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MICHAEL ANDREW BLOMQUIST
Screenwriter. Filmmaker. Comedian. Entertainer.
Résumé / CV
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Freelance Film/TV/Video Production – Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Director (Non-Union) / Production Assistant — March 2017-Present
Focused in on-set talent management, scheduling and coordination, with an emphasis on 2nd AD and 2nd 2nd AD work on numerous projects in scripted, reality and commercial fields
Diligently serving a wide variety of media companies in the organization and maintenance of sets for commercials, music videos, narrative film and television
La Salle College Preparatory High School - Pasadena, CA
Speech Team Coach — November 2019-May 2022 (Part-Time)
Facilitating the artistic and competitive development of a high school forensics team comprised of 20+ students for competition across California and on the national circuit
Providing experienced mentorship in story development, script cutting, blocking and public speaking skills while guiding regular team practices
Emergence Films – Los Angeles, CA
Social Media Marketing Associate —October 2016-October 2017
Designed and implemented social media campaigns and posts to boost online awareness and content quality for this budding motion picture company focusing on unique female voices in media (elevating Facebook and Twitter followings by 30%, Instagram by 50%)
Discovered and shared web-based information and networks to expand company influence
Jumpcut, Inc. – Hollywood, CA
Production Assistant / Production Intern – November 2016-March 2017
Acted as an all-purpose set and office assistant for this fast-paced startup company that designs, produces and markets cinematic online courses
Drafted and developed marketable video concepts for both entertainment and educational purposes
Indiana University Radio/Television Services – Bloomington, IN
Production Assistant – September 2014-August 2016
Facilitated the recording and broadcast of live and pre-recorded programming for WTIU, the regional PBS station
Assisted extensively in the coverage of IU Athletics events, communicated with coordinators from the Big Ten Network
The Montecito Picture Company – Los Angeles, CA
Project Development Intern – May-August 2015
Read submissions and wrote extensive coverage of screenplays and novels, analyzing and evaluating their potential as motion pictures
Handled various errands and office maintenance tasks, including extensive filing