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
03.2023 - 03.2023
- 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
07.2022 - 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
07.2016 - 09.2021
- 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
01.2020 - 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
02.2019 - 06.2022
- 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
04.2019 - 05.2019
- 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
11.2018 - 11.2018
- 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
07.2017 - 07.2017
- 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 09.2013 - 07.2016
Diploma - Teaching Performance
Trinity College London
Guildford, Surrey 09.2010 - 07.2011
Certification - Acting And Film Business
School For Film And Television, (NYCDA)
New York, NY, USA 09.2007 - 07.2009
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
03.2023 - 03.2023
Assistant Producer - World's End Close
Shillingtree Pictures
07.2022 - Current
Producer - Rivets
Little Grand Road
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Director - Black Mass
Cross road Pictures
04.2019 - 05.2019
Producer - Superunit
Little Grand Road
02.2019 - 06.2022
Production Assistant - Seawolf
Never Enough Films
11.2018 - 11.2018
Production Manager - Neighbourhood Ties
Little Grand Road/ MET Film School
07.2017 - 07.2017
Assistant Producer - Walking Against the Rain
Crossroad Pictures
07.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Queen Mary, University of London
09.2013 - 07.2016
Diploma - Teaching Performance
Trinity College London
09.2010 - 07.2011
Certification - Acting And Film Business
School For Film And Television, (NYCDA)
09.2007 - 07.2009