First Steps (Short Documentary)
Producer, Production Manager, and 1st Assistant Director
Eden Ocean. – CBC Television, CBC Gem.
Brampton, ON. July 2019.
Producer, Production Manager, and 1st Assistant Director
Eden Ocean. – CBC Television, CBC Gem.
Brampton, ON. July 2019.
First Steps is a Short Documentary about Ariana Barillas, A twelve-year-old, incredibly talented ballerina attending the prestigious National Ballet School of Canada. The documentary follows Ariana's growth as a performance dancer as we learn about the intense training ballerinas must go through as well as the emotional challenges that come with competing in dance. — Premiered July 6th, 2019, on CBC Television and CBC Gem.
Producer, Production Manager, and 1st Assistant Director
During this production, I was responsible for assembling a capable crew and developing a plan of action to achieve my director's vision. I handled Responsibilities such as corresponding with the film's subjects, acquiring filming locations for B-roll, developing call sheets, and working alongside the Director of Photography to develop an efficient shooting schedule, along with all of the other essential paperwork needed to make a film. Such as crew, talent, and location agreements as well as clearances. On the set, I acted as the 1st Assistant Director, managing the team, keeping the production on schedule, and assisting the director in whatever way possible.
During this production, I was responsible for assembling a capable crew and developing a plan of action to achieve my director's vision. I handled Responsibilities such as corresponding with the film's subjects, acquiring filming locations for B-roll, developing call sheets, and working alongside the Director of Photography to develop an efficient shooting schedule, along with all of the other essential paperwork needed to make a film. Such as crew, talent, and location agreements as well as clearances. On the set, I acted as the 1st Assistant Director, managing the team, keeping the production on schedule, and assisting the director in whatever way possible.
Key Associated Crew:
Directors: Joshua Casale, Ander Barillas Jr
Director of Photography / Camera Operator: Sean Nicholas
Gaffer: Christopher Borecky
Editor: Lexy Troth
Directors: Joshua Casale, Ander Barillas Jr
Director of Photography / Camera Operator: Sean Nicholas
Gaffer: Christopher Borecky
Editor: Lexy Troth
Below is a Behind the Scenes Documentary made by Riley Vanderpost
Ariana with Slate
Crew looking at monitor
Filming B-Roll Content
