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Samantha Proctor

Filmmaker
Malibu,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and people oriented writer, director, and filmmaker. Driven by a desire to instill diversity and inclusion in media, with a passion for portraying underrepresented stories. Dynamic team player and problem solver who excels in fast paced environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Director, Writer, Producer

Greta Finds Love- Short Film
Malibu, CA, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022

• Wrote, produced, and directed a short film starring professional actors

• Financed the film's budget and managed the handling of all cast, crew, and equipment

2nd Assistant Director

Hide And Seek- Short Film
Los Angeles, CA, CA
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed the safety of cast and crew on set
  • Coordinated with production team, 1st AD, and director to pinpoint creative vision and solve any technical problems as they arose on set


Writer

Drop A Dime- Short Film
Malibu, CA , CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Wrote the script for the short film starring professional actors and highlighting themes of loss, betrayal, and guilt


Director

Dior Perfume Commercial- Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA, CA
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Directed and staged entire set for perfume commercial
  • Managed equipment, staging, and cast/crew during all three stages of production

Sound Tech

Be My Baby- Short Film
Malibu, CA, CA
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during filming


Actor

Afterlife
Malibu, CA, CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Interpreted the vision of the director to accurately produce the role on screen


Product Placement Intern

Hill Valley Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Lead the breakdown of major upcoming film releases and scripts to evaluate potential product placement opportunities for over 200 different brands
  • Facilitated integration of 20+ products into 12 movies by connecting with production and marketing teams
  • Worked 15 hours per week while carrying a full course load with a 4.0 GPA

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Film and Television
  • Actor Collaboration
  • Shot and Scene Planning
  • Story Editing
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Script Research and Studying
  • People Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Cast and Crew Supervision

Timeline

2nd Assistant Director

Hide And Seek- Short Film
04.2022 - 04.2022

Director

Dior Perfume Commercial- Pepperdine University
03.2022 - 04.2022

Sound Tech

Be My Baby- Short Film
03.2022 - 03.2022

Actor

Afterlife
02.2022 - 05.2022

Director, Writer, Producer

Greta Finds Love- Short Film
01.2022 - 05.2022

Writer

Drop A Dime- Short Film
01.2022 - 03.2022

Product Placement Intern

Hill Valley Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Pepperdine University
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