Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Maddi Marina

Starquest
Los Angeles
5
years of professional experience

Experienced with coordinating field production and managing all on-site logistics. Quick to adapt and master new skills, equipment, and software, contributing to enhanced productivity and efficiency. Utilizes problem-solving skills to handle unforeseen challenges and ensure smooth operations. Strong understanding of team dynamics and effective communication to achieve production goals.

Work History

Video Field Producer

1 Year 11 Months
Edison Township | 09.2024 - Current
  • Produce engaging field segments for community events, enhancing local engagement and visibility.
  • Develop story ideas and scripts, aligning content with community interests and organizational goals.
  • Coordinate logistics for on-site shoots.
  • Manage equipment inventory and maintenance.
  • Research and obtain cutting-edge equipment and achieve proficiency for seamless integration into the established production process.

Director of Photography

1 Year 1 Month
Dreamscape Pictures | 07.2025 - 2025
  • Collaborated with production teams to develop shot lists and lighting setups that enhanced overall production quality.
  • Utilized both tri-pod and handheld shots to capture dance choreography and highlight certain movements.

Videographer/Photographer

2 Years 8 Months
Starquest | 12.2023 - Current
  • Executed extensive load ins/outs during tours, managing large cases and coiling cables for efficient setup.
  • Filmed dynamic dance performances, successfully tracking and framing subjects amidst rapid movements.
  • Captured action-oriented photography similar to sports, adeptly switching lenses and organizing media to preserve key moments.

Photographer

1 Year
Freed Photography | 05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Utilized Lumix G9, Godox flashes, and Lastolite to capture diverse portraits (yearbook, corporate, sports, family) and candid event photography both indoors and outdoors.
  • Coordinated photo deliverables for the office, managed client deliveries, and packaged orders to ensure timely fulfillment.

Intern, Camera Operator/Director/Switcher

2 Months
Piscataway Community Television (PCTV) | 06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated multi-cam shoot with 3 cameras on sticks and 2 wireless cameras, ensuring optimal setup for live switching.
  • Captured high-quality video of live performances and candid audience shots, enhancing overall production value.
  • Set up and operate equipment for live switching.
  • Directed switcher and camera operators to create a clean, engaging portrayal of performances.

Intern

1 Year 3 Months
Strix Media | 06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Production Assistant and camera operator on several projects such as product videos for Amazon, interviews for a sample pilot, and product videos for potential buyers at stores such as Kohl's and Walmart.

First Assistant Camera

3 Months
NYU Advanced TV Pilot: "Humanized" | 09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted in camera setup and adjustments for optimal shot composition.
  • Collaborated with cinematographer to execute precise focus pulls during filming.

Second Assistant Camera

3 Months
NYU Advanced Short Films: “Let Her Eat Cake” and “Vulture City, Wyoming” | 03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Pulled focus using Nucleus Wireless System,
  • Collaborated with Director of Photography for all production needs

Education

BFA - Film & Television Production

Tisch School of The Arts | New York | 01-2022

With Honors

Skills

In-Field/in-studio camera experience; can operate Canon EOS Rebel Cameras
the Canon C200 and C300
the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
the Arri Alexa Mini and Classic
and the 702 digital audio recorder
Non-linear editing experience; proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut
Data organization
Script development
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Final Draft; knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop
Davinci Resolve
Pro Tools and After Effects

Timeline

Director of Photography

Dreamscape Pictures
07.2025 - 2025Read More

Video Field Producer

Edison Township
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Intern, Camera Operator/Director/Switcher

Piscataway Community Television (PCTV)
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Videographer/Photographer

Starquest
12.2023 - CurrentRead More

Photographer

Freed Photography
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Intern

Strix Media
06.2022 - 09.2023Read More

Second Assistant Camera

NYU Advanced Short Films: “Let Her Eat Cake” and “Vulture City, Wyoming”
03.2022 - 06.2022Read More

First Assistant Camera

NYU Advanced TV Pilot: "Humanized"
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More

Tisch School of The Arts

BFA from Film & Television Production
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Maddi Marina