Stephen Smith

PROFILE

idothesethings@me.com

Multi-faceted filmmaker, with experience in a broad range of specialist departments and roles across the production spectrum. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to perform under pressure. Natural problem solver. Successful track record collaborating with teams of industry professionals. Seeking production based roles in the UK film industry.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
SOFTWARE Video - Final Cut Pro, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro Design - Photoshop (CS5) Audio - Soundtrack Pro, Logic Studio, Pro Tools LE, Ableton Live Scheduling - Celtx Studio, Final Draft Tagger, Excel Other - Final Draft, Scrivener, Word, PowerPoint, Numbers, Pages, Kenynote ADDITIONAL Experience working with HD Film Cameras (DSLR, XDCAM EX RANGE, RED, ARRI) Experience working with relevant Sound Equipment (Field Recorders, Various Mics etc). Classically trained actor Multi-instrumentalist

WORK EXPERIENCE
Producer and Director, Tomorrow I Will Leave, UK 2012 Music Video, Artist - Camille Delean Status: In Production Overseeing the entire production process in terms of both logistical and creative decision making. Producer and Director, The Dreamer, UK 2011 Short Film Status: Premiering at Festival international des Trs Courts, May 2012 Oversaw the entire production process in terms of both logistical and creative decision making Oversaw the post-production process Additional composed the score. Production Coordinator and Assistant Director, Picnic In Gaza, UK/FR 2010/11 Feature film, PVK Pictures Status: Post Production Negotiated the movements of 15-25 cast & crew across 5 countries for 5 weeks during principle photography. Drew up the production schedule. Assisted drawing up the business plan. Assisted drawing up of actors contracts. Graphic design of document outlining relevant details of the project for investors. Reviewed and edited the script. Sourced crew Sourced locations. Dealt with agents and casting directors regarding actors.

Producer and Production Manager, Winter Sun, UK 2010 Short Film, Southern Monkey Productions Status: Premiered at the London Independent Film Festival 2011

Sourced finance Oversaw the drawing up and negotiated the spending of an extremely tight budget: namely sourcing and hiring cast, crew, equipment, & locations. Negotiated the movements of 20+ cast and crew during principle photography. Drew up the production schedule Edited the script Assisted in the final edit. Additional - Composed original music for the film. Script Advisor, Silent Witness (EP 11& 12, Season 12), UK 2008 Television, BBC Advised on dialogue in terms of making it regionally specific for Southern Africa. Worked on several drafts alongside the writer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Actor, Various Projects, 2004-2012 Film, Television, Stage Performed in various feature and short films, commercials, and theatrical productions from 2004 onwards. A full CV is available on request. Agent, Part Time, 2004-2010 Rosebery Management Building relationships with clients (both actors and casting directors/directors). Arranging auditions. General office administration, including preparation of all correspondence. Administration of accounts (including company tax return) Musician, Various Projects, 2005-2012 Film, Studio Album, Live Written music for a number of projects. Licensed solo and band material to a number of films. Recorded as a session musician and contracted band member for several album and single releases. Performed live in numerous high profile venues, and festivals nationally. Details available on request.

EDUCATION
The Guildford School of Acting 2004, B.A (Hons) Acting The University of Natal, Durban, South Africa (UND) 2000, Certificates in Design and Performance Glenwood Boys High School, Durban, South Africa 1999, 6 Distinctions. Overall Grade: A* (95%) Toastmasters International Course 1999, Graduated Toastmaster Par Excellence