Lucia Pistone
San Francisco
Summary
Creative production and visual arts student with hands-on experience in live events, film production, and nonprofit arts programming. Skilled in event coordination, AV setup, and collaborative creative work within San Francisco's underground music and arts community
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Host & Organizer
BYOB - Gray Area
01.2023 - Current
- Co-produced community-centered video art event series, Bring Your Own Beamer, where emerging artists showcase work for free
- Coordinated artist schedules, promotions, and logistics to enhance event execution
- Collaborated with co-hosts to develop engaging event programming, design flyers, and streamline promotional efforts across platforms
- Executed technical setup and live presentations to deliver high-quality audience experiences
Stagehand / Event Production Crew
Gray Area
San Francisco
01.2022 - Current
- Constructed stages, rigged lighting, and installed power and A/V cabling for live events, ensuring seamless production setup
- Configured projection systems and executed large-scale installations, including outdoor marquee, enhancing audience experience
- Supported live event operations, managing lighting control (MIDI), ticketing, and front-of-house activities to maintain event flow
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure events ran smoothly and on schedule
- Operated forklift to safely move and position production equipment
Freelance Visual Artist & Event Collaborator
San Francisco
01.2022 - Current
- Created and presented visual work that enhanced audience experience at live electronic music events
- Collaborate with DJs, producers, and event organizers
- Designed visuals for projection and immersive environments using editing and visual software
- Shot original footage and sourced found footage as source material
Programs & Exhibitions Intern
Southern Exposure
San Francisco
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed exhibitions, public programs, and fundraising events at nonprofit arts organization
- Coordinated artwork logistics, artist communication, and gallery placement to streamline exhibition processes
- Organized and reviewed submissions from 150+ artists for annual fundraising auction
- Maintained detailed project tracking systems using Google Drive and Sheets
Production Assistant
Dockers
09.2021 - 2021
- Collaborated with director, producer, and talent to facilitate efficient shooting process
- Managed shot tracking, timing, and set organization
- Supported set design, setup, and breakdown to ensure smooth commercial production
- Facilitated contract agreements
Production Assistant
LVL Films
02.2020
- Assisted with interview production setup at Facebook headquarters
- Coordinated equipment logistics, ensuring organized and efficient set environment
- Operated clapperboard and secured talent release forms to facilitate smooth production
- Assisted crew and talent during filming to enhance overall production flow
- Contract (Facebook HQ)
Education
Associate of Arts - Cinema
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA03-2026
Skills
- Live event production
- Event planning
- AV setup
- Artist collaboration
- Projection art
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Organization
- Fast-paced team environments
- Communication
Timeline
Programs & Exhibitions Intern
Southern Exposure
08.2023 - 05.2024
Co-Host & Organizer
BYOB - Gray Area
01.2023 - Current
Stagehand / Event Production Crew
Gray Area
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Visual Artist & Event Collaborator
01.2022 - Current
Production Assistant
Dockers
09.2021 - 2021
Production Assistant
LVL Films
02.2020
Associate of Arts - Cinema
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
San Francisco State University