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Tracey Anarella

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Award-winning and versatile instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom. In-depth knowledge of relevant technology to support instruction. Detail-oriented filmmaking instructor well-known for promoting positive environments for learners. Reliable and dedicated with excellent interpersonal skills. Expert in various subjects and multiple teaching methods. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Website: www.traceyanarella.com

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and Co-Executive Producer

Eff U 50's
Long Island, NY, NY
05.2023 - Current
  • Directed and co-produced original docu-series
  • Partner with creative team to execute creative vision within budget and schedule requirements.
  • Create project budgets and manage production costs.
  • Study scripts and make revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
  • Consult with writers, producers or actors about script changes or workshop scripts.
  • Instrumental in selecting crew members

Gallery Attendant

Galerie 12
Santa Monica, ID
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintain detailed photography descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
  • Assist in curating shows for the gallery
  • Answer questions, point out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Maintain detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors
  • Shoot and develop reels of various artists' work. maintain Instagram of Galerie 12
  • Assist marketing team with creation and posting of website and social media content to promote gallery to current and potential customers
  • Set up exhibition and event spaces to install pieces for display.
  • Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold and removed items to maintain accurate physical and financial inventory

• Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Producer

A-Roll Pictures, LLC
09.2011 - Current

• Feature documentary about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women: in post-production. Title (TBD)

  • Overseeing post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
  • Visited locations to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques

• Feature documentary, 79 mins, “There She Is” (Completed 1/20).

• Feature documentary, 73 mins “Livingston Taylor - Life is Good” (Completed 1/18).

• Feature documentary, 82 mins, “Not Black Enough” (Completed 1/16).

• Short documentary, 12 mins, “Brooklyn United” (Completed 9/14).

• Short documentary, 10 mins, “Jesse and The Fountain of Youth” (Completed 7/13).

• Short documentary, 14 mins, "Dominguez vs. Dominguez" (Completed 6/15).

2nd Assistant Director

Cinema Libre Studios
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Managed 35 extras including 2 children and studio teacher

Background/Extra Casting Consultant

Cinema Libre Studios
Burbank, WA
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
  • Conducted interviews with 35 candidates to test suitability.
  • Negotiated contract agreements with performers, with agents or between performers and agents or production companies.
  • Circulated breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents to search for perfect cast.
  • Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone and email.

Editor

Voices Of Jerusalem
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.

Film Director

Uphill Productions, LLC
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
  • Managed casting and selected shot locations.
  • Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
  • Conducted 2 rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.
  • Reviewed all daily work with producers, creative director of video and other stakeholders.
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Collaborated with 2 producers, cast and crew of 60 and screenwriters to make collective vision for 1 film.

Teacher

Hempstead Public Schools
Hempstead, NY
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Guided students in producing a short documentary
  • Assisted students in editing final piece
  • Exposed students to final steps after post-production, distribution and film festival submission
  • Designed an appreciation of documentary film program for high school students to learn and connect with the history and artistry of film and filmmaking.
  • Worked with 'at-risk' and a very diverse group of students from an underserved community
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

Development Manager

Sound Stories
09.2011 - 08.2016



  • Managed talent coordination (pan-global CBS broadcast of Royal Wedding of William and Kate of Cambridge), union interfacing, travel arrangements, liaison between talent and CBS News effort and final deliverables on large scale projects for Discovery Communications (2011 Animal Planet Upfront Media Buy, Program in Chicago IL, 2013 Destination Media Buy Program in NYC), Philip Morris, and other Clients.
  • Licensed music for film, tv and commercial projects, specifically music synchronization and rights and clearances. Responsible for all music rights and clearances being obtained for the 2012 feature film, "Bert and Arnie's Guide to Friendship".
  • Director of Digital Media- Real Guys, LLC: Developed all digital media strategies for new PBS based platform.
  • Coordinated with Peter Fish's (6-time Emmy Award winning composer) publishing administration partners to ensure that all his writer’s information was properly catalogued for tracking and collection.


Education

Directing Certificate -

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025

MBA -

Fordham University
New York, NY
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.1985

Skills

  • Multiple years of experience in Archival Research
  • Demonstrate understanding of digital project workflows
  • Thorough understanding of oral history ethics and best practices
  • High detail orientation and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and/or events while working quickly and efficiently
  • High degree of initiative and follow-through
  • Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as team member
  • Storytelling with focus on Black and Indigenous communities
  • Cultural Awareness with and emphasis on decoloniality, anti-oppression considerations and positionality

Timeline

Director and Co-Executive Producer

Eff U 50's
05.2023 - Current

Gallery Attendant

Galerie 12
02.2023 - Current

2nd Assistant Director

Cinema Libre Studios
08.2021 - 09.2021

Background/Extra Casting Consultant

Cinema Libre Studios
08.2021 - 09.2021

Editor

Voices Of Jerusalem
06.2020 - 08.2020

Film Director

Uphill Productions, LLC
01.2019 - 07.2019

Teacher

Hempstead Public Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018

• Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Producer

A-Roll Pictures, LLC
09.2011 - Current

Development Manager

Sound Stories
09.2011 - 08.2016

Directing Certificate -

UCLA

MBA -

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Cornell University

Additional Information

Intermediate French

Languages

French
Limited

Website

WWW.TRACEYANARELL.COM
Tracey Anarella