Malik Brooks

MM Malik McCrea Los Angeles, CA 90017 -- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY SKILLS WORK HISTORY Detail oriented, and creative TV and Film Production Assistant with a demonstrated experience in participating in all facets of production. Effective communicator skilled at providing support and assistance to directors and producers. Possessing a BA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University. Offers the ability to perform well under pressure, possesses excellent leadership skills, and an extraordinarily deep passion for film. Directing experience Preparing sets Videography Final Cut Pro competency Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premiere and After Effects) Photo editing and retouching CREATIVE DIRECTOR 02/2022 to CURRENT DPRIQ Productions | Los Angeles, CA Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion. Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans. Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers. Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions. Developed strategic communication and marketing plans. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 10/2022 to 11/2022 King Pins (Feature Film) | Los Angeles, California Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets. Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style. Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery. Managed casting and selected shot locations. Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors. Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries. AGENT TRAINEE 10/2014 to 11/2022 United Talent Agency LLC | Los Angeles, CA Sorted and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation and efficient shipping Directed over 40 incoming calls daily to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified entity to respond to callers' needs Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions PRODUCTION COORDINATOR 08/2021 to 08/2022 AMC's The Talking Dead | Los Angeles, United States Communicating with employers about projects, segments or show expectations and goals. Collaborating with finance teams on budgeting and allocating funds Delegating tasks to production assistant. Organizing third-party providers and vendors to deliver elements that can't be produced in-house Overseeing delivery of start paperwork, and other necessary items, while making adjustments as necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards Collecting and analyzing feedback from audience members to gauge satisfaction and success PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 08/2019 to 08/2021 AMC's The Talking Dead | Los Angeles, United States Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production Presented production schedules to supervising team outlining milestones and deadlines Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming Supervised wardrobe, hair and makeup needs for several actors Ensured that filming locations were kept clean and organized at all times PRODUCER/DIRECTOR 03/2020 to 10/2020 Twitch Media Group | Los Angeles, CA Collaborated with technical crew members to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets. Developed original content for an an unscripted format. Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans. LEAD VIDEO EDITOR 12/2019 to 03/2020 Matt Steffanina Entertainment | Los Angeles, United States Edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines. Selected and updated stories and archived videos for Tik Tok. Arranged and edited footage for broadcast using Final Cut Pro. Operated 7D or smaller camera for behind-the-scenes shoots. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 10/2019 to 11/2019 Funny Or Die Inc. | Los Angeles , CA Created and updated call sheets and digital shooting schedules to maintain current, accurate and an efficient production from all parties involved on the day of shooting Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members. Oversaw purchasing and organization of prop inventory. Collaborated with the Director, technical crew members and fellow production assistants to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets PRODUCER/DIRECTOR 10/2015 to 10/2018 Super Deluxe | Los Angeles, CA Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for projects Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 200 hours of live footage EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts | Film And Media Arts Temple University, Philadelphia, PA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Links to relevant work experience: REEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad-Sr7xhPFw&t=44s 05/2011