Rob Oakman
Toronto,ON
Summary
1st Assistant Director with a confident and friendly style. Team builder, confident in execution, supportive of each member, and focused on getting the job done. Track record of taking on difficult roles and working with the team to find effective solutions that lead to success on and off screen.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Director
Bell Media Sales Rally Sketch
2023.11 - 2023.11
- Tailored shoot schedule and shot lists for an LED Live Wall.
- Coordinated pre-production activities, including shot lists and schedules, to set the stage for smooth shooting processes.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere on set through effective conflict resolution techniques, promoting teamwork among diverse individuals.
1st Assistant Director
Dexcom Max Domi Promo |Commercials and social posts
2023.10 - 2023.10
- This challenging shoot saw Talent available for only 3 hours with a seventy-shot shot list in 5 set-ups.
- Coordinated schedules between a photo shoot, live-action scenes on ice, a drone, and two interview locations.
- Utilized time management to pre-lighted the sets ahead of shoot and kept tight control of the day. Completed the shoot, delivering the Client's core requests.
1st Assistant Director
Jacob's Creek/ The Traitors Canada Promo | Commercial
2023.09 - 2023.09
- Took over shoot after Director became quite ill.
- Directed shoot, completed 1st AD duties, and communicated with Client on set to get shoot done on time.
1st Assistant Director
Amazing Race Subway Promo | Commercial
2022.10 - 2022.10
- Communicated remotely with Producers and Client for duration of project.
- Created shot lists and schedule with Client, DOP, and Director.
- Achieved all goals on-time and within budget.
Production Assistant Daily
Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Multiple Episodes
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Supported Production Team.
- Provided COVID PPE to all Cast and Staff as required.
- Monitored COVID protocol compliance.
- Collaborated with Production Team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays.
3rd Assistant Director
Give Me Five | Film
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Covered final day of shooting with existing Crew.
- Maintained set for 1st AD.
- Setup Background Actors' actions and extras for scenes.
- Facilitated communication between Director, DOP, and 1st AD for shots.
- Collected radios from crew.
3rd Assistant Director
The Marriage Pact | Film
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Created radio list and assignments for all Crew.
- Maintained set for 1st AD.
- Setup Background Actors' actions for scenes.
- Facilitated communication between Director, DOP, and 1st AD for shots.
- Collected radios from all Crew at end of production.
1st Assistant Director
Bell Sales Rally | Sketch
2022.02 - 2022.02
- Worked with Producers, Client, DOP, and Director to create shot lists and schedules.
- Ran set to ensure all goals were achieved on time and within budget.
- Supported Director, Talent, Crew, and Producers as needed.
1st Assistant Director
108th Grey Cup “Rise Up!” | Commercial
2021.11 - 2021.11
- Worked with Producers, Client, DOP, and Director to create shot lists and schedules.
- Ran set to ensure all goals were achieved on time and within budget.
- Ran morning safety meeting.
- Supported Director, Performers, Crew, and Producer as needed.
1st Assistant Director
Dessert | Crave Series Pilot
2021.11 - 2021.11
- Worked closely with Producers, Actors, Writers, Client, DOP, and Director.
- Created shot lists and schedules.
- Ran set to ensure all goals were achieved on time and within budget.
- Ran morning safety meeting.
- Supported Director, Performers, Crew, and Producer as needed.
3rd Assistant Director
Ten Truths About Love | Film
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Worked closely with Cast to help keep schedule tenable.
- Maintained set for 1st AD.
- Setup Background Actors' actions for scenes.
- Facilitated communication between Director, DOP, and 1st AD for shots.
- Created radio list and assignments for all Crew.
- Collected radios at end of production.
1st Assistant Director
Hyundai Canada. Multiple Vehicle Walkarounds | Multimedia
2021.08 - 2021.08
- Worked with Producers and Client to maintain look of shoot.
- Communicated between Producers and Client online with DOP to keep schedule moving.
- Controlled and organized shot lists for two vehicles.
3rd Assistant Director
A Country Proposal | Film
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Worked closely with main cast to help facilitate a happy and efficient set.
- Maintained set for 1st AD.
- Setup Background Actors' actions for scenes.
- Facilitated communication between Director, DOP, and 1st AD for shots.
- Maintained COVID protocols.
- Created radio lists and assignments for all Crew.
- Collected radios at end of production.
Production Assistant
Limitless | Docuseries
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Assisted on set with all aspects of shoot day from lighting, craft, and hauling gear to supporting Director, Gaffer, and Producer as required.
- Assisted DOP with interview shots by monitoring cast's eye line into camera.
- Drove Principal Cast to and from locations.
- Collaborated with Production Team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays.
3rd Assistant Director
Chateau Laurier Season 2 | Web-Series
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Worked closely with Main Cast to help facilitate a happy and efficient set.
- Maintained set for 1st AD.
- Setup Background Actors' actions for scenes.
- Facilitated communication between Director, DOP, and 1st AD for shots.
- Maintained COVID protocols.
- Created radio lists and assignments for all Crew.
- Collected radios at end of production.
1st Assistant Director
Hyundai Canada. IONIQ Walkaround | Multimedia
2021.05 - 2021.05
- Controlled and organized shot list.
- Worked with Producers and Clients to maintain look of shoot.
- Communicated between Producers, Client, and DOP to keep schedule moving.
Writer / Performer
E-Loft Canada
2021.02 - 2021.02
- Worked with Client to create four training videos to demonstrate appropriate examples of how to respond to questions in job interviews.
Office Intern
Darius Films
2019.04 - 2019.09
- Read and generated reports on scripts and books for Development Producer.
- Performed office duties such as answering phones, clerical work, sorting and answering emails to company's general address.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Content Strategy
Humber College
Toronto, ON08.2024
Post Graduate Certificate (Hons) - Television Writing & Producing
Humber College
Toronto, ON09.2021
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Production
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2020
Diploma (Hons) - Business Management
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2018
Media Business Essentials Certificate - The Business of Film And Television
WIFT/Humber College
Toronto, ON01.2015
Certificate - Writing For Factual And Reality TV
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON01.2014
Writing for Comics/Comic Bootcamp - Writing For Comics And Visual Media
Toronto Cartoonist Workshop
Toronto, ON09.2010
Skills
Breakdowns
Shot Lists
Schedules
Call Sheets
MM Scheduling
Screenwriter
StudioBinder
Adobe Suite
Davinci Resolve
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Deadline-oriented
Accomplishments
stuff
Films / Pilots
Director/Writer – Oakman on Racing (YouTube Channel), 2023
Perspective of a Race Director, How-To series for aspiring racers that covers the ins and outs of how to become a successful racer. Comprehensive series is based on personal experience as a multi-time championship-winning kart racer and karting Race Director.
Director/Writer – APEX (Short Film), 2021 - Present
Delayed by the COVID pandemic. SF Thriller in post-production. A woman attempts to stave off death by downloading her consciousness with the help of a shady corporation.
Director/Writer – Ghosts (Short Film), 2021
A man returning to his childhood home after the death of his parent, where he is haunted by the abuse he suffered there.
Pre-Production/Production/Post Production – Humber College Project Films (Various Short Film Projects), 2016 - 2020
Various roles from 1st AD to DOP and Producer.
Co-Creator/Director/Producer/Camera/Editor/Colour – Sakred Skinz TV Pilot (Series), 2016
Series following tattoo artist who creates one-of-a-kind tattoo coverups while the clients tell stories about the old tattoo, why it's getting covered, and what the new tattoo means to them.
Creator/Writer – oakmanonracing.wordpress.com (How-To Racing Blog), 2013 - Present
How-to series for aspiring racers covers the ins and outs of how to become a successful racer. From how to pass to how to brake and corner, the comprehensive series is based on personal experience as a multi-time championship-winning kart racer.
Co-Creator/Writer – HiJacked (Series Pitch and Pilot Script), 2013
Pilot script and pitch for a dramatic series about a failed music promoter and addict as he tries to rebuild his life, maintain his relationship with his son, and reach for his dreams to become a success,
Co-Creator/Writer/Producer/Actor – The New Dirty Jobs (L.E.F.T Film Fest Award Winning Short Film), 2012
A multi-award-winning comedy short film based on the tv show ‘Dirty Jobs' where the host spends a day living the life of a homeless man with a real homeless man.
Creator/Director/Writer/Producer/Host/Actor/Post Production – (YouTube Chanel), 2012 - Present
Collection of various storytelling genres including documentary, short form, comedy shorts. A testing ground and creative outlet. www.youtube.com/user/oakmanrob
Writer – The Case of the Bobby Bomber (Holmes Inc. Graphic Novel), 2010
Short story where Sherlock Holmes and his son investigate the case of a man bombing local police stations.
Timeline
1st Assistant Director
Bell Media Sales Rally Sketch
2023.11 - 2023.11
1st Assistant Director
Dexcom Max Domi Promo |Commercials and social posts
2023.10 - 2023.10
1st Assistant Director
Jacob's Creek/ The Traitors Canada Promo | Commercial
2023.09 - 2023.09
1st Assistant Director
Amazing Race Subway Promo | Commercial
2022.10 - 2022.10
3rd Assistant Director
Give Me Five | Film
2022.07 - 2022.07
3rd Assistant Director
The Marriage Pact | Film
2022.07 - 2022.07
Production Assistant Daily
Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Multiple Episodes
2022.06 - 2022.08
1st Assistant Director
Bell Sales Rally | Sketch
2022.02 - 2022.02
1st Assistant Director
108th Grey Cup “Rise Up!” | Commercial
2021.11 - 2021.11
1st Assistant Director
Dessert | Crave Series Pilot
2021.11 - 2021.11
3rd Assistant Director
Ten Truths About Love | Film
2021.09 - 2021.09
1st Assistant Director
Hyundai Canada. Multiple Vehicle Walkarounds | Multimedia
2021.08 - 2021.08
3rd Assistant Director
A Country Proposal | Film
2021.07 - 2021.08
Production Assistant
Limitless | Docuseries
2021.06 - 2021.06
3rd Assistant Director
Chateau Laurier Season 2 | Web-Series
2021.06 - 2021.06
1st Assistant Director
Hyundai Canada. IONIQ Walkaround | Multimedia
2021.05 - 2021.05
Writer / Performer
E-Loft Canada
2021.02 - 2021.02
Office Intern
Darius Films
2019.04 - 2019.09
Post Graduate Certificate - Content Strategy
Humber College
Post Graduate Certificate (Hons) - Television Writing & Producing
Humber College
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Production
Humber College
Diploma (Hons) - Business Management
Humber College
Media Business Essentials Certificate - The Business of Film And Television
WIFT/Humber College
Certificate - Writing For Factual And Reality TV
Toronto Metropolitan University
Writing for Comics/Comic Bootcamp - Writing For Comics And Visual Media
Toronto Cartoonist Workshop
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