Alexandra Bolton
Summary
With an education in Fine Arts and professional career in Filmmaking across all platforms of direction, screenwriting, costume design and production design, Alexandra holds a proven track record seen in her work as Augustus Punch. Strong ability to enhancing storytelling through practical problem solving and emotional, artistic intuition She has spearheaded diverse, successful projects leveraging post-production expertise and creative vision, significantly boosting audience engagement.
Excellence in Adobe Suite - both in a post production field of matte painting for feature films and pre-production concept work. She exemplifies leadership and innovation when seeing projects from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality film and design content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercials Director
Augustus Punch
USA
01.2010 - Current
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Championed diversity both in front of and behind the camera by promoting inclusive casting decisions and hiring practices.
- Collaborated effectively with writers, refining scripts to ensure compelling storylines and authentic dialogue.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
- Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
- Reviewed all daily work with producers, creative director of video and other stakeholders.
- Managed film budgets effectively, ensuring all resources were allocated efficiently.
- Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors.
- Created engaging behind-the-scenes content for promotional purposes, showcasing the filmmaking process from pre-production to release.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Enhanced storytelling quality through meticulous script analysis and development.
- Selected talented cast members through extensive audition processes, assembling diverse ensembles that contributed to each film''s success.
- Established a unique visual style for each project by working closely with cinematographers and production designers.
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Kept up to date with industry trends and technologies, incorporating new techniques into projects as appropriate to enhance the overall filmmaking experience.
- Maintained positive relationships with producers, ensuring projects stayed on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Approved designs for actors to create stylist wardrobes suited to each film.
- Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Designer - Costume & Art Direction
Bazmark Inq
Sydney, NSW
02.2000 - 10.2004
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Implemented effective design strategies for social media campaigns, increasing audience engagement and reach.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
- Designed and developed interactive web and mobile experiences to drive user engagement.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
Skills
- Presentations
- Creative vision
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Post-production
- Camera and video staff direction
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Content Development
- Story Development
- Actor Collaboration
- Story pitching
- Screenwriting expertise
- Cast Hiring
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Script and Scenario Design
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
- Graphics and Photo Imaging Software
Timeline
Commercials Director
Augustus Punch
01.2010 - Current
Designer - Costume & Art Direction
Bazmark Inq
02.2000 - 10.2004