Dynamic and enthusiastic filmmaker and instructor with demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meet tight deadlines and exceed goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A good listener with strong conflict-resolution skills.
Hi, I’m
Brishkay Ahmed
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
InFocus Film School
Documentary Film Instructor
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted students with technical needs during production and post-production project phases.
- Providing thoughtful support and guidance to film and television program students.
Digital Warriors Productions
Development Producer and Writer
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines
Documentary Organization Of Canada - BC/YT/NWT
Lead Facilitator
12.2020 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable pitch program participants to gain maximum benefit from workshop sessions.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants and film and television mentors to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Planned and facilitated documentary workshops in accordance with DOC BC/YT/NWT curricula, employing varied methods to maximize mentor participation and industry connections,
- Advocated for program participants of Breakthrough BC/YT/NWT , outlining cases and needs to program executives.
Viva Mantra Films
Field Producer
01.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Allocated resources and managed field production to meet schedule parameters while building compelling story.
- Performed background research and conducted interviews to enable creation of story narrative.
- Worked with director to prepare film's final budget, shooting schedule and production dates
- Developed impactful grant applications and was key liaison between production company, broadcaster, and funding agencies.
Make Believe Media
Story Producer
03.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaised with cinematographers, sound department, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Opus Academy
Communications Instructor
04.2018 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional planning and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and integrated and actively used technology and media consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized elementary and secondary student learning.
Education
Canadian Film Center - Norman Jewison Film ProgramToronto, ON
Certificate from Writers' Lab
01.2023
University Overview
Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
06.2022
University Overview
Langara CollegeVancouver, BC
Diploma from Journalism
06.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Creative Writing
- Adobe Premiere and Audition (Editing)
- Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
- Relationship Management
- Solve Production Problems
- Casting Coordination
- Camera and Video Staff Direction
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
2023 Selected - Netflix - Diversity of Voices ( Banff)
2023 Selected - E20 Writers Lab ( Series)
2023 Selected - Genre Lab ( Frontieres Pitch)
2023 Selected - Female Eyes Film Festival - Series
Affiliations
Affiliations
DGC
WGC
Documentary Organization of Canada
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Timeline
Field Producer
Viva Mantra Films
01.2023 - 04.2023
Development Producer and Writer
Digital Warriors Productions
10.2022 - Current
Story Producer
Make Believe Media
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Facilitator
Documentary Organization Of Canada - BC/YT/NWT
12.2020 - 05.2023
Documentary Film Instructor
InFocus Film School
04.2019 - Current
Communications Instructor
Opus Academy
04.2018 - 09.2022
Canadian Film Center - Norman Jewison Film Program
Certificate from Writers' Lab
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
Langara College
Diploma from Journalism
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