Emanuel Kirton
Tracy
Summary
Film and television professional ready to bring expertise in managing dynamic production environments and ensuring smooth daily operations. Renowned for fostering collaborative teamwork and achieving exceptional results in fast-paced settings. Adaptable and dependable, skilled in conflict resolution and time management, ensuring projects run efficiently and effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grip and Key Production Assistant
House Calls
03.2021
- Second grip, gaff assistant and oversee PA duties, driver and various production tasks
First Assistant Director
For the Love of the Game
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw production for interview style shots in various locations for a documentary about the Oakland A’s baseball team.
- Oversaw daily call sheets, ensuring accurate information was communicated to all relevant parties.
- Meticulously tracked expenses against budget allocations, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible without sacrificing quality or progress.
- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to develop shooting schedules that maximized resources and minimized conflicts.
Covid Compliance Officer
Teen Mom 2
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Test and monitor for Covid-19 for on-site crew and cast.
- See that everyone adhered to Covid regulations for set.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Streamlined reporting processes for improved efficiency in submitting data to regulatory agencies.
First Assistant Director/Line Producer
A Thousand Faces
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Manage production crew and coordinate daily scheduling
- Maintained a safe working environment on set by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Line Producer in charge of payroll, budgets, scheduling and paperwork.
- Meticulously tracked expenses against budget allocations, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible without sacrificing quality or progress.
- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies during filming, addressing unforeseen challenges and maintaining momentum.
- Oversaw daily call sheets, ensuring accurate information was communicated to all relevant parties.
Production Manager
Rosa Parks Doc
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinate travel and scheduling with producers
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinate the day-to-day work with a small team
- Coordinate times and items with the director and DP
First Assistant Director
The Curse is Broken
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Hire production crew.
- Oversee all safety facets.
- Assign jobs for 2nd AD.
- Create DooD’s, storyboards, call sheets, shot list and script breakdowns.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to develop shooting schedules that maximized resources and minimized conflicts.
- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
- Enhanced overall production efficiency by streamlining communication between departments and delegating tasks effectively.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for essential supplies and services at competitive rates, optimizing production budgets.
Education
Certificate - Film Production
Online Courses
06.2019
No Degree - varies areas and stages of production and post-production
Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, CA02-2012
Skills
- 1st and 2nd Assistant Director
- Health and safety
- Creative vision
- Deadline-oriented
- Script breakdown
- Scene blocking
- Storyboarding
- Set etiquette
- Shot planning
- Call sheet creation
- Scheduling expertise
- Scriptwriting
Certification
- Awarded certificates from accredited online courses for completion of online training in TV and film production.
- Production and post-production certificate from SF Film School.
Personal Information
Title: 1st Assistant Director/UPM
Timeline
First Assistant Director
For the Love of the Game
12.2023 - 09.2024
First Assistant Director/Line Producer
A Thousand Faces
09.2021 - 11.2021
Production Manager
Rosa Parks Doc
09.2021 - 10.2021
Grip and Key Production Assistant
House Calls
03.2021
Covid Compliance Officer
Teen Mom 2
02.2021 - 05.2022
First Assistant Director
The Curse is Broken
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Awarded certificates from accredited online courses for completion of online training in TV and film production.
- Production and post-production certificate from SF Film School.
Certificate - Film Production
Online Courses
No Degree - varies areas and stages of production and post-production
Los Angeles Film School
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