Film Production/Crew Member

MIA RICHARDS

(THEY/THEM)

804-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Hardworking, responsible early-career professional seeking work in physical production or development for scripted and/or unscripted tv/film. Experience producing/directing/writing/editing in higher education and community-based settings.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Producer, Writer Director, Editor

Her Birthday Balloons: August 2022-December 2022

● Managed the entire production process for the independent short film while directing video and audio to ensure quality content on set.

● Recipient of an original score through Seattle Film Institute’s Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program.

● Creative vision achieved with a tight budget while still hitting production deadlines. Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Director, Editor When Will We Get Narratives: January 2023-May 2023

● Managed the entire production process while actively researching being transgender in performing arts. Documentary centered around Raja Benz, a transgender theater maker. Founder

The Artist Advocacy Collective: August 2022-Present

● Arts and diversity collective geared towards the issues we see in the performing arts industry.

● Creating seminars for emerging performers, curated screenings with talkbacks, and engaging media content to expand awareness internationally.

Assistant Director/Dramaturgy

Virginia Repertory Theatre: October-December 2022

● Head of period-piece research for Christmas at the Pemberly’s and a reference for actors/production team in the room. Assistant direction alongside Sharon Ott, included working with actors, note-taking, and being attentive to detail. EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University, Magna Cum Laude Richmond, Virginia BS in Mass Communications/Media Production, BA in Theatre, August 2023 Thomas Dale High School Specialty Center for the Arts, 2020 Chester, Virginia REFERENCES

Lauren Meyer Producer, Naked and Afraid ******.*.*****@*****.*** 804-***-**** Robert Milazzo Media Production Instructor ********@***.*** 917-***-**** Raja Benz Intimacy Coordinator, Apple TV’s Swagger *****@***.*** 630-***-**** ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in entire Adobe Post Production Suite, including Premiere, attention to detail, script coverage, detail-oriented, scheduling, organization, taking direction, communication, working with talent, stage combat certified

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