AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
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Seek the Challenging Position of Director (Motion Pictures, TV)
A highly talented motion pictures and TV Director with extensive experience in providing organizational and operational support to the production team on interactive entertainment products -- from initial design through code release; deep background in interpreting script, conducting rehearsals, and directing activities of cast and technical crew for motion pictures and television programs.
Summary of Qualifications
More than twelve years of experience in directing motion pictures and television programs.
Uncommon ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Excellent communication (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
Remarkable ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Expert in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Sound expertise in time management (both ones and that of others).
Profound knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Solid ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Deep knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Substantive knowledge of hardware and software game industry trends.
Capable of making sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
Ability to cultivate a harmonious and cohesive team, inspire the cooperation and confidence of others, and promote the "common purpose" of the team.
Uncommon ability to handle and prioritize multiple, possibly conflicting, demands from superiors and colleagues with professional finesse.
Self-directed, detail oriented and a problem solver with a desire to contribute to a uniquely creative environment.
Flexible, receptive and open to change.
Professional Experience
H&S TV Network, Tarrytown, NY 2002 - Present
Producer
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, and non-broadcast programming for public entertainment and education.
Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crewmembers.
Study and research scripts in order to determine how they should be directed.
Cut and edit film or tape in order to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
Collaborate with film and sound editors during the post-production process as films are edited and soundtracks are added.
Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that the time rehearsals take are minimized.
Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.
Cousins' Film, NY 2000 - 2002
Assistant Producer
Created and maintained projects' asset database.
Collected data from artists.
Inputed data into the database.
Estimated completion of art tasks.
Generated reports for Leads.
Supported the production team by coordinating the acquisition of resources required by the production team.
Assisted the project's Project Lead in interactions with artists, developers, music, sound, voice, talent, and video production.
Established a day-to-day relationship with all members of the production team and communicated any production issues or problems to the Project Lead.
Supported the Lead Artist to: coordinate development to achieve milestones; foster clear and consistent communication within the team; provide effective coordination of staff; and communicate clearly and often with the art and programming department leads to help facilitate adequate, efficient and effective project staffing.
Worked with development team leads to assist in keeping the project on schedule.
Robert Bros Inc., Atlanta, GA 1997 - 2000
Producer
Bided, scheduled, organized and managed multiple projects from initial creative development through final delivery.
Sent out script to numerous name actors, agencies, management companies, directors, financiers, distributors, other producers, studios, etc., followed up with everyone, and dealt with each of their personal artistic or marketing concerns about the story, etc.
Managed all project communications (client and internal) while leading production teams.
Managed detailed budgets, supervised the budgeting process, approved major expenses and made weekly progress reports to Manager of Finance.
Reported to Directors/Partners.
Made sure that all the equipment needed for shoots are set.
Managed editing, scoring, and marketing and distribution.
Recruited and hired the talents who worked on the project.
Supervised the creation of films and plays.
Performed crisis management.
Tom Pen Television, Minneapolis, MN 1993 - 1997
Production Assistant
Assisted Line Producers in newscast preparation, including coordination of videotapes for playback, videotape editing, preparing preproduction materials, recording and logging video feeds, and news writing at the request and direction of line producers.
Assisted Film Producers in sending out script to numerous name actors, agencies, management companies, directors, financiers, distributors, other producers, studios, etc., and following up with everyone.
Assisted Film Producers in shooting, promotion and marketing of films.
Education and Professional Training
New York University, NY
BS degree in Theater Arts (1992)