The document provides a profile, skills, experience, education, and references for an individual seeking an entry-level position in the media industry. They have a BA in Digital Film Production and experience in roles such as data wrangling, script supervision, production assistance, location scouting, and writing/directing a web series. Their skills include scheduling, equipment operation, editing software, communication, and research.
1. Profile
I am currently seeking an entry-level position within the media industry to further develop
and increase my skill set. My degree has given me a significant knowledge of and familiarity
with every aspect of media production, including any office and administrative duties. But
through my experience since I have been able to adapt to a diverse range of duties and
responsibilities both creatively and practically. I am meticulous, hard-working and driven to
see a project through to completion, to the highest possible standards and the full extent of
my ability.
Skills
Scheduling, organising and communication skills, including research and reporting.
General runner/grip duties such as setting up lighting equipment, clapper boarding,
shot and sound logging and more.
Practised in Final Cut, Avid Media Workshop and Adobe After Effects.
Communication and negotiation skills, scheduling over the phone and in person.
Adept writing skills, with knowledge of correct script formatting and structure, as well
as the ability to adapt to varying media, such as television or film.
Experienced in DiT/ data wrangling.
Experience
Barnsbury Pictures Ltd. (UK) “Love is Thicker
than Water”: DIT
Transferring and backing up footage.
Transcoding RED footage for Final Cut Pro
Synchronising audio and video.
March - April 2015
Website: Script Boutique (UK) Researcher,
Administrator
Helped with research and blog posts.
Script reading, evaluating submitted scripts.
Sept. 2013 - Feb. 2015
Channel 4, Swan Films (UK) “Skeg Vegas”:
Data Wrangler
Transferring and backing up footage.
Transcoding data through Avid.
Logging footage.
July - August 2014
Bluntspear (UK) “Dan & Guy” (Series 1):
Writer, Director, Producer
Writer of 8 part web series, all episodes.
Directed actors on-set.
Consultant in casting and locations.
May - July 2014
19 Coppice End
Highwoods
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9RQ
Date of Birth: 09/02/1991
Tel: 01206752088
Mobile: 07789680119
Email: davidrsmith18@virginmedia.com
www.davidrsmith.org.uk
David R Smith
2. Strawmen (UK) “An Isolated Event”: Script
Supervisor
In charge of logging shots and sound.
Overseeing continuity.
Helped set up equipment.
March 2014
Catapult Productions (UK) Moxie Kicks:
Broken Soul & Coming Down Music Videos:
Production Coordinator
Assistant to DoP, moving and setting up
lighting and camera equipment.
Assisted with set dressing
Assisted with catering for crew.
March - April 2014
App Media Network (UK) “3 Minute IQ”:
Production Assistant, Researcher
Researched for quiz questions and other
developments thereafter.
Operated boom mike.
AD on set in charge of keeping everything to
schedule.
October - December 2013
JSHH Films (UK) “Puriyala”: Location Scout
Performed reccees, exploring areas,
photographing locations
Liaising with property owners and negotiating
terms.
Online research and scheduling shoot dates
and times.
August 2013
Relevant Education and Qualifications
University of Sunderland 2010 - 2013
BA (Honours) Digital Film
Production: First Class Honours.
The Sixth Form College,
Colchester
2007 - 2009
A-Levels: Film Studies B, English
Literature C, English Language C.
The Gilberd School, Colchester 2002 - 2007
9 GCSEs grade C and above,
including AA grade in Applied Art
and Design.
References
Drew Hill Mark Nicholls
Producer Administrator
Catapult Productions Script Boutique
Tel: 07813 344 918 Tel: 07990 593 736
Email: idrewhill@yahoo.com Email: mark@scriptboutique.co.uk