William Marvin
New York,NY
Summary
I am a Grip with on set experience and background in narrative, commercial, and experimental productions. My experience comes from working at the University of Central Florida Film Rental Operations and freelance work on narrative and commercial productions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rental Technician Grip/Electric Lead
University of Central Florida, Film Operations
Orlando, FL
12.2024 - 04.2026
- Operated and vetted film equipment for productions to ensure optimal functionality and kit completion.
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of soundstage film shoots and maintained soundstage organization and inventory.
- Collaborated with production teams to fulfill equipment requests, teach upcoming grip and electric students, and collaborated with grip and electric in productions for full equipment allocation.
- Lead reorganization of grip and electric packages (1/8th ton to one ton) and inventory space.
Production Assistant and Grip Projects
Freelance
Orlando, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Grip: She Knows (2025), Standstill (2025), In Your Arms (2025),
- Production Assistant: Coca Cola Refreshing Films Commercial (2025), Flip My Florida Yard Seasons 3 and 4 (2024-2025), Royal Caribbean International A.I. Systems Tutorials (2025)
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Film Production
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2026
Skills
- Heavy Lifting/Physical Labor
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Inventory Management
- Grip Equipment Set Up and Rigging
- Production support
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
Official Production Assistant Certification - Film Florida Board and Orlando Film Commission (2026)
Timeline
Rental Technician Grip/Electric Lead
University of Central Florida, Film Operations
12.2024 - 04.2026
Production Assistant and Grip Projects
Freelance
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Film Production
University of Central Florida
Awards
Best Collegiate animation - Orange and Blue Film Festival (2024), Vita Posthumous
Finalist - East Village New York Film Festival (2025), Past Event Horizon
Audience Choice Award - Binghamton Student Experimental Film Festival (2024), Vita Posthumous