Joao Paulo Alcantara

FX Department

• Maintained constant communication with production, providing updates on shot status and identifying potential roadblocks for downstream departments.
• Scheduled and tracked shots in ShotGrid to ensure timely completion of targets for other departments.
• Established and managed a streamlined workflow for communication with directors, producers, managers, supervisors, and artists to address notes and priorities.
• Collaborated with supervisors to assign and coordinate work, meeting both production deadlines and quality goals.
• Reviewed daily workload distribution, prioritizing and assigning tasks to optimize efficiency.
• As a Coordinator, demonstrated strong organizational skills and efficient scheduling to support the department in meeting deadlines and facilitating seamless operations. Responsibilities included long-term task scheduling, workflow documentation, handling creative and technical notes, client liaison, and hosting meetings.

BG Layout Department

● Kept a constant communication with production, giving updates on the status of shots as well as flagging pending elements that could potentially become a roadblock to downstream departments;

● Scheduled and tracked shots in ShotGrid making sure other departments' targets were met;

● Established a workflow with directors, producers, managers, supervisors and artists to communicate notes and priorities.

● Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.

● Reviewed daily workload distribution to prioritize and distribute job assignments.

● Being a Coordinator primarily revolves around meticulous organization and efficient scheduling. My role involves ensuring that our department can execute well-defined plans to meet deadlines while facilitating all aspects of their work. These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including long-term task scheduling, drafting workflow documentation, handling creative and technical notes, liaising with clients, as well as coordinating and hosting meetings. These multifaceted duties are crucial for maintaining a seamless and well-run operation.

• Videographer and photographer for Jiu Jitsu competitions.

• Oversaw crew hiring, found equipment and suppliers and scouted locations.
• Estimated project expenses including salaries, equipment, wardrobe set design and fees for shooting locations and permits.
• Monitored show's budget and production schedule and revised scheduled, if needed.
• Forecasted project expenses to solidify budget.
• Developed and adjusted filming schedules utilizing production timeframes for shootings.
• Collaborated with showrunner and post supervisor to promote proper editing of film.