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Preston Lewis

Preston Lewis

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented writer experienced in all facets of film production. Ready to leverage my work ethic to make a meaningful impact in the world of entertainment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Hired by the award-winning creators of Sugarcane (2023), a documentary that premiered at the festival
  • Assistant/Driver for a film team consisting of 20 individuals with personal itineraries and necessities
  • Navigated Park City, UT during its busiest week of the year, discovering best practices for efficient and timely delivery/pickup methods
  • Prepared a packet consisting of names, contact info, itineraries, venues, showtimes, and other necessary information for the festival

Staff Writer

"BLIND EYE"
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Participated in breaking story, series development, table reads, and feedback sessions
  • Provided outlines/treatments for 3 episodes of a series consisting of 10
  • Episodes by me: 1st Draft of Episode 7; 2nd Draft of Episode 3; 3rd/Final Draft of Episode 6


  • Program used: Final Draft 12

Casting Director

"EN TIERRA AJENA Y DESCONOCIDA"
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led the casting process for an award-winning short film directed by Ricardo Villanueva Avalos; created a casting breakdown for 4 paid roles
  • Worked with talent agencies across the Intermountain region (UT, ID, NV, WY, CO)
  • Planned and held auditions; Directed callbacks
  • Viewed/Noted self-tapes
  • Negotiated rates
  • Found 20-30 child extras
  • Sent/Received needed paperwork for the actors to participate

Talent Coordinator/Booking Agent

STARS TALENT STUDIO
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked a Summer job at the Intermountain region's (UT, ID, NV, WY, CO) top talent agency
  • Customized casting breakdowns/talent packages to send to Casting Directors and other clients
  • Booked talent for roles, deciphering from a list of over 2,000 actors/models
  • Worked closely with Casting Directors and associates

Journalist

THE DAILY UNIVERSE
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Wrote for the Sports section of the official newspaper at Brigham Young University
  • Interviewed athletes and coaches
  • Captured sideline videos and content
  • Delivered same-day stories to the editor

Head Driver/Front Desk Agent

MISSIONARY TRAINING CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated necessary information for domestic and international travel
  • Transported travel documents (Visas, Background checks, etc.)
  • Shuttled missionaries (airport, doctors appointments, etc.)
  • Managed a fleet of 17 vehicles (washed, gassed, registrations, oil changes, repairs)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Provo, UT
02.2024

High School Diploma -

SAMMAMISH HIGH SCHOOL
Bellevue
06.2018

Skills

  • Calendar Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Decision-Making
  • Final Draft 12 expertise
  • Attention to Detail
  • Writing and editing
  • Relationship Building
  • Crisis Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • “3 Minute Masterpiece” – The Seattle Times (2016) The Boy in Black • Director/Writer/Editor

Fortunate to present my first film at the Seattle International Film Festival when I was 16 years old.

  • Talent Award – BYU Theatre and Media Arts Scholarship
  • Official Selection for “Lake Day” – Final Cut Film Festival (2023)
  • “Excellence in Fiction Production” – BYU Theatre and Media Arts Scholarship

Timeline

Production Assistant

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
12.2023 - 01.2024

Staff Writer

"BLIND EYE"
08.2023 - 12.2023

Casting Director

"EN TIERRA AJENA Y DESCONOCIDA"
12.2022 - 08.2023

Head Driver/Front Desk Agent

MISSIONARY TRAINING CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2023

Journalist

THE DAILY UNIVERSE
09.2021 - 02.2022

Talent Coordinator/Booking Agent

STARS TALENT STUDIO
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

SAMMAMISH HIGH SCHOOL

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