Michele Lukea Esteves

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Producer,TV-Michele Lukea Esteves

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At A Glance

Job Title Producer's Assistant / Production Coordinator / Casting Coordinator
Industry Film, TV
Profession View More Producer
Expertise
Level Mid level Staff
Availability Looking for Work
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will relocate Yes
Residency / Visa Australia / New Zealand

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About Me

In the long term, I am interested in creating and producing Australian films that have a social message. I believe that films are the greatest platform for universal social change. My aim is to develop and produce films that are entertaining but are at their heart thought provoking.

In the short term, I am looking to work with Producers and Distributors to gain as much experience as possible.I'm currently studying for a Certificate in Public Relations through Open Uni Aus. Prior to this I obtained my Masters in International Relations from University of Wollongong, as well as my Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Commerce.

Education

2010

Metro Screen

Production Management

Thorough and in-depth course on the role of a Production Manager. Provides the confidence and skills to run any scale of production. Learn how to manage all aspects of a shoot including budgets and expenses, call sheets, schedules, contracts and awards. Participants receive comprehensive course notes and production templates.

2010

Metro Screen

Film Producing

An in-depth look at producing independent films. From recognising a good concept through to marketing and distribution, this course covers the essentials of securing funding, pitching, hiring crew, dealing with legal responsibilities, selling your finished film and running a production company. Participants receive comprehensive course notes and production templates.

2012 - 2013

Australian Film Television & Radio School

Grad Dip in Screen Business

Employment History

2010

Producer's Assistant

Causeway Films

* Answering phones and assisting Producer with Feature Film development * Script reader * Researcher

2010

Travel and Assistant Production Coordinator

Heartbeat Productions

* Coordination of travel for producers, key crew and cast * Raise movement orders * Assist with the execution of legals * Raise purchase orders * Organise wrap party * Office administration

2009-2010

Production Secretary / Production Assistant

Shoe Productions

* Production Assistant * Assist Director with key casting * Audition & Coordinate extras * Assist with the drafting of contracts * Manage Facebook group * Manage meeting minutes * Assist Producer and Director * Scout locations

2008-2009

Assistant to Business Affairs, Assistant to Finance Manager, Assistant to Director/Literary Agent

Shanahan Management

* Provide complete administrative support to the Business Affairs Manager, Finance Manager and the Literary/Directors Agent. * Assist the Business Affairs Manager with deal memos and contracts, ensuring that they meet industry standards. * Maintain Amateur Licence Agreements, license database and manage all aspects relating to enquiries for amateur, schools and co-op licensing rights. * Administer client application forms, screen reels, script printing for awards, competition entries and scholarships applications. Liaise with Agents and clients to ensure nominations and entries are received by the deadline. * Weekly banking, account reconciliations, accounts payable/ accounts receivable and processing royalty payments in Greentree.

1998-2005

Office Manager, Part-TIme

BMG Finance

* Full reception duties including answering of incoming calls. * Providing administrative support to Director and team leaders. * Weekly banking, account reconciliations and BAS preparation. * Accounts payable, receivable and invoicing in VisualFoxPro. * Booking travel arrangements for staff. * Maintenance of internal costing systems and company database. * Month-end reporting for Director and company accountant. * Research, develop and maintain new website and database.

October 2010

Production Assistant (freelance)

Engine

* Booked Crew * Created callsheet for 1 day shoot * Created PreProduction Booklet

November 2010

Production Assistant (freelance)

Westpac / Talent 2

* Booked Crew * Created callsheets * Created contracts for cast * Administered contracts for cast & crew

2011

Recruitment (Crew Booking) Assistant

Dr D Studios

Assist with the hiring of crew on Happy Feet 2

2011-2012

Assistant to Head of Development and Managing Director

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Credits

2010

Travel Coordinator

A Heartbeat Away
Production

2011

Production Assistant

Can of Worms / Channel 10 / Zapruder's other films pty ltd
Production

http://www.canofworms.com.au

2011

Production Assistant

Joy of Sets / Nine Network / Zapruder's other films pty ltd
Production

http://www.zof.com.au

2011

Production Assistant

Country Town Rescue / ABC 1 / Zapruder's other films pty ltd
Account Management

Skills

Booking Crew/Cast/Extras
Good
3 Years

Software

FileMaker Pro
Good
1 Year

Off the record...

Listening to:Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lisa Mitchell, Spearhead, Michael Franti, 1 Giant Leap, Ben Lee, The Cat Empire, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, Angus & Julia Stone, MIA, Mumford & Sons, Lily Allen,
Watching:World Cinema, For A Moment Freedom, The Hurricane, The Big Blue, Crash, City of God, Inside Paris, Donnie Darko, Hunting and Gathering, Frida, Garden State, Igby Goes Down, Like Water for Chocolate, Léon, Magnolia, Once, Requiem for a Dream, The Russian D
Reading:at the moment, the biography of Mohandas Ghandi, The Boat by Nam Le, and Fatima Bhutto's book but ask me next week...
Doing:Researching Bangladesh for a feature film I am developing. About to spend 6 weeks in South America from July to August 2010.