Mel Morley
Producer
London
Summary
Dependable creative with successful track record handling multiple responsibilities and finding effective solutions to problems. Leverages producer experience to manage a variety of job functions. Remains calm and composed in all types of situations. Hardworking professional, with transferable admin skills and experience, eager to pitch in and help.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Post Production Assistant
Proportion Productions
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Reviewed footage multiple times and prepared dialogue list, ensuring the time code and dialogue is accurate, easy to read, and ready for distribution.
- Identified issues, analyzed the script and provided solutions and alternatives to potential problematic entries.
Assistant Producer - World's End Close
Shillingtree Pictures
London
2022.07 - Current
- Review the script and make changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels.
- Evaluate and identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Develop project budgets and manage production costs.
- Examine project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Assistant Producer - Walking Against the Rain
Crossroad Pictures
London
2016.07 - 2021.09
- Analysed scripts, determined cost of production and broke down screenplay into schedules.
- Visited various locations for shoots, ascertaining practicality and creative potential.
- Created filming schedules by determining production timeframes for shootings.
- Monitored production costs to keep in line with approved budget.
- Participated in meetings with the director and production crew to keep to schedule and discuss production progress. Making adjustments to upcoming shoot dates.
- Worked with director and producer with external productions to efficiently avoid scheduling-location conflicts.
Producer - Rivets
Little Grand Road
London
2020.01 - Current
- Developed budgets to establish funding requirements.
- Analysed scripts, determined cost of production and broke down screenplay into schedules.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Communicated with different departments to convey updates, issues and delays.
- Currently managing license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts.
Producer - Superunit
Little Grand Road
London
2019.02 - 2022.06
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production.
- Reviewed over 12 contracts and finalised paperwork for hires on projects.
- Negotiated payments, schedules and billing with actors and agents.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Assistant Director - Black Mass
Cross road Pictures
London
2019.04 - 2019.05
- Managed shot lists, talent and locations and prepared sets for shooting to provide comprehensive production support.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving scheduling requirements.
Production Assistant - Seawolf
Never Enough Films
London
2018.11 - 2018.11
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Scheduled deliveries for crafty and catering by specified time to begin and resume production on time.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from location during filming.
Production Manager - Neighbourhood Ties
Little Grand Road/ MET Film School
London
2017.07 - 2017.07
- Supported the producer with logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results.
- Communicated with other crew members to coordinate production activities, and stay on schedule.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering requirements, ensuring all dietary requirements were met.
- Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Queen Mary, University of London
London, UK 2013.09 - 2016.07
Diploma - Teaching Performance
Trinity College London
Guildford, Surrey 2010.09 - 2011.07
Certification - Acting And Film Business
School For Film And Television, (NYCDA)
New York, NY, USA 2007.09 - 2009.07
Skills
Content Development
Film crew support
Production support
Administrative support
Production Scheduling
Work Availability
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Quote
Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
Clementine Paddleford
Timeline
Post Production Assistant
Proportion Productions
2023.03 - 2023.03
Assistant Producer - World's End Close
Shillingtree Pictures
2022.07 - Current
Producer - Rivets
Little Grand Road
2020.01 - Current
Assistant Director - Black Mass
Cross road Pictures
2019.04 - 2019.05
Producer - Superunit
Little Grand Road
2019.02 - 2022.06
Production Assistant - Seawolf
Never Enough Films
2018.11 - 2018.11
Production Manager - Neighbourhood Ties
Little Grand Road/ MET Film School
2017.07 - 2017.07
Assistant Producer - Walking Against the Rain
Crossroad Pictures
2016.07 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Queen Mary, University of London
2013.09 - 2016.07
Diploma - Teaching Performance
Trinity College London
2010.09 - 2011.07
Certification - Acting And Film Business
School For Film And Television, (NYCDA)
2007.09 - 2009.07