About
Production Assistant/Runner
Full clean driver’s licence with own vehicle
I'm a 21 year old aspiring assistant director who is hardworking, passionate, reliable and confident. With experience of multiple different roles as a runner; set pa, lock off pa and trainee runner. I have proven to be a helpful and positive asset to a crew as I have strong organisational skills and work effectively under time constraints. I keep a cheerful and enthusiastic attitude when working and keen to take on any task.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Grace Wilkins has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Lock Off PA
I worked as a Lock-Off PA for Barbie. I had to ensure the cast and crew were being taken care of and while shooting I was given an allocated area to maintain quiet stopping vehicles and machinery. I was able to shadow the set PAs and help them in their allocated tasks
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Set PA
I worked on with the second unit for Meg 2 as a daily. Some of my responsibilities were: · Carrying equipment to and from sets · Assisted in preparing for shoot · Standing by and ensuring area is clear when using the drone · Passing on messages · Getting cast and crew food and drink
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Lock Off PA
I worked with the main unit for Meg 2 helping them with locking off areas while filming. This gave me a good insight into how productions are run. Some of my responsibilities were: · Made sure nearby cranes and machinery were switched off during filming · Looked after crew by ensuring they had food and drinks · Carrying and fetching equipment
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Trainee Runner
I shadowed runners who had been working on the whole duration of filming. Learning and picking up skills and techniques required for being a good and reliable runner.
Education and training
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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BETEC- Extended Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma Broadcast Media
I got a Triple Distinction Star in Broadcast Media. I studied all areas of media outlet over the 2 year course, it ranged from animation to radio.
Certificates
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work