Andrew Richards
Los Angeles
Summary
Determined Work-Focused Student bringing a mélange of analytic and creative skillsets. Familiar with managing deadlines, providing critical feedback, and delivering cohesive, illustrative presentations. My interdisciplinary course load, as an English major with a double minor in Film and French studies, gives me a unique identity as a bilingual writer and director. Well-versed in literature, theatre, television, and cinema, I am mentally fit for a wide range of projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Actor/Intern
Théâtre de l'Opprimé
Paris
2024.03 - Current
- Gained experience with improvisational techniques while performing on stage in a secondary language (French)
- Worked collaboratively with other actors in order to maintain continuity throughout performances.
- Created visual content with Adobe Premier Pro for social media platforms
Director
UCLA
Los Angeles
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Co-wrote the screenplay
- Collaborated with Director of Photography to create a lighting plan suited for the ARRI ALEXA.
- Developed storyboards to visualize scenes for the movie prior to filming.
- Directed cast during rehearsals to ensure that lines were delivered correctly and with appropriate emotion.
- Supervised sound mixing of dialogue, music, and effects to create a finished soundtrack.
- Analyzed dailies from previous days of shooting in order to identify any issues that need addressing.
- Gave interpersonal directorial advice to actors between takes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency with cast and crew
Development Intern
Delirio Films
Westwood
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Created film/documentary pitch decks for prospective projects
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects
- Performed script coverage
Short Story Reader/Judge
Layla Beban Young Authors Foundation
Redwood City
2023.12 - 2024.03
- Analyzed 1,000-word short stories for a non-profit organization.
- Collaborated with other judges
- Presented methodology for evaluation
- Left critical feedback for the young authors
Film Critique Writer
Self Employed
San Carlos
2022.12 - Current
- Created and developed a film blog website about my passion for film.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment.
- Developed themes, characterizations and psychological analyses to create marketing material.
- Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
Youth Soccer Referee
U.S Youth Soccer
San Carlos
2017.03 - Current
- Regulated play, maintained control of players and signaled to players regarding infractions.
- Encouraged fair play, teamwork and self-esteem in young athletes.
- Managed games, resolving conflicts and mitigating high-stress environments.
Financial Planning Intern
Boom Planning
San Francisco
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Performed administrative tasks and assisted with special projects to support finance department operations.
- Shadowed team members to enhance skills and contribute to finance objectives.
- Executed daily tasks including organizing client files and running errands for executives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Skills
- Decision Making
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Complex Problem Solving
- Idea Brainstorming
- Originality and Creativity
- Grammar Comprehension
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Draft Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Editing and Proofreading
- Delivering Presentations
- Verbal and Written Communication
Affiliations
- Minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media.
- Active member of UCLA's, "Writer's Den" where undergraduates meet on a weekly basis to work on free-ranging short story prompts.
- Published short story in the Stanford Anthology of Youth.
- Completed the rigorous full International Baccalaureate diploma.
- Current member of UCLA's Bruin Film Society (BFS)
- Current member of UCLA's Business and Entertainment Association (BEA)
Timeline
Actor/Intern
Théâtre de l'Opprimé
2024.03 - Current
Short Story Reader/Judge
Layla Beban Young Authors Foundation
2023.12 - 2024.03
Director
UCLA
2023.06 - 2023.08
Development Intern
Delirio Films
2023.01 - 2023.06
Film Critique Writer
Self Employed
2022.12 - Current
Youth Soccer Referee
U.S Youth Soccer
2017.03 - Current
Financial Planning Intern
Boom Planning
2016.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
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