Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Foley Experience
Production Assistant Experience
Commercial Actor Experience
Current Situation
Prop Set Experience
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Michael Poisson

Michael Poisson

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with experience in prop styling, foley, and production assistance. Eager to bring skills and passion for visual storytelling to a Prop Key role in film, television, or commercial productions. I'm excited to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to a team's success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Foley Artist/Recordist

Audio Process
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Recorded, performed, and mixed foley for several movies, delivering high-quality sound effects enhancing visual experience
  • Utilized creativity and technical skills to design and record custom foley effects, elevating audio landscapes of each film
  • Collaborated with directors and sound designers to ensure seamless integration of foley effects into final mix.

Foley Artist/Recordist

Urban Post
01.2021 - Current
  • Created and recorded foley effects for hundreds of US and Canadian films and series
  • Edited and mixed audio, collaborating with audio team to ensure high-quality sound design
  • Selected and prepared props to create realistic sound effects, developing expertise in prop selection and preparation.

Costume Designer Assistant

Sahkosh Productions
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked On "Ainsi va Manu" (Season 2)

Costume Designer Assistant

Reel One Entertainment
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of design.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Streamlined costume design process by implementing organizational systems for sketches, fabric samples, and measurements.
  • Suggested style changes to creative team to achieve improved designs.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between costume changes by coordinating with stage managers and wardrobe crew members.

Production Assistant

Music Video "Hot Hot Heat" for Odario
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Helped source props, style sets, and location scout
  • Shot behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage and assisted with photography coordination.
  • Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
  • Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling various production roles as needed, enhancing versatility within the team.

Costume Designer Assistant

Dave & Moi
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Developed skills in prop selection, preparation, and organization
  • Collaborated with set design and prop teams to ensure cohesive visual aesthetic.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop.
  • Determined financial goals and in-season projections.
  • Supported casting decisions by consulting on actor body types or sizes in relation to specific costume requirements or limitations.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
  • Assisted in set dressing tasks when needed, contributing to cohesive visual storytelling throughout a production.
  • Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
  • Enhanced costume designs by incorporating historical accuracy and cultural relevance into each project.

LP Production Assistant

Album "Nonsuch Park (SA)" for Scott Helman
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with prop sourcing, set styling, and location scouting
  • Coordinated photography and shot BTS footage.
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
  • Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.

Assistant Prop Setter

Amanda Rach Lee
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with prop styling, preparation, and organization
  • Collaborated with prop team to ensure efficient prop management
  • Developed skills in prop selection and preparation.
  • Moved, organized and prepared materials to accomplish jobs smoothly.
  • Kept work areas orderly and clean for maximum productivity.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity and reduced waste.

Commercial Actor

Hines Talent Management
01.2019 - 01.2021

Worked on various commercial sets, understanding th importance of prop placement and set dressing

  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure efficient shoot days
  • Developed skills in prop handling and set organization, adjacent to Prop Key responsibilities.
  • Worked on various commercial sets, understanding importance of prop placement and set dressing
  • Established a professional reputation through consistent punctuality, preparedness, and adaptability on set or stage.
  • Implemented strong listening skills during scene work, resulting in dynamic and nuanced performances that resonated with audiences.
  • Maintained physical fitness levels essential for specific roles by following disciplined workout routines tailored to individual role requirements.
  • Strengthened relationships with casting directors and agents through consistent communication and professionalism during auditions.

Education

Music And Digital Media -

Saint Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
06.2012

Skills

  • Live Sound expertise
  • G2 licence with vehicle, experienced truck driver
  • Post-Audio expertise
  • Props & Wardrobe inventory management
  • Props and Wardrobe sourcing
  • Crew Management
  • Lighting support
  • Pre-Production Planning
  • Live Shot Setup

Foley Experience

  • Foley Artist/Recordist, Urban Post (2021-present), Created and recorded foley effects for hundreds of US and Canadian films and series, Edited and mixed audio, collaborating with audio team to ensure high-quality sound design, Selected and prepared props to create realistic sound effects, developing expertise in prop selection and preparation
  • Foley Artist/Recordist, Audio Process (Summer 2021), Recorded, performed, and mixed the foley for several movies, delivering high-quality sound effects that enhanced the visual experience, Utilized creativity and technical skills to design and record custom foley effects, elevating the audio landscape of each film, Collaborated with directors and sound designers to ensure seamless integration of foley effects into the final mix

Production Assistant Experience

  • Production Assistant, Music Video Hot Hot Heat for Odario (2022), Helped source props, style sets, and location scout, Shot behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage and assisted with photography coordination
  • Production Assistant, Album Nonsuch Park (SA) for Scott Helman (2022), Assisted with prop sourcing, set styling, and location scouting, Coordinated photography and shot BTS footage

Commercial Actor Experience

Commercial Actor, Hines Talent Management (2019-2021), Worked on various commercial sets, understanding the importance of prop placement and set dressing, Collaborated with production teams to ensure efficient shoot days, Developed skills in prop handling and set organization, adjacent to Prop Key responsibilities

Current Situation

Seeking to leverage experience and skills to secure Prop Set work in film, television, and commercial productions, utilizing expertise in prop selection, preparation, and organization, as well as foley experience and attention to detail.

Prop Set Experience

  • Prop Key, Zik (Season 2), Selected and prepared props for set dressing and actor use, Collaborated with prop team to ensure smooth execution of prop styling, Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Assistant Prop Key, Amanda Rach Lee (2022), Assisted with prop styling, preparation, and organization, Collaborated with prop team to ensure efficient prop management, Developed skills in prop selection and preparation
  • Set Designer Assistant, Zik (Season 1 and 2), Sister Switch, Ainsi va Manu (Season 2), Assisted with set design, preparation, and organization, Developed skills in prop selection, preparation, and organization, Collaborated with set design and prop teams to ensure cohesive visual aesthetic

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • Urban Post Production

Timeline

Costume Designer Assistant

Sahkosh Productions
06.2023 - 08.2023

Costume Designer Assistant

Reel One Entertainment
09.2022 - 11.2022

Foley Artist/Recordist

Audio Process
05.2022 - 09.2024

Production Assistant

Music Video "Hot Hot Heat" for Odario
08.2021 - 08.2022

Assistant Prop Setter

Amanda Rach Lee
08.2021 - 08.2021

LP Production Assistant

Album "Nonsuch Park (SA)" for Scott Helman
07.2021 - 08.2021

Foley Artist/Recordist

Urban Post
01.2021 - Current

Costume Designer Assistant

Dave & Moi
01.2021 - 01.2022

Commercial Actor

Hines Talent Management
01.2019 - 01.2021

Music And Digital Media -

Saint Lawrence College
Michael Poisson