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
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