Daniel Gaughan
Linley Point
Summary
I'm an experienced, Reliable Filmmaker used to working in and leading projects, both small and large in scale.
I am able to perform in high-pressure environments and possess the ability to work cohesively within a team to produce results that are of a high standard.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Blackbolt Productions PTY LTD
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to determine and identify objectives, goals, KPI's, strategies and tactics.
- Identified client opportunities for new business proposals and developed sales plans for each target account.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
1st Assistant Director
The Red Shoes: The Next Step
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Enhanced overall production efficiency by streamlining communication between departments and delegating tasks effectively.
- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
- Coordinated pre-production activities, including location scouting and casting, to set the stage for smooth shooting processes.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies during filming, addressing unforeseen challenges and maintaining momentum.
Logistics Facility Coordinator
NEP
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked as a member of a team to maintain, pack & unpack Grip Trucks for major sporting events all across Australia.
- Traveled to specific stadiums East Coast wide to supervise the truck & manage logistics on job sites.
- Maintained and repaired high-value camera equipment when faults were found.
- Increased efficiency of broadcasts set up to ensure deadlines were met.
Musician
Self Employed
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television
- Taught private drum lessons for beginner and intermediate students
- Provided musical background for live shows, musical theatre and cabarets
- Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts
- Read music and memorized parts for shows
Legal Secretary
Halpartners
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling
- Scheduled and made appointments for 2 attorneys
- Conducted daily accounting on all finances, deposits and safe
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Entered new cases into company database
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys
Education
Diploma of Film And Media - Film Production
Academy of Film, Theatre & Television
Surry Hills, NSW2018
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
Australian Institute of Music
Surry Hills, NSW2015
HSC -
Regents Park Christian School
Regents Park, NSW2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Extensive performance background
- Studio recording experience
- Editing and proofreading
- Production management
- Premiere pro proficiency
- Davinci Resolve Proficiency
- Editing expertise
- Creative directing
- Story/concept development
- Sound engineering
- Budgeting
Timeline
1st Assistant Director
The Red Shoes: The Next Step
02.2021 - 09.2021
Logistics Facility Coordinator
NEP
10.2019 - 02.2020
Company Director
Blackbolt Productions PTY LTD
03.2018 - Current
Musician
Self Employed
02.2015 - 04.2018
Legal Secretary
Halpartners
01.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma of Film And Media - Film Production
Academy of Film, Theatre & Television
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
Australian Institute of Music
HSC -
Regents Park Christian School
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