Alex C. Rivera
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Alex C. Rivera

Filmmaker /Production / Post-ProductionLondon, United Kingdom
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Alex C. Rivera
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Alex C. Rivera

Filmmaker /Production / Post-ProductionLondon, United Kingdom
About me
With my wide-ranging production management, staff leadership, quality improvement, and studio operations coordination skills, capacity to adapt to project-specific needs, and proven ability to continually grow my knowledge of industry best practices, I am confident that I will meet and exceed your expectations. My CV is enclosed for your review; highlights include: • Won Special Golden Sun/Animal Documentary award at FICMA Barcelona and Cinema Verde Film Festival. • Recognised for attaining quality coverage and efficiently managing casting of 150 individuals in the crowd. • Produced short documentaries for various companies, such as Galgos Del Sol, Balfegó, Elephant Aid International, Unchained, 1001SaboresRM Recipes, Corazón Fuego y Flores, The Seahorse-Symbol of Life, Zero Meridian, Gino, and Little Sweet. • Acknowledged for achieving nominations in multiple film festivals, such as Wild & Scenic, Enfoque, Kolkata environmental, Orlando, and Louisville’s international festival of films.
Projects
  • The Seahorse - Symbo of Life
    The Seahorse - Symbo of LifeThe Seahorse is a bioindicator species. Its presence indicates a rich and healthy ecosystem and its absence tells us the opposite. Animals hunt and kill to eat. When they have satisfied their hunger they do not hunt for pleasure. On the contrary, the human being hunts and captures for the simple fact of having a souvenir, to make a show or to observe animals in captivity.
  • Greyhounds of the Sun
    Greyhounds of the SunHaving travelled extensively to explore living options, the Solera's chose Spain as the place to raise their children with the climate suitable to their interests in triathlons, marathons and competitive swimming. Little did Tina realize, upon moving to Spain, that she would make the decision that would change her life forever. And in addition, she changed the lives of thousands of dogs desperately in need of help. I am Tina Solera, the founder and president of Galgos del Sol. In 2007, my famil
  • UNCHAINED
    UNCHAINED“Unchained” follows the work of Carol Buckley (Elephant Aid International (EAI) and her team, to enhance captive elephant welfare in Nepal, showing by gentle persuasion and example that there is a ‘better way’ to treat elephants in human captivity. Carol’s is a phased, pragmatic approach to change attitudes; encouraging co-operation, not a confrontation between Nepalese elephant handlers (mahouts) and their ‘essential’ elephant assets, upon which the mahouts rely to sustain themselves in an envi
Work history
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    Filmmaker /Producer /Post-ProducerWake Up Films Production Ltd.
    Kingston upon Thames, United KingdomFull Time
    Efficiently head multiple film and video projects as well as produced award-winning short documentaries for clients. Direct end-to-end production activities and team members with an aim to ensure high quality content development. Co-ordinate shooting of short and feature documentary videos and provided support to personnel in filmmaking operations and completing tasks effectively. Oversee casting, script editing, shot composition/selection, and editing processes while ensuring compliance with client’ s requirements and organisational standards. Correspond information and establish collaboration between the production, technical, and creative teams. Formulate innovative, efficient, and creative content to transform story plans into profitable films.
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    Extras Casting CoordinatorSeveral companies
     - SpainFreelance
    Terminator Reboot 2019 | The Sisters Brothers 2017 | Still Star Crossed 2017| Megan Leavy 2015– Madrid, Murcia, Almeria, Salamanca, Toledo (SPAIN). Crowd Casting Coordinator, 2016 to August 2018 Spearheaded casting processes and team members with a goal to formulate quality content and fulfil client’s needs. Co-ordinated all processes associated with the production while leading team members in casting shows. Executed assigned workload on time and effectively resolved technical issues. Secured confidential documents, agreements, and other sensitive information related to show production. Evaluated operational needs and implemented strategies that increase productivity, enhance quality, and improve cost effectiveness.
Skills
  • Films
  • Documentaries
  • Production
  • Editor Film
  • Casting
  • Creative Direction
  • Cinematography
  • Directing
  • Videography
  • Adobe Premiere Pro