Alexander Piccolo

Experience

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  Full Sail University

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Co-writer and Art Director of "Bigfoot the Musical"- Worked with two other writers to create the story elements and screenplay.- Collaborated with the director and producer on their comedic vision for the film.- Worked with an outdoor environment to build elements for set.- Arranged set to create the feel of a realistic campsite.- Overcame extreme Floridian weather while building and breaking down set outdoors.- Collaborated with both the grip and electric departments to ensure cinematographic success. Show less

  • Art Director

    Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  • Documentary Videographer

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

  • Co-Writer/Art Director

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
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  Mile 129 Productions

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Art Director

  Art Director for the short film "Credible"- Created, chose, and provided the props and set dressing on a budget.- Worked with a team to arrange props and furniture in a visually pleasing way.

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  Full Sail University

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Art Director

  Art Director for 16mm short film "What Would You Do?"- Worked with the production designer to choose colors, props, wardrobe, and other details.- Overcame challenges in finding conceptual materials for an upper-class 1980s restaurant set.- Managed large team during the building of the set.

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  Full Sail University

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Art Director/Casting Director

  Art Director and Casting Director for 35mm short film "Tulpa"- Led art department in planning logistics and building set to match on-location house.- Conceptualized director’s vision with color choice, props, wardrobe, and visual details.- Chose actors for film in conjunction with director and script.- Conducted auditions to better choose actors for selected roles.

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  5 to 7 Productions

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Production Assistant

  Informed Manhattan pedestrian traffic and guided them away from film set of the feature film 5 to 7.Assisted cast and crewmembers with various tasks while set locations moved around New York City.

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  20th Century Studios

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Production Assistant

  Worked with the Key Production Assistant to ensure uninterrupted filming of television show Glee with a team of other Production Assistants on busy Manhattan streets.

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  GP Strategies Corporation

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Media Specialist

  • Cutting and editing footage to create training videos for GM sales representatives to be better acquainted with the in-vehicle technology of the 2016 line of Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles using Sony Vegas Pro 13 and Adobe After Effects.• Shooting running footage of vehicles on the GM proving grounds to showcase new features.• Archived and organized a large database of footage for the team to find media quickly and efficiently.• Adhering to tight deadlines in a fast paced work environment. Show less

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  BRAINSTORMERS LLC

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  Actor

  Performing stories written by students to demonstrate the types of writing found in their curriculum, including forming a strong personal narrative, writing an opinion letter, and tapping into their imagination with creative fictional stories.

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  Drama Kids International

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Teacher/Marketing Coordinator

  Teaching kindergarten through middle school students using theater and improv techniques to inspire better speech, creative problem solving, and confidence.Managing parent information and creating periodic newsletters via Constant Contact.Creating graphic and video ads to showcase class sessions on Facebook and Instagram.Coordinating with CBS local news and events to promote acting classes.

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  Full View Productions

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Client Relations, sales, and project bidding (AICP)• Production Logistics - coordinating client, crew, talent, and location needs• Shooting crew recruitment and management• Managing project budget• Prep & Wrap Organization• Company initiatives - creating and managing project management applications, creating internal polices & procedure documentation, writing freelance crew intake documentation • Editing using Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve, and the Adobe suite• Filming using Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K cameras and lenses

  • Production Manager

    Mar 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Camera Operator/Editor

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
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  Freelance Film Production

  Jan 2023 - now

  Production Manager / Assistant Director

  Commercial Production Manager (UPM) & Assistant Director (1st AD)-Communicating with the director, producers, and crew-Pre-Production planning-Maintaining the budget + production logistics-Hiring the crew & coordinating with talent agencies-Scheduling and creating call sheets-Creating location maps for crew parking & safe load-in/out-Maintaining crew safety and awareness

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Creative Project Management and Consultancy-Budgeting, Scheduling, and Team Hiring and Management.-Keeping projects organized and tracked through systems such as Monday.com.-Organizing project documents and keeping detailed expense reports.-Time management and finding solutions for better efficiency.