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Chris Langford

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dedicated individual offering many years of experience at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Interested in transitioning away from an industry that demands exceptionally long hours. Eager to apply the skills I have acquired and honed to new and exciting opportunities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

The Slant Film Company
03.2024 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the production office for a low budget action film.
  • Handle official distribution of all production paperwork, the creation of production schedules and other documentation.
  • Conduit of communication between management and crew.
  • Coordinated logistics, travel arrangements, and accommodations for cast and crew during on-location shoots.

Line Producer

Champlain Media West
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve the story while also keeping the scope within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers and key crew members to develop comprehensive shooting schedules that met production goals.
  • Obtained insurance for production and managed pre-production processes.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Oversaw individual film budgets of 1.2 million dollars.

Production Manager

Champlain Media West
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
  • Assisted director in achieving artistic vision for film by liaising between crew and producer.
  • Mentored junior staff members within the production team, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Analyzed scripts, determined cost of production and broke down screenplay into schedules.
  • Revised schedules and control expenses to keep project on time and within budget.

Production Coordinator

Champlain Media West
11.2017 - 06.2020

*See above description.

Education

Film Production

Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Effective Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Crew Supervision
  • Deadline Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Budget Preparation and Administration

Affiliations

  • DGC BC, IATSE 891

Additional Information

Was the sole Office Services person for a large Funeral Services Corporation based in Toronto, ON from 2000-2002.

Timeline

Production Coordinator

The Slant Film Company
03.2024 - Current

Line Producer

Champlain Media West
01.2023 - 08.2023

Production Manager

Champlain Media West
07.2020 - 06.2023

Production Coordinator

Champlain Media West
11.2017 - 06.2020

Film Production

Vancouver Film School
Chris Langford