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Overview
Work History
Education
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BLAY ARMAH

Construction Labourer/Filmmaker
Brampton

Summary

Construction worker by day; a dedicated filmmaker by night. Boasting 7 years in construction and 4 years producing, writing, and directing in film, mentored both in Houston, Texas, and across the GTA. Rapid growth as a filmmaker and construction expertise position me as a capable candidate for Nabet 700-M Unifor membership if successful.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Props Assistant

F.O.B. Corp./Millennial X/Creative Minds
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded efforts to return rented or borrowed items promptly after wrap up, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
  • Implemented efficient storage solutions for quick access and retrieval of specific props on set.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to set safety protocols while handling various props.
  • Ensured proper handling and care of valuable or fragile items, minimizing damage or loss during production.
  • Assisted actors in familiarizing themselves with key props prior to shooting, promoting authentic portrayals on screen.

Director

Family of Business Corp.
06.2021 - Current

Directed short film "For Her," creating a visual plan through shot lists, crib sheets, breakdown analysis, and visual design. Collaborated with Producer, Production Designer, Director of Photography, and Actors to translate script into images, optimizing actor performances and implementing plans across all departments.

Screenwriter

Family of Business Corp.
01.2019 - Current

Created scripts based personal experiences to produce engaging and inspiring stories (A Close Eye, For Her).

Assistant Director

Millennial X
11.2022 - 12.2022

1st Assistant Director on the short film "Changi Kuri" (Punjabi tale). Managed day-to-day film production operations, scheduling cast, crew, and equipment, coordinating with specific department heads regarding shoot scheduling. Assumed responsibility for set safety and supervised each take, ensuring cast and crew adherence to schedule.

Producer

Komatik Films
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during project phases beginning with pre-production.
  • Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls.
  • Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
  • Finding actors in conjunction with Director.
  • Organized budget and hiring staff.
  • Creating Script breakdowns and filing out crew sheets.

Education

Certificate - Advanced Filmmaking

Millennial X
Brampton, ON
10.2022 - 12.2022

Graduate Degree - Sound of Music

Recording Arts Canada
111 Peter St.
01.2015 - 11.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Acting

EVN Film Studios
Toronto, ON
05.2001 -

Skills

Film knowledge

Production Etiquette

Team-oriented and dependable

PPE Compliance

Multitasking Abilities

Decision-Making

Organization and Time Management

Accomplishments

- Nominated for the Bronze lens award for my short film "A Close Eye" in Atlanta in 2020.

- Lead role in a BET+ TV series

Timeline

Assistant Director

Millennial X
11.2022 - 12.2022

Certificate - Advanced Filmmaking

Millennial X
10.2022 - 12.2022

Props Assistant

F.O.B. Corp./Millennial X/Creative Minds
06.2021 - 04.2024

Director

Family of Business Corp.
06.2021 - Current

Producer

Komatik Films
10.2019 - 02.2020

Screenwriter

Family of Business Corp.
01.2019 - Current

Graduate Degree - Sound of Music

Recording Arts Canada
01.2015 - 11.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Acting

EVN Film Studios
05.2001 -
BLAY ARMAHConstruction Labourer/Filmmaker