Resume || Heidi Cestari

Education

Bachelor of Motion Pictures

January 2006 - December 2008

AFDA - The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. Three year degree majoring in Producing.

Professional Experience

Freelance

January 2012 - Present

Two feature films, two commercials, a Bollywood music video for the annual BC Children's Hospital 'A World of Smiles' telethon and various other projects. Click here for details

Insider Films & On Demand Production Network

January 2009 - December 2011

Produced and managed many projects including commercials, TV pilots, music videos, music documentaries, corporate videos, TV spots and streaming series. Also managed the daily running of the production office. Click here for details

References

Martin Fisher – President & CEO of On Demand Production Network & Insider Films

Shawn Angelski – Producer

Derrick Bauman – Production Manager

Contact details will be provided upon request, please email me.

Areas of Expertise

Project Management
- Created and controlled budgets of all parameters
- Tracked budget overages and savings throughout production
- Analyzed and implemented ideas for savings
- Worked directly with casting agents coordinating all castings and callbacks
- Secured filming permits and liaised with film boards and locations
- Secured crew and equipment bookings
- Ensured quality standards and deadlines were met
Supervision
- Collaborated with Screenwriters and Directors supervising productions from conception to completion
- Supervised crew and cast of 110 in feature films and commercials
- Ensured smooth running of set and resolved conflicts
- Strong verbal communication
Documentation
- Created Callsheets and Daily Production Reports
- Generated crew lists and daily schedules
- Controlled production calendars
- Kept all production filing up-to-date
- Compiled delivery binders
- Extremely organized

Software

Microsoft Office
Showbiz Budgeting
AICP
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Bridge
Adobe In Design
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro