CV
Maeve Coffey
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Directorwithaclearvision@gmail.com
I am a recently graduated film maker aspiring to direct film. I am driven to enhance my knowledge both in camera and lighting as I believe this will allow me to have a clear and well-rounded vision when it comes to a film. During my years at university, I have worked on many short films, both as part of the course and independently, showing my flexibility and determination in the industry. During these productions I have worked in a variety of roles to understand the basis of how a set is run so I have a broad understanding of those I will be working with. I am open to learning to enhance my current skills and as well as learn new skills; I take every opportunity to learn from experience, roles and tasks I am given.
Film and Tv Production Experience
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September 2019 – Present
Director and Joint Director of Photography, Short film (Nothing to lose)
Worked as a director of a short film; story boarding, casting, costume design, creative decisions on and off set and communicating with all heads of departments and cast. Working as a DoP; mainly focusing on camera by creating shot lists, camera plans, as well as deciding lenses and filters for the camera.
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October 2020 - July 2021
Producer and Lighting Assistant, Short Film (The Railway Woman)
Worked as a producer raising funds for an autism awareness film, running the marketing campaign, scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, casting of cast and crew and contracts. Working as a lighting assistant, Mainly assisting with rigging of lighting plans and offering creative solutions when appropriate.
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July 2020
Location Marshal (Browns Fashion Advert Shoot)
Securing location and assisting the Location Manager.
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February 2020
Spark, Short film (The Presence)
Followed instructions of the gaffer, set up lights and ensured lighting safety.
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February 2020
Gaffer, Short film (Spice)
Designed lighting plans for set, set up lights appropriate for setting and ensured safety of cast and crew when around lights.
March 2019
Director, Writer and Concept Artist Short film (Freiheit)
Worked as a director of a short film; casting, costume design, creative decisions on and off set and communicated with all heads of departments and cast. Worked as the writer producing a concise script.
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February 2019
1st Assistant Director, Short film (You & I)
Communicated with all departments and kept the team on schedule and ensured the cast were aware of their timings.
February 2019
Joint Director of Photography, Short film (Tis' the Season)
Designed the lighting plans and set up lights in a safe and timely manner, as well as worked with the camera team to create the desired effect.
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October 2018 - Present
A Producer and 1st Assistant Director, Short film (HIVE)
Organised fundraising campaign in which we exceeded our goal, organised locations and scheduled shooting times and auditions. Communicated with all departments and kept the team on task and schedule.
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Miscellaneous Films
In Space - 2019 (Best Boy), Cupid's an Arsehole - 2019 (1st Assistant Director), Synchronicity - 2018 (Runner), Two Drops Too Full - 2018 (Runner), Guilty - 2018 (Camera Assistant), How Do You Plead - 2018 (Runner), The Source - 2018 (Camera Trainee, Runner)
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Other Work Experience
January 2020 – Present
Sales ssistant, JOJO MAMAN BEBE
Assist with customer's needs and having enough knowledge of products to provide excellent service. Handle cash and transactions, as well as restocking shelves in accordance to the merchandising guides.
May 2019 – Present
Café Assistant/Barista, Luckes Café
Serve and prepare food for customers, as well as making and preparing coffee. Handling cash and keeping the café presentable, as well as closing and cleaning the café at end of shifts.
July 2018 – December 2018
Sales Assistant, Chesca Boutique
Assisted customer's needs and having enough knowledge of products to provide excellent service. Handled cash and transactions and restocked shelves in accordance to the merchandising guides.
November 2016 – February 2017
Sales Assistant, AYA Boutique
Assisted customer's needs and having enough knowledge of products to provide excellent service. Handled cash and transactions and restocked shelves in accordance to the merchandising guides.
Education
September 2017 – May 2020
Film Production and Screenwriting (BA), University of Chichester
I have spent 3 years learning set etiquette, as well as understanding a variety of roles both on and off set. I spent my final year focusing specifically on directing, although I have also taken cinematography classes allowing me to enhance and compliment my knowledge in both camera and lighting.
September 2015 – June 2017
A LEVELS, Howard of Effingham School
A LEVELS attained:
B – Media Studies
C - Government and Politics
C – Art Textiles
September 2013 – June 2017
GCSEs, Priory Church of England School
I have attained 9 GCSEs as well as an IGCSE in German (A).
English Language (A), English (B), Maths (B), Science (B), Additional Science (B), Drama (B), History (B), French (B), Art (C)
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Skills
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Positive team member
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Collaboration
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Decisive leader
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Artistic vision
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Clear communication skills with team members and superiors