Luke Dias
Project Manager, Producer, Project Coordinator
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About
A recently certified associate project manager (CAPM) actively seeking job opportunities. Past experience includes managing projects from concept to completion in the digital media and entertainment industries. A fast learner with technical, creative, time management and organizational skills, looking to grow and develop additional skills while contributing to the overall success of the organization with hard work, dedication, and effort.
Graduated with a BA in Communication from Trinity University and an MFA in Film and Television Producing from Chapman University.
Experience
FREELANCE WORK May 2022 – present
- Contract work for projects relating to digital content management and video production.
- Produced / project managed a short film, funded in part by the City of Houston, that will be released in 2023.
Chapman University (Dodge School of Film and Media Arts), Orange, CA August 2020 – May 2022
- Worked as the producer on several digital video short films, shot using ARRI Alexa cameras. In this role, was in charge of the hiring process for cast and crew, oversaw location scouting and selection, and applied for and obtained required local permits.
- In charge of budgeting, scheduling, and organizing film shoots, utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling.
- Post-production work on a documentary film. Filed grant applications, enhanced the film’s website, and managed funds.
- Accomplished tasks using Mailchimp, Weebly, MS Excel and YouTube.
DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACTOR, Adoring Christ Ministries, Houston, TX June – December 2020
- Contracted work for editing and publishing videos to social media sites. Served as creator, copyeditor, and video editor on ads for the YouTube channel, website, and other social media.
- Skilled in collaborating with workers, including graphic designer, marketing manager, ministry coordinator, and the director to complete and publish videos.
INTERNAL PROJECTS MANAGER, Trinity University (TigerTV), San Antonio, TX August 2018 – May 2020
- Writer-director-producer of five sketch comedy package films for scheduled broadcast television shows. Worked as the project manager on the recording of a number of on-campus events, including Guest Speakers and Cultural Events. During broadcasts, was a producer, director, scriptwriter, cinematographer, film editor, and actor.
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts), New York City, NY June – August 2019
- Writer, producer, director, and editor on five short film projects (3 silent and 2 with sound) using digital filmmaking technology. Worked as casting director and location scout for films.
- Collaborated with other students through rotating crew positions during the production of these films, as well as fifteen additional short films under their supervision.
Education
- Project Management Institute, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification July 2023
- Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA August 2020 – May 2022
- Trinity University, San Antonio August 2016 – May 2020
