ALICIA GRAF

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / RUNNER

#190 Sienna Alto, 2 Cornmill Lane, London SE13 7GG

Mobile: 07564970028 * E-mail: grafalicia@gmail.com

PROFILE
Production assistant and runner well-versed in theatre production with growing experience in film and television, and with a variety of
skills including leadership, scheduling, budgeting, artist hospitality and crowd management. Current member of ITV Insight pool.

FILM/TELEVISION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Runner untitled pilot dir. by Danny Gold (Client: The British Monarchist Society and Foundation)
Crew and talent hospitality and general assistance on location for political documentary short.
Floor Runner Film 360 (pilot) dir. by Owen Anthony Smith (Produced by MovieLux LTD)
Crew and talent hospitality and general assistance for studio shoot TV chat show. (2nd AD Tom Swacha, 1st AD Oliver Bruce)

FILM/TELEVISION WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager A River Before Home dir. by Andy Mihov
(Film Short, 3-day shoot Int/Ext) Obtained insurances and permits (local borough and TFL), and assisted with transport needs.
Runner & Assistant Dresser The Woods dir. by Anna Palologue
(Film Short, 3-day shoot, Int/Ext) MA Filmmaking Programme via Goldmiths University

THEATRE AND LIVE EVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing Manager Greenwich+Docklands Festivals, London, UK
Including onsite production management during 10-day theatre and dance festival reaching 100,000+ audiences with ~30 national and
international companies; Production Manager for Youtube shorts; crew leader for Liberty Festival at National Paralympic Day.
Creative Producer The Dreamery, London, UK
Produced 5-night live-event with 800+ audiences; led concept planning, casting and design; secured venue and all funding; appointed
all crew and artists; prepared production and rehearsal schedules; managed setup and strike; and managed film shorts for promotion.
Marketing Assistant Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, USA
Provided assistance for all marketing campaigns including distribution, advertising, budget and project management for playbills.
Showcase House ManagerThe Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago, USA
Managed 1500+ seat theatre on production nights, including maintenance of all front-of-house facilities, supervision of crew, use of the
infra-red listening system equipment, ticket collection and audit, fire safety protocol and assistance for the disabled.
House Management Associate The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Stage, Chicago, USA
Coordinated with performing companies (of music, dance, theater and convergent art) and box office to facilitate a performances
efficient show runs and post-show activities; trained and supervised ushers and oversaw costumer service.
Assistant to the Production Manager University of Chicago Theater Department, Chicago, USA
Daily maintenance of all departmental calendars and all show production meetings and rehearsal reports, managed staff contracts,
and led marketing plans for the annual Professional Show.
Co-Producer The Woods, Mechanical Advantage, Chicago, USA
Implemented production schedule and production operating procedures; managed space and equipment rentals, budget, and all crew.
Technical Staff University of Chicago Theater Department, Chicago, USA
Assistance in carpentry, lights, sound, costumes, and stage management for student productions and visiting companies.

THEATRE AND LIVE EVENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Producing Placement London International Festival of Theatre, London, UK
Including Producer Assistant for event series, budgeting, scheduling, venue liaising and artist contracts, travel and hospitality.
Entertainment Production Intern Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, USA
General assistance with the production of shows, events, and fireworks; maintained performance schedules; assisted in contracting
performers and fulfilling stagehand labor and payroll; managed stage productions and interfaced with performers.
Production Manager University of Chicago Student Theatre Programme, Chicago, IL, USA
Production managed twelve student-created productions .-

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Assistant Directing (2016) Creative Media Skills at Pinewood Studios led by Michael Stevenson and Terry Bamber
Runner Training (2016) The Production Guild and Film London led by Lynsey Muir
Explore Filmmaking (2015, Online Course) National Film and Television School (UK)
Producing: Production Management (2015, Day Course) London Film Academy (UK)
Event Management Summer Training (2014) International Festival and Events Assoc.
Arts Policy and Administration, MA [Distinction] (2013-2014) Birkbeck College, University of London
Theatre & Performance Studies and Psychology, BA [Honours] (2007-2011) University of Chicago

SKILLS

Languages: Knowledge of French and conversational in Spanish

Computer Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop
Technical Theatre: Lighting design (Cabling, installation, design, cue sheets, light plots, board operation); Sound board
operation); Stage rigging and carpentry (Some use of power and handtools); Set Dressing; Prop acquisition
Other: Right to Work in the UK and USA; UK Driver's License TBC March 2016; (transferring from US license)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST