Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Brandon Maclennan

North Bay,ON

Summary

Dynamic film production assistant with a proven track record handling multiple responsibilities. Hardworking professional eager to get the job done right with excellent communication. Whether I am in the office or on set I am always there with a smile to help accomplish any project big or small.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Locations P.A.

Uphill Films Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Project Title: "Uphill for Christmas"
  • Maintained a clean and organized set to help ease the daily operations of all cast & crew members
  • Provided tents for video village, equipment, cast & crew and adequate heat whenever necessary, also proactively setting up for future needs
  • Maintained a healthy relationship with property owners to benefit possible future relationships
  • Being available to assist and respond to any walkie call to provide help for any needs for production on set or on location, as well as to solve any complex problems that arise

Locations P.A.

Embers Film Inc.
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Project Title: "The Embers & the Stars"
  • Ensured basecamp and set were organized and maintained for the duration of the shoot to guarantee smooth operations for all crew members
  • Provided tents for video village, equipment, cast and crew whenever necessary
  • Worked closely with D.O.P. and 1st A.D. to prioritize camera frame and proactively plan ahead for upcoming scenes
  • Maintained a clean set and ensured every location was in good order before and after leaving
  • Solved simple and complex issues that arise daily throughout the duration of filming

Production Assistant

Project Greenlight
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Project Title: "Beast Games Season 1"
  • Collaborated with production teams to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Helped various departments throughout prep days before shooting
  • Worked with craft department to ensure executive offices were stocked and well maintained
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

Film-production-assistant

Chopping Boy Film
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Project Title: New title "A Breed Apart"
  • Assist in daily production office needs as well as assist in required needs on set.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations (Including: Hazing, slating, 4th A.D., assisting locations)
  • Prepared call sheets & slides for each day of shooting, keeping cast & crew informed about daily expectations
  • Managed script revisions and distribution to cast and crew for accurate scene representation
  • Facilitated communication between cast and crew, allowing for efficient problem-solving during shoots.
  • Contributed to maintaining a safe working environment on set by adhering to safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.

Catering Assistant

David Mintz Catering
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Project Title: "Skymed Season 3"
  • Assisted lead caterers with daily breakfast
  • Prepped daily lunches for cast/crew
  • Set up lunch room for every day of shoot as well as the tear down & clean up
  • Created a warm & welcoming space & greeted cast and crew with friendly service

Craft Assistant

Carpe Deeyum Productions
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Project Title: "Seeds"
  • Assist Lead Craft with daily breakfast and subs, ensure all cast and crew are nourished and hydrated during full day shoots.
  • Maintain a fully stocked craft table with a neat and approachable presentation.
  • Delivery of subs to set ensuring no disruptions to any on-set work by cast and crew members.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Strong communication between cast and crew members, as well as a drive to boost as much on-set morale as possible.

Catering Assistant

David Mintz Catering
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Project Title: "Everything's Going to be Great"
  • Assisted lead caterers with daily breakfast service
  • Assisted in daily prep for lunch service (Including: food prep, location/lunchroom set up)
  • Assisted lead caterers with serving, clean up, as well as using our interpersonal skills to create a positive & welcoming lunch location where cast and crew can relax.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry

Nipissing University
05.2019

Skills

  • Strong attention to Detail
  • Complex problem solver
  • Relationship Building
  • Call sheet creation
  • Payroll support
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Production Support
  • Escorting actors
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

  • CH02 Propane Certication
  • Worker/Supervisor Health & Safety
  • WHMIS
  • Food Safety

Interests

  • Film/Television production
  • Photography
  • Photo/Video editing
  • Sports

Timeline

Locations P.A.

Uphill Films Inc.
02.2025 - 03.2025

Locations P.A.

Embers Film Inc.
08.2024 - 09.2024

Production Assistant

Project Greenlight
08.2024 - 08.2024

Catering Assistant

David Mintz Catering
04.2024 - 06.2024

Film-production-assistant

Chopping Boy Film
10.2023 - 11.2023

Craft Assistant

Carpe Deeyum Productions
06.2023 - 06.2023

Catering Assistant

David Mintz Catering
04.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry

Nipissing University
Brandon Maclennan