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Ceri Thomas-Davies

Toronto,ON

Summary

I was the first student ever at the University of Westminster to be selected for a film festival in my first year and have since achieved many successes with my scripts and films at international film festivals.

I am an extremely motivated, hardworking, and reliable individual. I am flexible and adaptable and comfortable in new situations. I can communicate effectively with all age groups, have excellent leadership abilities, and enjoy working as part of a team. I take pride in my punctuality, and attitude.

Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Stage Manager/FOH Coordinator

Secret City Adventures
Toronto, ON
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in problem-solving during technical rehearsals, leading to more polished final performances.
  • Assisted Stage Manager with various administrative tasks such as maintaining contact lists or drafting rehearsal reports, resulting in a well-organized production process.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by maintaining proper backstage protocols and procedures, whilst working on 'The Perfect Bite', a Netflix collaboration.

Stage Manager

Fever
Toronto
1 2024 - 05.2024
  • Oversee sets, props, lights, and sound; and call all technical cues during performances of the hit burlesque parody.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies during rehearsals, optimizing productivity while adhering to strict deadlines.

1st Assistant Director

Aggressive Film Nerds
Toronto, ON
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Working as 1st Assistant Director during the filming of "See you latte" a short film.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving strategies during filming, addressing unforeseen challenges and maintaining momentum.

Operations Coordinator

Secret City Adventures
Toronto
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Co-ordinate the "Zombie Apocalypse" from initial concept and screenplay to hiring actors, purchasing scenery, scheduling, and ensuring the show was successful.

1st Assistant Director

d productions inc
Toronto
3 2023 - 08.2023
  • Working as 1st Assistant Director during the filming of "See you latte" a short film.
  • Coordinated pre-production activities, including location scouting and casting, to set the stage for smooth shooting processes.

Assistant Stage Manager

Thunder Child
Toronto
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Facilitate communication across all creative and technical departments; Manage sets, actors, props, lights, and sound.

1st Assistant Director

Marquee Productions
Toronto
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Working as 1st Assistant Director during the filming of "8 ball" a short film.

Education

M.A. Film -

Middlesex University
09.2018 - 12 2019

Practical Film Making - undefined

Prague Film School
07.2018 - 9 2018

B.A. (Hons) Media Practice - undefined

University of Westminster
09.2015 - 7 2018

Skills

  • Language skills

  • Strong Organization

  • Health and safety compliance

  • Crew assistance

  • Production Management

  • Production Coordination

  • Team Communication

  • Scheduling meetings and rehearsals

Skill summary

  • Driving Licence
  • DBS Police Check
  • First Aid Certificate

Timeline

Assistant Stage Manager/FOH Coordinator

Secret City Adventures
05.2024 - Current

1st Assistant Director

Aggressive Film Nerds
03.2024 - 03.2024

Operations Coordinator

Secret City Adventures
08.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Stage Manager

Thunder Child
03.2023 - 08.2023

1st Assistant Director

Marquee Productions
02.2023 - 05.2023

M.A. Film -

Middlesex University
09.2018 - 12 2019

Practical Film Making - undefined

Prague Film School
07.2018 - 9 2018

B.A. (Hons) Media Practice - undefined

University of Westminster
09.2015 - 7 2018

Stage Manager

Fever
1 2024 - 05.2024

1st Assistant Director

d productions inc
3 2023 - 08.2023
Ceri Thomas-Davies