EMMA HANSON

Bristol 07429385711 emma.hanson13@gmail.com www.emmahanson13.tumblr.com

A positive, creative, people person who prides herself on a great combination of a can-do attitude and resourceful nature. I am passionate about supporting busy teams and feel that I have a lot of skills and knowledge to bring to a production.

Floor Assistant Shaun the Sheep Movie, Aardman Animations Feb 14 - Current Junior Production Assistant Shaun the Sheep Movie, Aardman Animations July 13 Feb 14 Runner Shaun the Sheep Series 4, Aardman Animations April 13 July 13 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Crowd Assistant Director, Flying Blind (Feature Film) I worked on the independent feature to find, engage and coordinate nearly 160+ supporting artists as well as managing release forms and payments.
Technical Assistant - The University of the West of England, Media Centre, Bower Ashton Campus. Sept 12 April 13. I assisted in the running of the media centre Apple Specialist at the Bristol Cabot Circus Store March 12 April 13. I currently work as a specialist to assist, teach and advise our customers on products and how best to use them to suite any need. I also operate the store phone line. Video Instructor, CCUSA Summer Camp Teaching 300 underprivileged children from NYC production skills from camera work to editing, producing, with the children, over 30 short films in two months, helping the camp to win an award for program excellence. Producer, Director, Camera and Editor, How to Plate Instructional videos for Gateros Plating Ltd: over 35,500 hits to date on YouTube. SKILLS Capable working knowledge of entry-level HD cameras. Highly competent editor with 5 years experience using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop and basic to intermediate knowledge of After Effects, Magic Bullet, Premier, Avid and DaVinci Resolve. Having worked for Apple Retail, I have a strong working knowledge of Apple technology, software and systems. Strong skills working with actors and crew in a directorial capacity with 16 years experience in theatre. I can solve a rubix cube in less than 90 seconds PERSONAL INFORMATION I can provide brilliant references upon request I hold a full, clean drivers license I have an American Social Security number

UNIVERSITY WORK When the Sun Hits Hardest 30 Documentary 2011 Editor A personal look at depopulation in Galicia in the North West of Spain, since translated into three languages. It received an Award of Merit at the March International Best Shorts Film Festival and won Best Student Film at the Prometheus Film Festival in the USA.
Shooting Blind 15 Documentary 2010 Editor Follows the England Blind football team in the lead up to the International Blind and Partially Sighted World Cup in 2010; nominated for the Student Documentary Award at Sheffield Documentary Festival 2010 and an RTS Regional Student Award 2011. Alex 15 Documentary 2011 Editor A portrait doc revealing life after winning Britains Next Top Model; shown at Sheffield Documentary Festival 2011 with Fashion Popcorn, a lecture that looked at the rising relationship between film and fashion. Expect a Masterpiece 7 Drama 2011 Writer, Director, Additional Camera An abstract short that sees a struggling sculptor battle to create a masterpiece; nominated for Best Short Film at the UWE Degree Show and shown at CineMe Film Showcase. Student Ambassador During my time as a student I gave guided tours to perspective student on the media courses. QUALIFICATION & EDUCATION University of the West of England 2008 2011 BA (Hons) Media Practice: 1st Class Honours With 1st class module results in Narrative and Experience, Preparation for Self-Directed Study in Media Practice. Nominated for Best Editor at the Degree Show and was the sole chosen representative from my course and campus to be on a panel of student advisors at the Academic Review 2011 of the departments programme of study.