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Evelyn McDowell

Evelyn McDowell

Richmond

Summary

As a VCU Cinema student, I have undergone various training and practice with multiple roles and jobs in filmmaking. I have written scripts, directed, edited, pulled focus, along with many other roles, and helped with other interesting/odd tasks that arise during filming. Although ensuring everyone sticks to their roles is crucial in the process, I will always step up and volunteer to assist wherever needed. I am a big believer in uplifting everyone on set and ensuring that everyone feels seen and heard while moving at an effective pace as a team. I am an effective communicator, and I always emphasize supporting those above my chain of command.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Production Coordinator

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Managed catering, water supply, and overall food on set
  • Helped move actors on and off location
  • Coordinated with a stunt coordinator
  • Organized meetings, assistant to the producer
  • I supported the AD team and filled in when assistance was needed
  • Ensured that filming and project milestones were met efficiently and according to schedule
  • Communicated to all of the crew, checking in on health, morale, and safety

Art Coordinator

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Supported the Production Designer in purchasing items, coordinating meetings, and organizing the art team
  • I built set decoration on the set and organized props
  • I communicated with the location owner about the plan and ensured their permission for set decoration
  • I made sure my team was staying safe and hydrated during extreme climate
  • I went to the prop house and organized prop rentals
  • Built and tracked the budget

Dolly Grip

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Dolly gripped the ARRI Alexa Camera
  • Assisted the 1st and 2nd ACs
  • Acted as safety for the camera operator
  • Passed around apple boxes for the crew, faculty, and actors to sit on
  • Helped move both the camera and the grip equipment to and from the set
  • Collaborated with both the camera team and the grip team
  • Loaded and unloaded truck beds

Director

VCU Cinema
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Shadowed by faculty in directing a scene for a short
  • Learned how to communicate with actors and guide them
  • Worked closely with 1st and 2nd ADs

Education

Associate of Arts - Cinema

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2026

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Set design
  • Time management
  • Production coordination
  • Schedule coordination
  • Contract management

Timeline

Production Coordinator

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025

Art Coordinator

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025

Dolly Grip

VCU Cinema
01.2025 - 06.2025

Director

VCU Cinema
07.2024 - 07.2024

Associate of Arts - Cinema

Virginia Commonwealth University
Evelyn McDowell