Kayla Balleste

Film Project Manager at PullSpark
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Film Project Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      - Responsible for pre-production workflows: hiring film crew, speaking into budgets, scouting and securing locations/studios, casting and hiring talent, managing talent contracts, updating project management software, sourcing props, requesting permits, and more. - Responsible for project managing post-production workflows: creating timelines for video editors, hiring contractors as needed, updating Monday.com with assets, getting project updates from editors, relaying project details to others on the team, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. -Accountable for being aware of, and involved in, project leveling and ensuring that all initiatives support the client’s brand and overall strategy. Show less

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Producers Assistant
      • Feb 2021 - Apr 2023

      - Coordinating production logistics for "En Casa Con Telemundo" and "Latinx Now!". - Duties include keeping track of production budget, handling arrangements for show guests, serving as a liaison between multiple departments, and assisting with prep for live events such as Latin AMAs and Miss Universe. - Coordinating production logistics for "En Casa Con Telemundo" and "Latinx Now!". - Duties include keeping track of production budget, handling arrangements for show guests, serving as a liaison between multiple departments, and assisting with prep for live events such as Latin AMAs and Miss Universe.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Assistant/Associate Producer
      • Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

      - Pitched, wrote, and produced segments for Telemundo's "For the Cultura" - a daily entertainment news show targeting Latinx millennials on Quibi. - These segments varied in subject matter (music, beauty, LGBTQ+, film/TV, etc.) and gained recognition from celebrities like Becky G, Laverne Cox, and Desi Perkins. - Trained producers on proper/legal use of b-roll and how to use iNews to produce segments. - Worked closely with the pre-production team to review/fact check daily scripts and gather b-roll. - Worked closely with the post-production team on approving all b-roll/SOTs, graphics, and master edits. - Coordinated daily YouTube uploads consisting of interview segments and full episodes. This included writing metadata (title, description, and tags) and requesting thumbnails. Selected accomplishment: - Produced click-worthy episode titles which were proven to drive more traffic to For the Cultura. Show less

  • Freelance
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Production Office Assistant
      • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

      Served as main contact in production office for all departments. Revised production reports, handled confidential cast contracts, updated production schedules and travel arrangements, hired/paid vendors for production events, and organized daily camera reports, script notes, and call sheets. • Projects: -The Laundromat (Feature film, Netflix) Starring: Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas Directed by: Steven Soderbergh -Grand Hotel (Pilot, ABC) Executive Produced by: Eva Longoria, Ken Olin -The Irishman (Feature film, Netflix) Starring: Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci Directed by: Martin Scorcese The Beach Bum (Feature film) Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Zac Efron, Martin Lawrence, Snoop Dogg Directed by: Harmony Korine Show less

  • Vandal, LLC
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Production Intern
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

      Vandal is a feature film shot in Miami, FL. Transcribed confidential interviews pertaining to the script, assisted in acquiring props, and performed daily office tasks such as ordering office supplies and filing paperwork. Vandal is a feature film shot in Miami, FL. Transcribed confidential interviews pertaining to the script, assisted in acquiring props, and performed daily office tasks such as ordering office supplies and filing paperwork.

Education

  • University of Miami
    Bachelor's degree, Motion Pictures Business
    2015 - 2017
  • Miami Dade College
    Associate of Arts - AA
    2013 - 2015

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