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FILM DIGITAL & IMMERSIVE MEDIA PRODUCER

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FREELANCE PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Nina Smythe Productions LLC.

Producer, GENIUS [Short Film] | Amsterdam, NL Nov 2023 – Present

Producer, Cyclus [Short Film] | Amstelveen, NL Sep 2023 – Present - Consulting creative teams and stakeholders to develop the film’s themes and concepts before researching and translating ideas into a clearly de- fined scope with timeframes, deliverables, and budgets. - Strategizing cross-platform crowdfunding campaigns and meeting with organizations and investors to garner funding for end-to-end stages of the film’s production. - Establishing a sustainable and engaging content strategy for social media platforms and website based on trends and platform analytics. - Conducting several talent castings and interviews for various crew members and administering the hiring of all positions. - Scouting suitable locations and nurturing relationships with vendors before developing and rolling out a schedule to maximize time and re- sources on filming days. - Planning and coordinating key logistics to include accommodation, transport, permit acquisition, equipment hires, finance management/budget tracking, and talent management/support. - Creating materials for grant/funding applications, film festival sub- missions, and distribution packages.

Producer, Puur Hard(t) [Short Film] | Rotterdam, NL Oct 2023 – Present

Producer, Bumble B Boy Show [TV Episode] | Nijmegen, NL Oct 2023 – Present Secured legal approval for guardian/minor releases regarding film participation. [Web portal approval of the Dutch Labr Inspectorate/ Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie]

FILM PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Production Assistant, ADO ATO Pictures | Amsterdam, NL May 2023 – Oct 2023 - Managed the content, deadlines, and information flow for multiple interactive projects. Coordinated with internal teams and international contractors to ensure captivating project deliverables and execution that liases with the vision/goals of the creative director. o Screened and hired interns and delegated the daily assignments of staff, managed their output, and provided technical and creative feedback. - Assisted production team on an AR mobile game experience and created several in-game assets (via Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Blender) to progress the narrative, allowing the title to win IDFA DocLab: Best Digital Storytelling award. - Used Adobe Suite to create videos and media for company productions including an interactive storybook, Making-Of video, Behind the Scenes video, and Trailer which authorized/rewarded the project further funding to extend the production from an Alpha prototype to a model ready for public release. - Organized materials for the submission processes for various funding/exhibition opportunities, grants, and festival. - Executed studio maintenance tasks, including tracking office finances, managing the company email, website, and social media accounts, and managing the schedule and travel arrangements of the CEO.

Jury Member, European Film Union | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 Reviewed and rated 20 films for the CAMEO Awards Gala, held in December 2023.

Production Intern, Popcorn Brain Productions | Amsterdam, NL Feb 2022 – May 2022 Independently sourced an internship in Amsterdam to gain work experience in film produc- tion. - Served as a direct assistant to the CEOs by supporting all aspects of production and office management. - Created and managed crew lists and call sheets for various projects. - Thoroughly researched topics relating to upcoming projects allowed me to act as a second-hand informant when designing and storyboarding film concepts. - Developed the company’s online presence with a strategic overhaul of the social media strategy, building an audience that provoked a significant platform activity increase in viewer engagement across all platforms. - Organized meetings with project stakeholders and planned company excursions to various industry events, liaising with inconsistent employee schedules.

Sports Videographer, Athletic Prospects Performance | Rochester, NY Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 Individually filmed, edited, and produced the team and player highlights of Diamond Pro Baseball Under 17's. - Individually operated two cameras for 24 games and edited the footage on Adobe Premiere Pro, which received positive feedback from stakeholders. - Produced 14 college recruitment videos over a strict two-month schedule leading to multiple college acceptances for players. - Positive references on the project led to the filming and editing of a conditioning camp promotional video over two days that improved product awareness and increased camp registration.

Producer, Tokyo Disko, YIN YIN [Music Video] | Amsterdam, NL Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

Assistant Producer, Holloway's Taxidermy | Amsterdam, NL Sep 2023 – Present Assistant Producer for the dark-comedy feature film, Holloway's Taxidermy. On-set Producer for the teaser production (Sep-Nov 2023).

Assistant Producer, A Place Called Home [Short Film] | Rotterdam, NL April 2023 – May 2023 - Collaborated with the Producer to ensure realistic expectations of the timeline and budgetary restrictions met the Director’s creative vision. - Conducted several talent castings and interviews for various crew mem- bers and administered the hiring of all positions. - Booked and managed set locations, ensuring production was run responsi- bly and according to the appropriate regulations. - Managed a 13-person crew and talent as the on-set producer, ensuring principal photography was wrapped within a 48-hour period.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

GENERAL Drivers Lisense First Aid/CPR ACADEMIC Video Script Writing Budgeting Video Projects Creating a Short Film Decision Making Strategies Screenwriting with Final Draft 12 Learning Video Production and Editing Location Scouting for Video and Photo Projects Running a Video Production Business Video Gear: Technical Tips *Certificates available upon request*