Chevy Douglas
Comas
Summary
As a self-employed Key Grip, Film Director, and Stunt Performer, I excel in visionary storytelling and electrical safety, demonstrating strong leadership and adaptable problem-solving. My work has significantly enhanced production quality and efficiency, leveraging creative direction and teamwork to surpass project goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Grip
Self-employed
Los Angeles
10.2011 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage
- Provided floor direction during live and taped productions
- Operated studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompters, character generators and graphics software
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations
Key Grip
Self-employed
Los Angeles
10.2011 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage
- Provided floor direction during live and taped productions
- Coordinated with gaffer and camera crew to determine scene lighting and camera placement
Film Director
Self-employed
Los Angeles
07.2010 - 07.2010
- Managed casting and selected shot locations
- Set budgets, travel itineraries, and timelines and maintained call sheets
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone
Film Director
Self-employed
Los Angeles
07.2010 - 07.2010
- Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits
Stunt Performer
Self-employed
Los Angeles
05.2009 - 05.2009
- Diversified abilities by mastering new martial arts techniques, rigging systems, and special effects technologies
- Developed creative solutions for challenging stunts while adhering to strict budget constraints
- Reinforced on-set safety by assisting in the development and implementation of risk assessments and safety protocols for stunt sequences
- Supported actor training by providing personalized coaching on proper stunt techniques, leading to improved performance quality
Second Unit Director
Self-employed
04.2009 - 04.2009
- Established strong relationships with local authorities for location permits, facilitating efficient logistics management on set
- Liaised with main unit director to maintain clear communication regarding creative vision and production progress
- Collaborated with main unit director to ensure consistency in visual storytelling and seamless integration of second unit footage
- Adapted to changes in production plans quickly and efficiently, maintaining focus on delivering high-quality output under dynamic circumstances
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
New York Film Academy
Los Angeles07.2008
Skills
- Electrical safety
- Visionary storytelling
- Teamwork and communication
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Sound design
- Post-production
- Storyboarding expertise
- Creative direction
- Editing techniques
- Visual effects
- Visual aesthetics
- Film production
- Lighting setup
- Special effects
- Production grip
- Strong leadership
- Project management
- Storyboarding
- Camera operation
- Crew support
- Boom operation
- Scene blocking
- Set tear down
- Lighting
Accomplishments
- Best New Web Series, 2021, Sherman Oaks Film Festival
- Best Short Horror, 2021, Upstate NY Horror Film Festival
- Best Web Series, 2021, Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
- Best Short Films, 2023, Focus International Film Festival
Timeline
Key Grip
Self-employed
10.2011 - 10.2011
Key Grip
Self-employed
10.2011 - 10.2011
Film Director
Self-employed
07.2010 - 07.2010
Film Director
Self-employed
07.2010 - 07.2010
Stunt Performer
Self-employed
05.2009 - 05.2009
Second Unit Director
Self-employed
04.2009 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
New York Film Academy
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