Daniel Banchik
@d.banchik.portafolio Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Detail-oriented with hands-on experience in project coordination and budget management. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and creativity, driving successful outcomes in film production and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambasador
AUB
03.2026 - Current
- Conduct guided tours around university for prospective students, addressing inquiries related to university offerings and film course specifics.
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to promote the university and its course
1st Assistant Director
AUB
10.2024 - Current
- First Assistant Directed five short films at Arts University Bournemouth, including one BA graduation film, and one VFX graduation film.
- Supervised crews ranging from five to forty peolpe
- Managed risks including shooting at a pool
- On set and location 1st AD
Producer
AUB
01.2023 - Current
- Produced nine short films at the Arts University Bournemouth, including two MA Film graduation films, one BA Film graduation film, one documentary as co-producer, and three personal projects.
- On set build and location.
- Managed budgets above £8,500 (equipment and crew pay not included).
- Managed casting.
- Managed location scouting.
Assistant Teacher
AUB
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated summer course, night school and Saturday youth classes at university for diverse age groups from 10 to 60 years.
- Provided individual support to students needing extra assistance in building confidence and academic skills.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to aid in learning progress.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing feedback to lead teachers for targeted support.
- Supervised students during non-classroom times, including lunch breaks and field trips, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Led students in assigned classes in absence of main teacher.
- Assisted in planning and developing teaching materials, workbooks, and class projects.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of their learning through self-assessment and goal-setting activities.
Director
NAHEMI
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Directed 30-second commercial for Kodak Nahemi competition and Higiyene Bank.
- Collaborated with child actors to ensure authentic performances.
- Assisted in set construction to create engaging visual environments.
1st Assistant Director
Well made Films
Wimborne, Dorset
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Set up equipment to facilitate smooth, timely operations.
- Daft risk assessment.
- Draft day-to-day schedules.
- Co-ordinate crew on multiple locations
- Adhered to strict production schedules, performing tasks at precise times.
- Facilitate the film shoot of a tight budget, tight schedule, and small crew film production.
Production Assistant
Pastorela Peliculas
Mexico City, Mexico City
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Entered data and generated reports through company ERP system, supporting consistent production with minimal backlogs.
- Researched technical and production data, reporting on changing requirements or production challenges.
- Collaborated with management in production planning, addressing and resolving daily challenges to meet stringent deadlines.
- Examined facility layouts and data to manage work locations and required equipment.
- Supported management in production planning, monitoring budget and timeline management to meat milestones.
- Coordinated production schedules and monitored adherence to proactively address backlogs.
- Assisted with budget adherence, monitoring production expenditures and reconciliations.
Production Assistant
Hasta Pronto
Mexico City, Mexico City
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with management in production planning, addressing and resolving daily challenges to meet stringent deadlines.
- Developed production plans to establish timeline of projects and meet deadlines.
- Supported management in production planning, monitoring budget and timeline management to meet milestones.
- Researched technical and production data, reporting on changing requirements or production challenges.
- Researched industry advancements to stay abreast with best practices in engineering and production.
- Assisted with budget adherence, monitoring production expenditures and reconciliations.
Assistant Director
Mi-e dor de tine, Alexandra!
Bucarest, Bucarest
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted arts director in supervising and evaluating staff to establish compliance with set guidelines.
- Facilitated celebration of achievements of theatre department and worked with theatre leadership to promote team welfare and morale.
- Assisted with organising and supervising of new and innovative arts programmes to increase interest and participation in performing and visual arts.
- Worked with production team to evolve and coordinate unified digital production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, ENG 2023 - Current
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, ENG 2023 - 2023
Skills
- Production Planning
- Schedule Dissemination
- Managing Extras
- Project Support
- Logistical Support
- Issue Resolution
- Work Ethic
- Administration Knowledge
- Budget Administration
- Organisation
- Script supervision and Revision
- Deadline Focused
- Leadership
- Cast and Crew Supervision
- Creativity
- Comunicative
- Problem Solving
- Adaptive thinking
- Risk assessments
- Crew coordination
- Technical research
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Student Ambasador
AUB
03.2026 - Current
Director
NAHEMI
10.2025 - 12.2025
1st Assistant Director
Well made Films
06.2025 - 06.2025
1st Assistant Director
AUB
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
AUB
08.2024 - 12.2025
Production Assistant
Pastorela Peliculas
07.2023 - 08.2024
Production Assistant
Hasta Pronto
07.2023 - 09.2023
Producer
AUB
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Mi-e dor de tine, Alexandra!
09.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
Arts University Bournemouth
2023 - Current
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
Arts University Bournemouth
2023 - 2023