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Thomas Archer

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and overseeing productions. Decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Filmmaker

Plastic Gator Pictures
02.2018 - Current
  • Kept productions on track by developing and maintaining detailed shooting schedules, coordinating with all departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Achieved critical acclaim on a national level for independent films entered into prestigious competitions and festivals.
  • Films produced and written by Thomas Archer have screened at the Academy-Award Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, the Beverly Hills Film Festival, the Mammoth Film Festival, and the Phoenix Film Festival.
  • Paper Thin (2023), written and produced by Thomas Archer, received critical acclaim from Awards Daily and Upcoming On Screen

Script Reader & Consultant

Coverage, Ink
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed hundreds of scripts per year for one of the longest-running script coverage services in the industry
  • Provided detailed coverage and grammatical analysis for each script (minimum 6-8 pages in length)
  • Coordinated phone and Zoom consultation calls with clients to assist them with script development

Development Assistant

Rivulet Films
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Reported directly to Rob Paris, president of Rivulet Films
  • Created in-depth summaries and crafted meticulous notes for an average of 3 scripts per week
  • Filtered scripts based on budgetary constraints, story structure, and financial upside in accordance with the company's vision

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Film Minor

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Expense Reporting
  • Scheduling
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Proofreading
  • Advanced MS Office Suite

Accomplishments

  • Wrote an optioned feature script that has Ericson Core (Disney's Invincible) attached to direct
  • Finalist in the 2024 ScreenCraft TV Pilot Competition

Timeline

Script Reader & Consultant

Coverage, Ink
07.2019 - 12.2023

Development Assistant

Rivulet Films
07.2018 - 07.2019

Independent Filmmaker

Plastic Gator Pictures
02.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Film Minor

University of Southern California
Thomas Archer