Experience

Shenzhen RDF International School

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Film & Drama | Film & Drama Studies Subject Expert Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - Managed all aspects of year-round film department operations, both artistic and business: artistic direction, production, business and event management, all legal business agreements and contracts for facility rentals and outside acts, all PR, marketing, web, and social media, budgeting, building maintenance and capital projects, grant writing, and fundraising- Created film production curriculum with lessons surrounding beginning and advanced filmmaking skills including scriptwriting, cinematography, acting, anchoring, reporting, editing, and graphic design- Lead students in video and drama competition projects including short films, documentaries, music videos and commercials- Designed and instructed student and teacher-attended workshops on screen and stage acting, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve and general Macintosh operating system tips and tricks- Created and managed 8 regional level film and theatre festivals with International Network of Schools, including First and Second Annual Film Festivals, Independent Short Film Festival, Documentary Film Festival, First and Second Annual Theatre Festivals, One Act Play Theatre Festival, and Short Form Theatre Festival

• Head of Film & Drama | Film & Drama Studies Subject Expert Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - Managed all aspects of year-round film and drama department operations, both artistic and business: artistic direction, production, business and event management, all legal business agreements and contracts for facility rentals and outside acts, all PR, marketing, web, and social media, budgeting, building maintenance and capital projects, grant writing, and fundraising- Created film and drama production curriculum with lessons surrounding beginning and advanced filmmaking and drama skills including scriptwriting, cinematography, acting, anchoring, reporting, editing, and graphic design- Lead students in video and theatre competition projects including short films, documentaries and theatre performances - Designed and instructed student and teacher-attended workshops on screen and stage acting, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve and general Macintosh operating system tips and tricks- Created and managed 8 regional level film and drama festivals with International Network of Schools, including First and Second Annual Film Festivals, Independent Short Film Festival, Documentary Film Festival, First and Second Annual Drama Festivals, One Act Play Drama Festival, and Short Form Drama Festival



Vanke Meisha Academy

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director | Head of Film | Film Studies Subject Expert Teacher

  • 2019 - 2020

  - Produced and directed videos and plays for public performances and festivals - Taught directing, acting, screenwriting, digital cinematography, lighting, production management, non-linear editing and post-production workflow, producing and distribution - Maintained a classroom environment that taught technique and also stressed the importance of developing the student’s humanity and understanding of Film and Dramatic Art - Worked with current students to prepare for their college or graduate school auditions - Worked collaboratively with the school principal and other members of faculty to identify and support meaningful interdisciplinary links with other subjects



Helen O'Grady Asia Pte Ltd

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs

• Director | Head of Drama | Theatre Studies Subject Expert Teacher

  • 2017 - 2019

  - Directed and produced plays and other performances and guided students in all areas of acting - Created a syllabus that encompassed introductory to advanced film and acting concepts - Coached students on such skills as diction, movement, projection, storytelling and acting - Coordinated team of professional staff including technical director, executive producer, costumer, public relations and publications coordinator - Conducted workshops on improving the teaching skills of the stuff and new teachers



Shanghai Film Group Co. Ltd.

• China
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • 2016 - 2019

  - Worked and collaborated with various film industry professionals including agents, producers, directors, and editors on different projects - Participated in all stages of the filmmaking process from the scriptwriting and pre-production to the final edit and release - Oversaw pre-production processes and procedures such as film budgeting, choosing filming locations, and preparing shooting timetable - Reviewed projects on a daily basis to determine the progress and identify potential issues which needed to be resolved - Managed and instructed staff on set; was in charge of shooting schedule ensuring that deadlines were met



Russian Drama Theatre

• Director | Producer

  • 2014 - 2016

  - Managed the creation, direction and production of a theatrical season, including project deadlines, and liaising with production and marketing teams to create a cohesive and well-attended program of events - Wrote original scripts and selected the scripts that are appealing to the audience, suitable for the location, and can be staged with the given budget - Organized and managed auditions for roles in the theatre productions, delegated the tasks and responsibilities - Worked closely with other members of the production staff to ensure that all the needs are provided for from pre-production to post-production - Stayed up to date with the latest trends of the film industry, demands of the market, innovations and technicalities involved in direction and acting, etc.



Republican Palace of Culture

• Director | Producer

  • 2013 - 2014

  - Directed and produced high quality performances, created artistic vision and concept of the project, supervised rehearsals, managed actors and stuff - Studied scripts and undertook research to fully understand the contexts, characters and motifs of a play, interpreted and adapted scripts for performances - Collaborated with all members of cast and backstage, including actors and costume, set, lighting, sound designers and stage managers to ensure the quality and meet the deadlines - Selected cast members for the production, led rehearsals and provided advice to actors and backstage - Managed time and organized people and space, publicized the production by giving interviews and leading discussions



National Film Studio "Belarusfilm"

• Actor, Stunt Performer

  • 2007 - 2014

  - Featured and performed stunts in various famous TV series and films - Collaborated with directors, actors, and playwrights to interpret lines and develop blocking - Applied latest trends and technologies in addition to characters and their roles to make the acts look more realistic and to convince and engage audiences - Collaborated with directors and producers to discuss the stunts, ensuring that safety standards were always fully followed - Supported film promotions both prior to and after launch to acquire further audiences and popularity



State Academic Youth Theatre

• Lighting Director, Sound Director

  • 2008 - 2013

  - Worked closely with directors, producers and other creative professionals, as well as setting artistic and aesthetic concepts - Developed and implemented new strategies to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable leadership - Used excellent organizational talents to communicate the director and producer’s creative vision to the production staff and recourses - Prioritized and organized workloads to meet strict deadlines, made powerful decisions regarding sound choices, lighting, and actions - Maintained a strong focus and a commitment to achieving artistic innovation and beauty