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Malika Mark
1st Assistant Director/Director
Nairobi
Summary
Versatile 1st AD possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with [Software]. Adaptive and resourceful with over [8] years of experience in Directing, 1st AD, Lighting, Camera operator, Recording, collaborations and solo projects. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound Mixer
Viu Sasa
Nairobi
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Met with costume and set designers to place hidden microphones.
- Worked on set to maintain recording processes.
- Double-checked recordings and suggested retakes as necessary.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
Lighting Director
Royal Media
Nairobi
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Used Vectorworks or AutoCAD to create scale plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
- Attended [Number] technical rehearsals to assist with adjustments.
- Collaborated with [Type] department to maintain efficient shooting schedule.
- Minimized risk of fire or electrical shock by using optimal safety procedures.
- Installed scaffolding, ladders and cranes for equipment setup and management.
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
- Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
- Prepared and maintained light plot, channel hook-up, instrument schedule, color and template totals and focus charts.
1st Assistant Director
Zebra Productions
Nairobi
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
2nd Assistant Director
Mojos
Nairobi
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
1st Assistant Director
Royal Media
Nairobi
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
Camera Operator
Royal Media Services
Nairobi
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
- Contacted show guests to gather information for broadcast.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Liaised with directors and producers to achieve desired look and feel of scenes and subjects.
1st Assistant Director
Vui Sasa
Nairobi
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
1st Assistant Director
Zamaradi Production
Nairobi
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
- Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Script Supervisor
Royal Media Services
Nairobi
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots.
- Read scripts to double check for continuity.
- Watched scenes before and after post-production to check for continuity and script adherence.
- Wrote reports on previous days productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Reviewed and approved other editors' work to maintain quality of final product.
- Collaborated with directors to create and maintain consistent visual style across all projects.
- Revised footage according to producers' and directors' requests.
- Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
Assitant Producer
Kentv
Nairobi
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
Assistant Director of Photography
Royal Media
Nairobi
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Executed high-quality photographic assignments and research resulting in impactful print layouts and strong digital builds.
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
Education
Certified - Automotive Engineering
Kinyanjui Techical College
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Operating recording equipment
undefinedInterests
Timeline
1st Assistant Director
Zamaradi Production
01.2023 - 09.2023
Script Supervisor
Royal Media Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Assitant Producer
Kentv
01.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Director of Photography
Royal Media
01.2012 - 12.2015
Certified - Automotive Engineering
Kinyanjui Techical College
04.2001 -
Sound Mixer
Viu Sasa
Lighting Director
Royal Media
1st Assistant Director
Zebra Productions
2nd Assistant Director
Mojos
1st Assistant Director
Royal Media
Camera Operator
Royal Media Services
1st Assistant Director
Vui Sasa
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