LUCA GRANDI
Ruislip,Middlesex
Summary
Dedicated Stage Hand/Art Department professional with circa. 20 years industry experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to make sure all goals are met on time.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Stage Hand
London Coliseum Theatre
2020.01 - Current
- Working adhoc with the London Coliseum Theatre
- Setting up various large live theatre shows
Art Dept Assistant
Abdulla Fudge Park, Productions/ITV
2022.10 - Current
- Dressing sets for upcoming ITV show Count Abdulla
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Dresser
Paul Houston Designs/Cooking Up Love, ITV
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Worked translating from Italian to English for the production and crew, fixing purchases ordering and communicating/Translating with the set location proprietors
- Set Decoration for the Art Department
- Driving Props to and from shoot locations
- Using tools to fix props and assemble set pieces
Dresser
Ben Johnson Props/Lumiere
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Worked in production for the Sam Mendes film, Empire of Light
- We were on location in Margate for almost 6 months, we dressed many shops sets and outdoor locations
- Driving of props to various sets/locations
- Working closely with the Set Dec Department realising their vision
Dresser
Ben Johnson Props/Matchstick Productions
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Dresser for Netflix Film Enola Holmes 2
- Kept sets and props maintained for duration of production
- Followed production designs and met challenging timelines
- Constructed, assembled and placed large set pieces.
Art Department Assistant
Lovestruck High
2021.06 - 2021.08
- For this Amazon production of Lovestruck High, I worked alongside the Art dept and carpenters to build and dress sets in various locations in plymouth as well as driving of Props
Set Dresser
Various
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Set Dresser on various TV shows.
- Working via The London Scenic Crew, MacGamba Construction and Monkey See Scenery
Head of Crew/Translator
First Dates Hotel/ITV
2019.03 - 2019.11
- Worked as Head of Crew/Translator on First Dates Hotel Italia.
Live Stagehand
Various
2015.06 - 2019.02
- Live Stagehand on various shows such as The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.
Stage Hand
London Coliseum Theatre
London
2008.01 - 2015.08
Crew
John Henry's
London
2004.01 - 2008.01
- Install PA Systems for shows like Jonathon Ross and Strictly Come Dancing
Own Company
Tour Manager
2000.01 - 2004.01
- Ran own company tour managing foreign bands when they toured the UK
Skills
Department management
Interdepartmental relationships
Articulate communications
Organisation
Timeline
Art Dept Assistant
Abdulla Fudge Park, Productions/ITV
2022.10 - Current
Dresser
Paul Houston Designs/Cooking Up Love, ITV
2022.08 - 2022.09
Dresser
Ben Johnson Props/Lumiere
2022.01 - 2022.07
Dresser
Ben Johnson Props/Matchstick Productions
2021.08 - 2021.12
Art Department Assistant
Lovestruck High
2021.06 - 2021.08
Stage Hand
London Coliseum Theatre
2020.01 - Current
Set Dresser
Various
2020.01 - 2021.01
Head of Crew/Translator
First Dates Hotel/ITV
2019.03 - 2019.11
Live Stagehand
Various
2015.06 - 2019.02
Stage Hand
London Coliseum Theatre
2008.01 - 2015.08
Crew
John Henry's
2004.01 - 2008.01
Own Company
Tour Manager
2000.01 - 2004.01