Vanessa Velarde

“The Shepherd” Feature Film

• Seamlessly transitioned between scenes by efficiently changing sets in coordination with the camera department
• Organized set pieces for filming, ensuring optimal placement for visual appeal and safety of stunt crew

“Shadowing Mr.Sterile” Short Film

• Developed and executed design concepts based on script and director's vision
• Negotiated a deal to source necessary materials below budget with local prop house
• Offered creative solutions to avoid safety concerns during the production process

Commercial, GECU

• Developed lists of required items
• Streamlined material sourcing
• Worked diligently to dress large space based on brand and production designer's vision

“The Night Driver” Feature Film

• Kept quick pace while ensuring safety measures and continuity was not affected
• Maintaining organized allowed for adaptability to last-minute changes in filming schedules
• Facilitated communication with several departments for efficient run of show

“Under the Influence” Feature Film

• Reduced setup time with timely preparation of set pieces and communication with prop master
• Improved overall production value with creative input
• Maintained greens needed throughout production

“New Beginnings” Feature Film

• Sourced materials and managed budget
• Arranged set layouts to optimize space utilization
• Adapted quickly to time restrictions, demonstrating flexibility under pressure

“Dead Letters” Feature Film

• Collaborated with the production designer and director to ensure their visions aligned on screen
• Tracked continuity and used tracking programs to communicate with department
• Reassured wary producers with creative input, leaving positive outcome on and off-screen

“Protector” Feature Film

• Worked closely with the set decorator and leadman to organize and maintain all materials
• Aged and dyed fabrics, established dying and drying station in limited quarters
• Learned and followed union protocol

“White Face” Short Film

• Worked with the production designer to buy and find pieces that perfectly created the world
• Smaller crew allowed me to gain experience handling props, specifically prop food

“Escape from Flat Earth” Short Film

• Aligning the director’s vision with budgetary restrictions
• Worked closely with the director and prop master to bring all aspects of the script together
• Fabricate special pieces to enhance character's space

Commercial, Lucchese

• Source items that met the vision of the brand
• Used all inspiration laid out to dress the set while providing the brand a variety of options to explore

“Brewmance” Feature Film

• Worked with the production designer and set decorator to curate and purchase everything needed in pre-production
• Tracking continuity
• Facilitate the crew’s movement around the curated space

“Fight or Flight” Feature Film

• Tracked continuity in a shared file
• Worked closely with props to transfer ownership as needed
• Predict future needs with disguising/covering up evidence of crew

Commercial, GECU

• Gauge the cost and timelines we needed to consider for deliverables
• Source materials/products
• Provided an Excel and Google document to organize budget and all items sourced

“Santa’s Cousin” Feature Film

• Interpreting the director’s vision and making it come to life
• Building a mood board, sourcing and ensuring we stayed within budget
• Supervised props and set dressed while in production

“Lepsus(Not Again)” Short film

• Work closely with the director to achieve the desired visuals
• Responsible for the props and costuming as well as manipulating the set to fit repetition aspect of film
• Responsible for quick and effective costume changes involving blood while maintaining continuity