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Teddy Van Gough

SOUTHFIELD,Michigan

Summary

Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of film production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.

Work History

First Assistant Director

Wake The Movie
Pontiac, MI
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Oversaw budgeting and management funds.

Producer

Cupid's Christmas
Holly, MI
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Identified target audience and created sales funnel.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Prepared over 20 production contracts and finalized paperwork for cast and crew hires on projects.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI

Motion Picture Institute
Troy, MI

Skills

  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Project Deadlines
  • People Management
  • Production Details Brainstorming
  • Shot and Scene Planning
  • Producing Schedules
  • Business Operations
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Film and Video Production
  • Film Directing
  • Final Draft Creation
  • Lighting and Angles

Timeline

First Assistant Director

Wake The Movie
08.2022 - 08.2022

Producer

Cupid's Christmas
07.2022 - 07.2022

Associate of Arts -

Macomb Community College

Motion Picture Institute
Teddy Van Gough