Assistant Director

Chris Paul Smith

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Spartanburg, SC 29445

Phone: 843-***-****

E-mail: ******************@*******.***

Objectives

To pursue a career in the film industry as well as establishing a firm professional foundation on which to build from.

Education

B.A in Theatre, Minor: Film Studies (December, 2015)

Have travelled to London 3 times to perform.

Won best actor 3 times during college.

Received the Curtain Call Performance Award at my college.

Was a talent in “Up Here” by Atraxia that won best Sci-fi music video at the Sci-On Film Festival 2016 in Reno, Nevada.

Completed a semester long Conservatory Program at the Warehouse Theatre.

Experience

Conservatory Student (Jan 2016 –May2016)

Warehouse Theatre (37 Augusta St. Greenville, SC 29601)

Consort with sponsors and season subscribers. Dealt with selling tickets and donation vouchers. Formalize myself with local businesses for marketing and advertising purposes. Learn about grants and grant writing. Assisted on set designs and production meetings. Assistant stage manage the shows during the program along with house management and upkeep.

Director of Photography/ Cameraman (Mar 2015- Apr 2015)

USC Upstate: Advanced Film Production (800 University Way)

Dealt with story boarding and actual filming. Worked with the student director on lighting and shot choreography. Shoot set-up and breakdown. Manage all camera equipment and functionality.

Director (Nov 2013- Dec 2013)

USC Upstate: Motion Picture and Video Production (800 University Way)

Dealt with the actors. Made shot lists and scheduled film dates. Scouted locations for filming. Did all the camera work considering it was an individual assignment.

Skills

Microsoft Word and Excel, Familiar with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier, Lighting, Camera savvy; Tripod, Steady Cam. Writing; Film, Stage, etc. People Person, Hardworking, Quick Learner, Actor

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