Zack Schuster
Northridge,CA
Summary
Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
LA Digital Recording Studio
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
- Streamlined production process, reducing setup times for filming.
YAK Productions Intern
YAK Productions LLC
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Coordinated to create visually appealing sets, enriching overall aesthetics of film productions.
- Assisted with setting up tripods, cranes, and jibs for optimal camera movements during shoots.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workflow on set by coordinating equipment setup and teardown in a timely manner.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
LIFEGUARD
SNOHOMISH AQUATIC CENTER
2022.06
- Supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility
- Ensure policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed
- Warn swimmers of improper activities or danger
- Enforce pool regulations and water safety policies
- Instruct and assist classes in fundamentals of flowriding
PROFESSIONNAL FLOWRIDER
AQUAFLOW BOARDS
2021.06 - Current
- Accept constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills
- Demonstrate commitment and responsibility toward other team members through dedication to sport
- Balance professional activities with academics and exercise good time management skills
AMBASSADOR
REVOLUTION BALANCE BOARDS
2020.03 - Current
- Effectively market and promote the brand and products through social media advertisement
- Retain brand knowledge and communicate message points intelligently to consumers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television Production / Photography
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2021
EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2021
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021
Skills
- Producing
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Movie Magic Budgeting
- Directing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Bridge
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Coursework
- Fundamentals of Film Production
- Screenwriting
- Film Aesthetics
- Film Photography
- Multi Camera Film Production
- Single Camera TV Production
- Production Management
- Narrative Photography
- Entertainment Media Management
Awards
- Best Gore Short at Hollywood Blood and Horror Film Festival – Choice Cuts 2022
- Honorable Mention at Los Angeles National Horror Society – Choice Cuts 2022
- Best First Time Director at Madrid International Movie Awards (Online) – Choice Cuts 2022
- Best Horror at Madrid International Movie Awards (Online) – Choice Cuts 2022
- Semi Finalist at Sacramento Independent Film Festival – Choice Cuts 2022
- Semi Finalist at Washington Film Awards
- REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Film and TV Pilots
- CHOICE CUTS, 2022, Director, Producer, Co-writer, https://vimeo.com/881342489?share=copy
- BUG BASH, 2022, Writer, Director, https://youtu.be/aDPRz6CKgHI?si=ZboVmvUJD
- THE REVIEW, 2023, Assistant Director
- CANUBER, 2023, Writer, Director, Producer, https://youtu.be/E9VpdJXIRKQ
- CAPTURE THE RED FLAG, 2023, Producer, https://youtu.be/hQof6TsIyjY
- AWKWARD ACQUANTANCES, 2023, Director, https://youtu.be/ofBHhrj6Dfs
- THE WHITE LIGHTER, 2024, Assistant Director
- UNTITLED FLOWBOARDING DOCUMENTARY, 2024, Director, Producer, Camera
Timeline
Production Assistant
LA Digital Recording Studio
2024.05 - 2024.08
YAK Productions Intern
YAK Productions LLC
2024.05 - 2024.08
LIFEGUARD
SNOHOMISH AQUATIC CENTER
2022.06
PROFESSIONNAL FLOWRIDER
AQUAFLOW BOARDS
2021.06 - Current
AMBASSADOR
REVOLUTION BALANCE BOARDS
2020.03 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television Production / Photography
California State University Northridge
EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL
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