Julia Varnalii
Brighton
Summary
An ambitious Filmmaking graduate with 5+ years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and director ready to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Filmmaker
Cinemadamare
Italy
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Planned and scheduled video production schedules of 10+ cast and crew members
- Utilised sound design, lighting design, and the latest technical equipment to create video content
- Executed creative vision on tight budgets that consistently hit production deadlines
- Directed and navigated actors and the crew to ensure adequate video, lighting, and sound on sets
- Edited video content using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro on tight time constraints
Stage Manager, Assistant director and Light designer
CSUEB Theatre
USA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of productions and supervised 20+ employees
- Pro-actively participated in weekly team meetings and daily rehearsals and contributed to brainstorming and idea generation
- Oversaw all backstage movements, scheduled production meetings, and created plans for stage crews
- Collaborated and worked closely with directors and designers to ensure that their vision and goals were met
- Artistically designed the lighting for dancers and actors to perform in and navigated it during multiple shows
Bar Staff Supervisor
Student Union
UK
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw the bar and managed other bartenders to ensure a high level of service and masterful drink preparation
- Ensured all opening and closing tasks are completed quickly and correctly to prepare for the next day of operation
- Took drink orders during busy times, prepared special drinks, and served them professionally and quickly
- Answered guest inquiries and relayed information
Events and Activities Manager Assistant
Student Union
UK
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned all manner of university events including sport marathons, award nominations and volunteering
- Managed all areas of events, from pre-planning, through the event day, and post-event activities
- Maintained appearance of the event sites, greeted and directed guests, and resolved any problematic issues
- Managed communication lines including phone calls, emails and website inquiries
- Promoted charity events through university’s social media and supervised a charity marathon for treating cancer
TV Presenter
Brody Online
Ukraine
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Presented a weekly live entertainment TV program covering news, interviews with locals and educational reports
- Assisted in a wide range of broadcast duties including field reporting, developing story ideas, booking and interviewing guests, and coordinating schedules with production
- Established a relationship with viewers by providing interesting entertainment segments which are consistent with the show’s format, genre and target audience
Education
Exchange year - Fine Arts, Film and Theatre
CSUEB
California, USA 08/2022 - 05/2023
Bachelor degree - Art History and Film studies
University of Essex
UK 09/2019 - 06/2022
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Avid Media Composer
- Canon, Sony systems
- Film production management
- Film script development
- Film directing
- Cast and crew supervision
- Camera and video staff direction
- Team leadership and motivation
- Creative production techniques
Languages
English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Native
Timeline
Filmmaker
Cinemadamare
06.2023 - 09.2023
Stage Manager, Assistant director and Light designer
CSUEB Theatre
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bar Staff Supervisor
Student Union
10.2021 - 07.2022
Events and Activities Manager Assistant
Student Union
02.2021 - 06.2022
TV Presenter
Brody Online
02.2021 - 09.2021
Exchange year - Fine Arts, Film and Theatre
CSUEB
08/2022 - 05/2023
Bachelor degree - Art History and Film studies
University of Essex
09/2019 - 06/2022
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