Jzayla Hughey
Auckland
Summary
With the well-recognised Communications degree at AUT including exclusive Warner Brothers Discovery mentorship, I want to bring my skills to as many local & global projects as I can.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Agent
Odd Management
Auckland, AUK
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Coordinate auditions, negotiate fees & process contracts.
- Act as liaison between Producers, Casting Directors & Talent.
- Attend film screenings & various industry events
- Monitor & manage company's social media
Third Assistant Director
Fusion Films Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Act as a direct report for crew & actors on set
- Assist with lockdowns, Health & Safety and on set tasks
- Organise crowd scenes & supervise production assistants
Stunt Double
US Amazon
Auckland
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Assist Directors with various production tasks
- Accurately perform the blocking for lead actor during setup/camera rehearsal
- Perform & train in stunts & follow safety protocols
Compliance Associate
Hays Recruitment
Auckland, AUK
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide contract information & assistance for candidates
- Attend to candidate & client queries via phone & email
- Accuracy with data entry & ensuring privacy & compliance procedures
Marketing Assistant
Shore City Shopping Centre
Auckland, AUK
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Organise marketing promotions, casual leasing bookings & database entry
- Problem solve customer & retailer enquiries
- Help create sales opportunities & increase mall foot traffic
Education
Bachelor Of Communications - Public Relations & Film Production
Auckland University of Technology
06.2023
Diploma in Film -
South Seas Film & TV School
12.2016
Skills
- Public Relations
- Recruitment & Talent Management
- Booking Agent Experience
- Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
- Team Leadership, Organisation & Public Speaking
- On Set Film & TV Crew Experience
Extracurricular
- Associate Director of the New Zealand Youth Film Festival 2024.
- Film Director of NZ Documentary ‘Detangling the Stigma’, released Aug 2024.
- Conservation Volunteer in Zimbabwe (July 2024) with International Volunteer Headquarters.
- Enjoys immersing in new cultures through travel.
Timeline
Talent Agent
Odd Management
01.2021 - 07.2024
Third Assistant Director
Fusion Films Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2020
Stunt Double
US Amazon
09.2019 - 02.2020
Compliance Associate
Hays Recruitment
01.2019 - 09.2019
Marketing Assistant
Shore City Shopping Centre
09.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Of Communications - Public Relations & Film Production
Auckland University of Technology
Diploma in Film -
South Seas Film & TV School