Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Timeline
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Samuel Halfpenny

Samuel Halfpenny

Filmmaker
Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dependable Production Assistant and Assistant Director with a successful track record managing documents, files, and equipment. Creative problem-solver with resourceful approaches to obstacles through pragmatic thought. Hardworking - professional - eager to provide and execute orders in line with production expectations.

Overview

3
3

Years of Filmmaking Experience

4
4

Years of Premiere Pro Experience

6
6

Years of Content Writing Experience

2
2

Years of Professional Experience

Work History

Production Assistant

1 Hundred Percent Entertainment
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
  • Collaborated with the cinematographer to create visually appealing set designs that captured the director's vision.
  • Collaborated with directors to create and maintain consistent visual style across production shoot.

Assistant Director

CS Film Productions
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Guided productions to keep cast and crew on top of schedule and not waste integral daylight.
  • Oversaw management of call sheets, shot lists, and receipts purchased for productions.
  • Provided assistance storyboarding to create impactful shot compositions for adverts and commercials.

Floor Staff

Bryn Mawr Film Institute
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with store opening and closing procedures, ensuring thorough preparation for business activities.
  • Utilized effective communication skills with both customers and colleagues, conveying relevant information to enhance operations.
  • Maintained a positive attitude throughout each shift, navigating challenges and fostering a pleasant work environment.

Production Assistant

Paramount Multimedia Production
Philadelphia, PA
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced film production quality by managing equipment, props, and sets in a timely manner.
  • Achieved quick turnaround times for location setup by effectively coordinating resources among departments.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

Production Assistant

Impulse-FX
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced film production quality by deftly handling equipment, props, and sets in a swift, efficient manner.
  • Organized documents and receipts for ease of production accounting once wrap concluded.
  • Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.

Editor Intern

Beecher Production
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw hours of footage compiled into files labeled according to dates, locales, and subject matter.
  • Synchronized audio files to already edited footage without slate cues, timestamps, or occasionally missing descriptors.
  • Executed the drafting and editing of grant proposals to be marked up by the director and sent out for production funding.

Writer, Producer, Director

Dwellers Productions
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging content.
  • Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision.
  • Optimized production timelines by developing and implementing efficient shooting schedules that maximized available resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media and Communication in Film & Digital Media Production

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2023

Skills

  • Premiere Pro
  • Final Draft
  • Script Breakdowns
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Collaborative Mindset
  • Storyboarding Assistance
  • Screenplay Analysis
  • Camera Operation

Software

Premiere Pro

Adobe Audition

Adobe After Effects

DarkTable Photo Editing

Timeline

Writer, Producer, Director

Dwellers Productions
06.2024 - 07.2024

Production Assistant

1 Hundred Percent Entertainment
04.2024 - 06.2024

Production Assistant

Paramount Multimedia Production
10.2023 - 10.2024

Assistant Director

CS Film Productions
04.2023 - 06.2024

Production Assistant

Impulse-FX
03.2023 - 05.2023

Floor Staff

Bryn Mawr Film Institute
11.2022 - Current

Editor Intern

Beecher Production
08.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media and Communication in Film & Digital Media Production

Loyola University of Chicago
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