About me

Amy Banks is a 1st Class BA (Hons) Degree graduate in Practical Filmmaking from the MET Film School, Ealing Studios, London, specialising in Producing. Amy works freelance in both film and theatre working as a Producer on independent short films, online commercials, ads and music videos. In addition, she works as both a Production Assistant, Production Co-ordinator and photographer for feature, commercials and online content for clients such as Historic Royal Palaces, Getty Images, East Creative and W11.

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Projects

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  The Watcher, HerThe Watcher, Her (2018) X64 Films - Producer HD - 9.00 mins - Short Film - Directed & Written by Harry Crossman A study of anxiety, told through the eyes of one man attempting to connect. Budgeting & Scheduling Development Script Editor & Casting/Location Assistant Secure Release Forms Production Documentation/Insurance/Risk Assessments Liaise Equipment Companies & Studio Hires Festival Distrubition & Marketing
• JamieJamie (2016) - LFS - Producer HD - 9.02mins - Short Film - Directed & Written by Christoper Manning Jamie, a shy and quiet loner, spends the afternoon with Ben after meeting him on a dating app. As they chat, Jamie finds himself opening up and letting loose his hopes and fears in an unexpected awakening.  Budgeting & Scheduling Development Script Editor & Casting/Location Assistant Secure Release Forms Production Documentation/Insurance/Risk Assessments Liaise Equipment Companies & Studio Hires
• La BoulangerieLa Boulangerie (2017) Atlas Bear Films - Producer HD - Short Film - 14mins (approx) - Directed & Written by Luke Jin A small bakery in the quaint village of Castillonnès plot to banish British tourists forever with a batch of killer croissants. But an budding summer romance between Uncle Dan and Claudia the baker, reveals an unlikely heroine. Scheduling Development & Casting Production Documentation Festival Distribution & Marketing
• Hertfordshire Family SafeguardingHertfordshire Family Safeguarding Commercial, ‘A Problem Solved’ demonstrates how our new family safeguarding teams work through the eyes of a child playing with his toys.
• Love to Sing OperaNestled in the heart of Provence, Southern France, is the beautiful town of Le Val, where every year groups of opera loving enthusiasts join in the annual Festi’Val de Musique Valois.
• UnleadedUnleaded (2014) Academy Films - Producer HD - 7.13mins - Short Film - Directed & Written by Luke Davies Three thugs attempting to rob a petrol station are interrupted by three stoners with a severe case of the munchies. Budgeting & Scheduling Development Script Editor & Casting/Location Assistant Secure Release Forms Production Documentation/Insurance/Risk Assessments Liaise Equipment Companies & Studio Hires

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Work history

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Sales AssociateCelsius Entertainment
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018London, United KingdomInternship
Working for Celsius Entertainment as Sales Associate/Intern in London. A company specialising in the international distribution and financing of independent feature films. Working in the department of Acquisitions and Sales for at least four months job requirements included: Research and analysis of the film industry, marketing, festivals, box office numbers and performances of both global and in-house films. Preparation for film markets including the Berlin Film Festival, Hong Kong Film Market and Cannes Film Festival. Reading and evaluation of scripts through script reports and discussions with management over new material. General office administration.
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Producer - FilmEast Creative
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017London, United KingdomFreelance
Working alongside artists and musicians to create content for social media, festivals including ‘The Mighty Hoopla’ and music videos. Handling contracts and communication with cast and crew, scheduling production, and working closely with the East Creative team to develop the vision for their artists.

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Skills

• Events
• Film
• Theatre
• TV
• Visual Arts
• Production Assistant
• Excel
• Indesign
• Office
• Photoshop
• Word
• Producing Short Film
• Production/project Management
• Premiere Final Cut Pro 7
• Production Organisation

Education

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Practical FilmmakingMet Film School
Oct 2012 - Oct 2014Ealing Studios, London W5 5EP, UK
1st Class BA (Hons) Degree in Practical Filmmaking at the MET Film School, Ealing Studios, London.

Awards

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Anchorage Runner Up Short-ShortsAnchorage International Film Festival
Anchorage Runner Up Short-Shorts for the short film Unleaded.
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Alternative Spirit AwardFlicker Fest Rhode Island International Film Festival
Winner of the Alternative Spirit Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for the short film Jamie 2016.

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