Assistant Writer
Resume:
ALEX MOSS
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SUMMARY
● Inventive and passionate filmmaker offering expertise in strategic media production, creative development, and diversified fundraising.
● Superb writer and producer experienced in developing scripted content with rapid turnarounds.
● Crafted strategic marketing campaigns designed to promote buzz around the project.
● Professional actor and gifted public speaker with a passion for audience engagement.
● Skilled fundraiser specialized in pitching, securing funds from investors.
● Natural leader, speaker, and creator who works best with collaborative visionaries. EXPERIENCE
“No Bad Press,” independent short film, Chicago, IL 2019
● Raised over $4000 (surpassing initial goal) as executive producer, writer, and director of award winning short film.
● Designed and implemented strategic marketing campaigns aimed to generate buzz amongst potential soft funding sources.
● Responsible for all outreach initiatives regarding film festivals, and prospective distributors.
Actor, Gray Talent Agency, Chicago, IL 2019-Present
● Professional Acting Resume available upon request. Freelance Cinematographer and Production Assistant, Chicago, IL 2019
● Oversaw camera department for numerous productions.
● Collaborated to define visual expectations with directors, producers, and assorted crew members.
● Assisted junior crew members with multitude of responsibilities such as lighting, data storage, and miscellaneous post-production duties.
“News You Can Lose.” Chicago, IL 2017-2020
● Writer, producer and cast member of weekly satirical news show centered around current events.
● Drafted upwards of 6 sketch scripts, and 80-120 headline jokes per week.
● Conducted “word-on-the-street” interviews as the show’s “Suburban Correspondent.” Harold Ramis Film School, The Second City, Chicago, IL 2018-2019
● Performed, crewed, or consulted on over 20 student films a year at the highly vetted, immersive program focused entirely on comedic storytelling.
● Coached in the art of pitching by established members of Hollywood.
“Bubble,” independent short film, Greencastle, IN 2016
● Wrote, produced, directed, and edited short film accepted into multiple film festivals--including the acclaimed Orlando International Film Festival.
● Performed all pre-production, production, and post-production tasks. WORK HISTORY
Full-Time Sales Associate, Buikema’s Ace Hardware, Naperville, IL 2017-2018
● Assisted customers with product information, assembly, and maintenance. Street Canvasser, Grassroots Campaigns, Chicago, IL 2017
● Spoke daily to dozens of Chicago residents, and raised nearly $200/day on behalf of Planned Parenthood of America.
EDUCATION
● Harold Ramis Film School at The Second City, Chicago, IL Certificate 2018-2019
● Second City Training Center Acting Program, Chicago, IL Certificate 2016-2018
● DePauw University, Greencastle, IN Bachelor of Arts 2012-2016
● (Double major: Film Studies and Creative Writing)
● Accademia dell’ Arte, Arezzo, Italy January, 2015
(Italian Filmmaking abroad)
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