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FollowHire| Job Title | Producer's Assistant / Production Coordinator / Casting Coordinator |
| Industry | Film, TV |
| Profession | View More Producer |
| Expertise | |
| Level | Mid level Staff |
| Profession | Producer |
| Expertise | Film |
| Level | Mid level Staff |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Will relocate | Yes |
| Residency / Visa | Australia / New Zealand |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 Za
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| 2010 |
Travel Coordinator
A Heartbeat Away |
| 2011 |
Production Assistant
Can of Worms / Channel 10 / Zapruder's other films pty ltd |
| 2011 |
Production Assistant
Joy of Sets / Nine Network / Zapruder's other films pty ltd |
| 2011 |
Production Assistant
Country Town Rescue / ABC 1 / Zapruder's other films pty ltd |
| 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. |