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Screenplay writer, Producer, Director, Assistant director

Location:
Naperville, IL
Posted:
November 15, 2025

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Resume:

Julia Bottarelli

331-***-****

*********@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-judith-758378356/ Website: https://jjbottare.wixsite.com/my-site-1

Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/JuliaBottarelli Education:

Savannah College of Art and Design BFA Film and Television Estimated Graduation Year: 2027

Notable Film Experience:

SCAD Pro X Covergirl

(Under NDA)

- Secured early industry experience as a freshman through an SCADpro internship.

- Served as the Unit Production Manager on set and contributed to commercial development and pre-production.

- Worked on SCAD's state-of-the-art 2,000-square-foot LED volume stage.

- Developed strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a deep understanding of the importance of collaboration

Depop Mock Campaign

Not Yet Released

- Set up a meeting with a team member from Depop

- Set up fundraisers

- Communicated with the location manager and assisted in the booking of a warehouse

- Set up a meeting with a song artist to get the proper song rights

- made song rights contract, location agreements, and many more

- Still in discussion with Depop about selling the commercial Don't Know

Released 2025

- Served as First Assistant Director on a student music video, coordinating studio car shots and ensuring the timely preparation of vehicles before filming.

- Faced with a tight schedule and numerous shots to complete in one day, successfully prioritized the most critical shots, leading the crew to work quickly and efficiently. As a result, we finished ahead of schedule and were able to capture additional shots.

- Was listed in Hollywood VMS

Piece of Skit Senior Thesis

Not Yet Released

- Worked as a producer

- connected with local businesses such as Stoners Pizza Joint, FoxyTail, and the Living Vine –thrift shop

- Got Stoners Pizza to sponsor our film and provide free food for the three days of filming

- Got Foxytial to sponsor us and provide a free coffee station to students

- Got a local thrift shop to sponsor us, we were able to go to their new location before opening, and pick out furniture pieces, props, and wardrobe free of charge.

- Overall, due to these sponsorships, I was able to save the film around $1,000

-Worked on SCAD's state-of-the-art 2,000-square-foot LED volume stage. Screenplay Awards

Personal Film:

Awake is an independent proof-of-concept film not affiliated with SCAD. I am the writer, director, and co-producer on this project. So far, the script has won 4 awards and it hasn't even gone into production yet. We were able to secure a Blackmagic sponsorship, where they are providing us with their URSA Cine 17 K 65 Camera for free. They will also be writing a piece on the film and showcasing the BTS video and photos on their website and other platforms. Companies I’ve Worked With

Skills

Pre-Production:

- Proficient in writing scripts using Final Draft and Studio Binder.

- Organized a shot list to create a detailed shoot schedule

- Create a detailed call sheet and ensure it is sent out on time to the cast and crew

- Skilled in creating and managing a working production budget sheet.

- Schedules production meetings, ensuring all necessary information is gathered and that everyone is clear on their tasks.

- Created a film starter page to raise funds, organized in-person fundraising events, managed social media, produced promotional videos, and reached out to companies and potential investors for the film.

- Successfully have gotten local sponsors to help support Production:

- Assisted with on-set AD duties, ensuring respectful communication with the crew to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

- Provided on-set catering and craft services, ensuring accommodations for everyone's dietary restrictions and allergies.

- Experience in sound mixing and operating the boom microphone.

- Experience in cinematography with a strong familiarity with the Red Komodo camera. Post Production

- Experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer

- Experience in sound design using Avid Pro Tools.



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