Music Video Director - Jessenia | Power

Self
06.2021 - 06.2021

Casting Director - Tales of Legend

Mike Mercaldi | Lodi Films
01.2021 - 02.2021

Film Director - One Leg

Self
10.2019 - 10.2019

No Degree - Communications Theatre

Curry College
Paula Lauzon