Summary
My name is Elcor Aragundi. I am a U.S. Army Veteran and an alumni of the New York
Film Academy. I recently graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts of Filmmaking. I have written and directed 3 short films, as well as been a part of production crew on different sets in the past four years. I have experience working from a Production Assistant to Casting, to being a first director on several different sets. I’ve worked using Movie Magic scheduling and budgeting. I’ve helped producers with location permits and insurance during preproduction.I am a passionate individual with a variety of skills. Skills that I have harnessed while I served as a soldier in the military, and as a student of the New York Film Academy. I am team player that is willing to do whatever is necessary to take a creative vision or goal and find ways to help my team make it happen.
Professional experiences
Key grip
Independent shoot , Sylmar - Freelancer
From November 2019 to November 2019
Short Film 'Bottom Of The Bottle'
Unload and loaded equipment truck, drove Equipment truck.
Build and maintained tools and equipment which included setting up C-Stands, combos for uses in different scenes.
Assisted gaffer with any adjustments needed.
Director/ writer
Independent shoot , Reseda
From April 2019 to May 2019
Short Film 'My Name Is Dad'
Wrote a treatment and an original script.
Worked preproduction, scouted for locations and casting.
Rehearsed with actors prior to principal photography.
Prepared a shooting schedule of the production.
Referenced and set the tone, and style, and a shot list of the film.
Led and worked with a crew of 30 or more people.
Grip
Independent shoot , Burbank
From November 2018 to November 2018
Short Film 'Bait'
Assembled Doorway Dolly Tracks
Assembled Combo and C-Stands
Assisted Gaffer with any adjustments necessary with the scenes
Built and maintained equipment
Heavy lifting.
Additional education
Bachelors
New York Film Academy - Filmmaking
2016 à 2019
Graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in Filmmaking
Degree
Languages
Espagnol - Fluent
Anglais - Native language