OCTAVIAN KELLY
129 Scott Creek Way, Brentwood,CA
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished director and producer with expertise in overseeing all aspects of production. Strong project management and decision-making skills ensure seamless execution from start to finish. Brings extensive knowledge in coordinating production plans and effectively utilizing personnel resources to meet tight deadlines and stay within budget. Highly skilled in leading award-winning industry professionals, including producers, cinematographers, and editors, to collaboratively create captivating narrative, documentary, and corporate content.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
- Determined valuable shots according to production schedules, lighting conditions, and available equipment.
- Captured footage for variety of projects successfully, from corporate events to documentaries to corporate interviews.
- Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style, and pace.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling, and tagging with correct metadata.
- Worked collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for 20 projects
- Used Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
Film Screenwriter/Director
Independent
03.2021 - Current
- Researched topics, ideas, and wrote them into producible screenplays.
- Oversaw conceptualizations of scripts via storyboards and shot-lists.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, cast members, and obtaining shooting permits.
- Coordinated with production team to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Directed and oversaw 15 person crews on set during production to guarantee project cohesion.
- Teamed with other post-production staff to collaborate on final deliverables for festivals and project timelines.
- Oversaw post-production editing, sound design, music selection, and performance's overall tone.
Associate Producer
Empower Initiative
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Key coordinator for entire production process, from conception, pre-production, production, wrap, post-production, and delivery for all projects.
- Produced 60-minute e-learning course that mixed animation, live video, and interactive learning segments.
- Post-production supervisor on podcast season, that included editing, sound mixing, color grading, motion graphics, and art direction.
- Coordinated ADR and V.O recording sessions for promotional materials.
- Lead producer of multi-episode podcast, multiple virtual keynotes utilizing professional broadcast tools.
- Captured and edited video content for all live training, keynote addresses, podcasts, interviews, and non-profit program events.
Education
BA - Humanities
Washington State University
Pullman, WA2021
Skills
- Official Selection - "Could You Pick Me Up, Please?" - Portland Film Festival - 2023
- Nominated - Best Original Score "The Willow" - Indie Shorts Fest - 2022
- Official Selection - "The Willow" - Bridges International Film Festival - 2022
- Official Selection - "The Willow" - Local Sightings Film Festival - 2022
Accomplishments
- Experienced in Production Coordination
- Deadline and Budget Management
- Directing Experience
- Scriptwriting Experience
- Pitch Decks and Creative Briefs
- Brand Consistency
- Shot Lists
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
Timeline
Producer
Freelance
11.2022 - Current
Associate Producer
Empower Initiative
01.2022 - 11.2022
Film Screenwriter/Director
Independent
03.2021 - Current
BA - Humanities
Washington State University
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