Lorry Kikta

Experience

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  Troma Entertainment

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  Director of Distro.

  Oversaw distribution and inventory of an extensive film library.

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  MondoKim's Video

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Manager

  Worked very faithfully here until we unceremoniously closed our doors. I helped box up the rental collection to send it off to Sicily. This will remain my favorite job of all time.

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  Whole Foods Market

  Jan 2009 - Oct 2013

  Coffee Supervisor/Buyer; Beer Team Member
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  Helen & Edgar

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Production Intern

  Distributed promotional materials in person and digitally• Operated the lighting board• Ran the show on a strict timeline set out by the associate producer• Set up the stage before and after performances and struck down the stage at end of production• Managed cast and crew backstage

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  Oil Can Press

  Jun 2013 - now

  Writer and Contributor

  • Collaborated with writers, visual artists, and musicians in a diverse array of publications andevents showcasing works, including playwright/poet Edgar Oliver and poet Steve Dalachinsky.• Contributed to an open community of creativity that fostered both professional and personal growthwithin a network accumulated over more than 15 years within the NYC art scene.• Maintained an online store for selling published work to a dedicated fan base across the nation.• Wrote and released a book of original poetry and art under the title Other Miserable Gems, andparticipated in multiple presentations of this work to different audiences across New York City. Show less

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  Keep Coming Back (NARRATIVE SHORT)

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  First Assistant Director

  • Managed time on set• Maintained the continuity of the written script in conjunction with what was being shot• Assisted the cinematographer and gaffer in slating scenes• Conferred with director, producer, and cinematographer as to what was to be accomplished each day on set and passed along information to actors and other crewCredited on IMDB

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  Meat is Murder (NARRATIVE SHORT)

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Script Supervisor

  • Maintained continuity between the script in conjunction with what was being shot• Kept concise notes on each shot including duration of shot, sound quality, and any anomalies• Compiled all notes into one document to assist the editor• Assisted cinematographer in the slating of scenes• Assisted assistant director in instructing interns, rallying actors to set, etc.

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  Clocktower Productions Inc

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Editorial Assistant

  Creating copy for webpages in reference to upcoming events and radio shows, using MailChimp to create weekly newsletters, assisting with video and photo editing. Creating press link database, etc.

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  Nightmarish Conjurings

  Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  Contributing Writer

  Film Critic/Creative Writer

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  Film Threat

  Aug 2018 - now

  Contributing Writer