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Skylar Walker

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in grip and lighting and hands-on education gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Best Person Electric

Student Production SAIT
03.2025 - 03.2025

Student led production of a music video titled Magic. Hours worked were 14 hours and 45 minutes (2 days) from March 29th to March 30th 2025.

Gaffer

Student Production SAIT
02.2025 - 02.2025

I worked as gaffer on this student led documentary for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Calgary. Worked a total of 7 hours (1 day) on this production.

Key Grip

Student Production SAIT
02.2025 - 02.2025

Key grip on this student led production titled Eye Auton, a short film. Dates of production were February 3,4,5, 8 and 9 2025 for a total of 45.5 hours (5 days).

Grip

Student Production SAIT
01.2025 - 01.2025

This was a documentary made for an organization in Calgary called My Friend Dave. I was the grip on this production. I worked 15 hours (1.5 days) on this.

Boom Operator

Student Production SAIT
11.2024 - 11.2024

Worked as a boom operator on this student led documentary titled Beyond Western Skies. This was a total of 9 hours (1 day) of production.

Grip

Student Production SAIT
11.2024 - 11.2024

Grip on a student led documentary called Your Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Book Shop. Total hours worked 7.5 (1 day).

Gaffer

Student Production SAIT
10.2024 - 10.2024

Worked as a Gaffer on this student led production called Los Chilitos, a documentary for a Mexican restaurant in Calgary. Worked on this for a total of 12 hours (1 day).

Boom Operator

Student Production SAIT
03.2024 - 03.2024

Worked as a boom operator for student led production of a commercial titled Le Petite Jacques. Total worked was 10 hours (1 day) on this production.

Assistant Camera Operator

Student Production SAIT
03.2024 - 03.2024

Assistant camera operator for a 5 minute drama titled Seen In Dark. This was a 12 hour production (1 day).

Education

Diploma - Film And Video Production

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04-2025

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Academy
Okotoks, Alberta
06-2023

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in lighting, grip, and using cameras
  • Educated in script writing, short film and documentary production
  • Educated in using editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Dependable and responsible

Work Experience

Home Hardware Okotoks

May 2022-August 2024


  • Worked part time during high school and SAIT and full time during the summers
  • Operated the cash register, assisted customers, and stocked shelves. Also entrusted as a key holder in the summer of 2024

Certification

  • Set Etiquette IATSE Training - 2024
  • Pursuing IATSE permit membership
  • Pursuing Directors Guild Alberta registered permittee membership; currently signed up for the DGC Ultimate Production Assistant Course on May 24th 2025 and will be taking the Flag Training Certification. Will update once I have these certifications.

Timeline

Best Person Electric

Student Production SAIT
03.2025 - 03.2025

Gaffer

Student Production SAIT
02.2025 - 02.2025

Key Grip

Student Production SAIT
02.2025 - 02.2025

Grip

Student Production SAIT
01.2025 - 01.2025

Boom Operator

Student Production SAIT
11.2024 - 11.2024

Grip

Student Production SAIT
11.2024 - 11.2024

Gaffer

Student Production SAIT
10.2024 - 10.2024

Boom Operator

Student Production SAIT
03.2024 - 03.2024

Assistant Camera Operator

Student Production SAIT
03.2024 - 03.2024

Diploma - Film And Video Production

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Academy
Skylar Walker