BENJAMIN

WILLIAMS
Production Assistant
(313) 399-4529 benwillfilm@gmail.com Summary of Qualifications - Computer Savvy knowledge of Mac and PC (own a Macbook Pro). - Able to multi-task and work quickly under pressure. - Able to work long hours while maintaining sharpness and enthusiasm. - In depth knowledge of the Metro-Detroit and surrounding areas (I can quickly find anything). - Good with paper work (project budgets, release forms, validations, petty cash). - Excellent Driving Record, own a dependable car with GPS, comfortable driving large vehicles. (1 ton trucks) Production Experience *PA* Train Station Feature Film A Love That Hurts Feature Film, A Grain of Sand Feature Film, The Thieves Short Film, Mobibo National Commercial, Man Up Music Video. *Key PA* Tar Feature Film, Amelias Suitcase Short Film Ford Chairmans Message Industrial, Cattle Barons Ball Live Event, *Production Manager* Never Say (The Way I Love You) Music Video Accepted Television Teaser *Producer* The Good News Banter Set PA Experience: Distributed/Organized Walkies. Distributed sides and call sheets. Went on Runs. Performed lock-ups. Stood in for 1st AD on set. Set up tables & chairs. Helped AD direct parking for crew. Pick up and Unload Production Truck. Budgeted/Purchased Craft Services. Cleaned set/break/base camp areas. Cleaned Port-a Potties. Fly in items for director. Wrangled Talent for 1st Team. Office PA, Producer Experience: Composed Call Sheets and Preliminaries. Organized actors head shots and resumes. Arranged Transportation for Talent. Booked Talent. Booked Appointments for Talent and Different Departments. Allocated Funding to Different Departments. Hired and Assembled Crew Art, Electric, and Grip Department: Assisted Art Director with decorating and restoring sets. Cleaned up between takes and set-ups. Fixed broken props. Wrangled cables. Broke down and Set up G/E equipment Video, Sound, and Camera Department: Operated Boom Mic. Organized film memory/data cards. Set up and Operated Camera Dolly. Changed and kept track of camera lenses. 2nd AD, Locations, Casting: Script Supervisor. Slated Takes. Wrangled Extras. Scouted, and Booked locations. Prepared Sides for Auditions. Served as off camera Reader for Stage and Film Auditions. Cast Leading, Supporting, and Featured roles in indie film and television projects. Prior Work Experience Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit, MI Theatrical Artist in Residence (Summer 2011) Directed 200+ youth and stage managed live performances. The Arts League of Michigan (ALM) (December 2010-May 2011) Director of Education Staffed, Managed, and Directed a team of 20 for the Artists Mentorship Program Managed and Organized Confidential Files. Excellent Telephone Etiquette in handling sponsorships, grants, and scholarships.