Emma Carlin
Post-Production Coordinator, Assistant Editor, Office Manager
Brooklyn, NY
acth0b@r.postjobfree.com - 301-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Post-Production Coordinator, Assistant Editor, Office Manager
"Rosenwald" film, The Ciesla Foundation - Washington, DC - September 2013 to September 2015
* Primary support staff for the director of the documentary film, Rosenwald, serving in a variety of diverse roles
* Oversaw the post-production process by coordinating with film labs and post houses to complete the film and create deliverables in DVD, Bluray and DCP formats
* Coordinated with publicists and a theatrical booking agent to ensure a smooth implementation of the film's theatrical distribution strategy
* Evaluated the rights status for archival footage, photographs, music and feature films and contacted rights holders to negotiate a license for use in a documentary film with worldwide, all media, in perpetuity distribution; ordered master quality material
* Managed the workflow for all incoming media and ensured proper hard drive management; maintained a database cataloging all media by format and citing relevant source information
* Researched primary sources for relevant archival material, primarily using online databases and university archives
* Assisted the editor with basic motion editing, culling relevant material and editing into assembly sequences, importing raw interview footage and proxy archival material, as well as Final Cut Pro 7 troubleshooting
* Performed essential office duties for a small nonprofit, including bookkeeping, paying bills, filing, stocking the supply closet, answering phones, and managing sales of DVDs of the director's previous films English as a Second Language Instructor
Time2Talk English Academy - October 2012 to February 2013 Suratthani, Thailand
* Taught English to secondary students (ages 12-17) at a local government school with class sizes ranging from 14 to 45 students
* Designed original lesson plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, including plans aimed for mixed-level classes
* Integrated technology into the classroom via a projector system to enhance student learning with relevant videos, songs, and
PowerPoint presentations
* Adapted lesson plans for low- and no- technology classrooms, using games and competition to engage and motivate students
Documentary Filmmaker
Dump the Dump - Evanston, IL - January 2012 to June 2012
*Co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced short documentary film, Dump the Dump, that examined issues of social and environmental justice surrounding the existence of a waste transfer station in a disenfranchised neighborhood
*Researched the history of Veolia Waste Transfer Station in Evanston, IL as well as instances of community conflict with similar facilities throughout the U.S.
* Met with community leaders and city officials involved with efforts to organize for a safer, healthier, and more environmentally
friendly neighborhood
* Interviewed and filmed residents of Evanston, IL, helping to give voice to underrepresented members of the community
* Organized a public screening of the documentary that provided a space for community dialogue Assistant Professor of Radio
Film at Northwestern University - February 2011 to June 2012
* Worked closely with professor and accomplished filmmaker to gain a greater understanding of the post- production process involved in low-budget filmmaking
* Performed basic assistant editor tasks such as transcoding media files with Compressor, synchronizing audio and video with Final Cut Pro 7, and creating DVDs using DVD Studio Pro
* Reviewed footage and organized clips into subcategories to streamline the process of editing rough assemblies of scenes and sequences
* Edited trailer for feature film, FOURPLAY
EDUCATION
B.A. in Communications
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
September 2008 to March 2012
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Organizational Skills, Photoshop ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills
* Proficient with Final Cut Pro 7, Avid, Compressor, and DVD Studio Pro; Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop
* Experience with online social media platforms, including WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram