Ieva Zellite
Berlin
Summary
Well-versed in overseeing all facets of documentary film production, from conceptual development and research through final delivery. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Editor/Associate Producer
Charlotte Street Films
11.2020 - Current
- Planned and directed video shoots while working closely together with the film crew.
- Co-edited the last episode of a four part series.
- Identified, retrieved, and logged relevant archival material as well as selected the most important clips of tens of interviews.
- Responsible for all transcripts, made sure they are corrected, ingested and synced on Avid Media Composer.
- Created drama sequences using the latest AI technology.
- Prepared assemblies and helped the director and other editors with the creative process during post production of the first three episodes.
Freenlance Filmmaker
Gaze Docs
07.2019 - Current
- Operated as a DoP, capturing interviews and intimate scenes requiring subjects to conceal their identities, all while prioritizing their comfort, safety, and support.
- Researched and investigated issues on digital sex crime in South Korea through sensitive stories of victim-survivors and activists without causing secondary harm to the characters.
- Oversaw financing of the film, including budgeting, grant applications and prepared various successful crowdfundings.
- Successfully pitched the documentary to other production companies, distributors and sales agents.
- Wrote treatments, pitch decks and edited teasers as well as coordinated shoots, created schedules, hired team members and communicating with crew remotely.
Independent Filmmaker
Freelance
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed, filmed, edited and produced various short films and promotional videos for Fat Tire Bike Tours, Absolute Internship, Esperanca, Monuj Vintage and Infinite Breath Works.
- Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
Director/Producer
OTOXO Productions
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked as a co-director/producer, editor and camera operator on 'Design-ability'. An award- winning documentary, which was also announced as the 'Video of the Day' in The Guardian.
Investment Administrator
Cannon Asset Management Ltd
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Analyzed investments and met tight deadlines.
- Organized applications and split dividends.
- Made money transfers and exchanges.
New Business Administrator
Cannon Asset Management Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Contacted potential clients, informed other stuff members about them and developed monthly reports.
- Filled in various application forms and prepared required materials for meetings.
- Did the necessary due diligence
Education
Int. Foundation Course in Business Or Computing -
London South Bank University
London, UK 06.2015
A Levels - Media, Business And Spanish
Chichester College
Chichester, UK 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School
USA2009
Skills
- Avid Media Composer
- Adobe Premier
- Cinematography
- Storytelling
- Archive Research
- Production Management Skills
- Organization
- Problem Solving
Languages
Latvian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Assistant Editor/Associate Producer
Charlotte Street Films
11.2020 - Current
Freenlance Filmmaker
Gaze Docs
07.2019 - Current
Independent Filmmaker
Freelance
06.2017 - 06.2019
Director/Producer
OTOXO Productions
06.2016 - 06.2017
Investment Administrator
Cannon Asset Management Ltd
05.2013 - 05.2014
New Business Administrator
Cannon Asset Management Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2013
Int. Foundation Course in Business Or Computing -
London South Bank University
A Levels - Media, Business And Spanish
Chichester College
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School
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