James Ward

Experience

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  Windsor News

  Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

  Casual
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  Bargain City

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Casual
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  Network Video

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Casual
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  HOYTS Entertainment

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2014

  Supervisor
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  Village Roadshow

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student Worker
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  Greenhouse Studios at the Queensland University of Technology

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  Producer
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  Village Roadshow Limited

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Internship

  I was responsible for reading a variety of scripts in various stages of development and providing comprehensive coverage reports. In addition to this I participated in marketing implementation meetings and gained insight into a variety of other areas within Australian film production, including: acquisitions, film-packaging, amongst other things.

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  Spectrum Films International

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Client Services Intern

  My role at Spectrum Films involves a number of responsibilities and duties, including but not limited to: administration and front of house responsibilities, providing the company's prominent clientele with high level client service and ensuring they are looked after, assisting the Technical and Operations team and maintaining the facilities and offices, making sure they are kept in a immaculate condition. In addition to these responsibilities I have also assisted in writing script coverage for internal producers and creative executives. Show less

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  PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING - FILM PRODUCTION

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Production Office Assistant

  My role as a Production Office Assistant on Pacific Rim: Maelstrom (or Uprising) involved a variety of administrative and miscellaneous duties. Some of these duties involved, but are not limited to:- Facilitating couriers and shipments for the production- Communicating with various departments of the production as well as handling tasks and duties for these departments when necessary.- Developing spreadsheets used for various administrative duties- Comprehensive use of Excel, Word and DropBox- Composing POs and handling of tax invoices - Handling stationary and grocery orders for the office and various other areas of the production- Organising script sides for the production (proficent with Scenechronize)- Handling and filing of various paperwork- Taking phone calls and making calls on the production's behalf Show less

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  Camerons Management

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2024

  Continue to perform and fulfill the responsibilities associated with the Junior Film & Television Agent role.Source, identify and represent new clients, with a commitment to recognising and fostering diverse and emerging creatives. Negotiate complex agreement terms and deals for Screenwriters, Directors, and Heads of Department.Place client projects with the industry by: identifying key production companies, broadcasters and streamers whose sensibilities match the project, composing the pitch, as well as negotiating and brokering the final option agreement.Maintain comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international industry trends, developments and the sector in general.Engage in effective communication with a range of high-caliber industry figures and creatives.Coordinate and maintain the schedules of 50+ clients.Provide exceptional customer service and administrative duties. Show less Continue to perform and fulfill the responsibilities associated with the Assistant Film & Television Agent role.Write synopsis for new works to promote within the industry, which includes literary works for the agency’s author clients.Provide comprehensive script coverage on projects that come through to the Director and HOD clients for consideration; detailing why the project should or should not be considered.Work closely alongside all clients to help curate their project choices in order to achieve their desired career objectives.Provide useful and thoughtful contributions during the developmental stages of various projects to Writer and Director clients, incorporating my knowledge of existing and competing projects already in the market.Ensure the timely and effective organisation of all client material deliveries, invoicing, contracts and schedules.Research and maintain awareness of anticipated productions and trends in television, film and theatre.Created operational spreadsheets detailing various administrative duties in a timely and organised manner (proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Dropbox) in order to maintain a high standard of efficiency across all aspects of the job. Show less Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems.Co-ordinate local and international travel, accommodation, per diems with production companies.Co-ordinate and track the execution of contracts.Manage the company's invoicing system, including the processing of client payments and following up of unpaid fees.Respond in an efficient and timely manner to all talent representation requests.Write and post news items on the company's website.Liaise with publicists for client interviews and project exposure for openings, awards and festivals. Show less

  • Film & TV Agent

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Associate Film & TV Agent

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Junior Film & TV Agent

    May 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Assistant Film & Television Agent

    Apr 2018 - May 2019
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  EndemolShine Australia

  Apr 2025 - now

  Scripted Coordinator