Tony Covarrubias
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Hardworking production assistant with 3+ years of experience in commercial, TV, film and stage acting. In-depth knowledge of set etiquette & procedures. Offering flexible schedule.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Disney Fox/ Tyler Perry Studios/ Swirl Films
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used, and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of production processes.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Ensure no bodies enter the shot while rolling. Maintaining strong lockups.
Film Extra
Tyler Perry Studios/ Swirl Films
Atlanta
10.2021
- Worked on set in a period piece set in the 60’s
- Worked under director Chinonye Chukwu on the film Till
- The film, starring Whoopi Goldberg, is the true story of Emmett Louis Till.
- Worked on a set period piece set in the 90's
- Worked under Jaira Thomas on the film Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy
- Dressed in costume and make-up to portray particular characters.
Film student
01.2020
- Directed a mock weather cast
- Directed camera queues
- Directed the soundboard
- Directed teleprompter
- Directed the actors who stood in as weather casters.
Freelance Video Producer
08.2016 - Current
- Creating storyboards and shot lists
- Directing music videos
- Direct lighting
- Green screen & special effects
- Film editing & post production
- Directing podcasts and interviews
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, GarageBand and iMovie
- I have my own YouTube channel & develop all my own content.
Education
Skills
- Strong improvisation skills
- Self-discipline
- Team player attitude
- Resilience Under Pressure
- Stage presence
- Set etiquette
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Can-do attitude
Workstatus
U.S. Citizen
Professional Associations
Avixa, 04/2021, Present, Trade association representing audio visual professionals
Age
22
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/11/02
References
- Derek Doose, First AD at Tyler Perry Studios, 678-886-6096
- Will Young, Southwest Airline pilot, 972-697-0825
- Jerry Simmons, Scout Master, 214-507-1151
- Ara Minassian, Assistant ScoutMaster, 214-727-0686
- James Sykes, J&S automotive, 214-924-1014
- Benjamin Pluennek, A/V production professor, 469-713-5186, pluennekeb@staff.lisd.net
Training
- Studio Lighting
- Screenwriting & Storyboarding
- Video Post Production
- Videography
- Audio Engineering and Sound Design
Timeline
Film Extra
Tyler Perry Studios/ Swirl Films
10.2021
Production Assistant
Disney Fox/ Tyler Perry Studios/ Swirl Films
01.2021 - 06.2024
Film student
01.2020
Freelance Video Producer
08.2016 - Current