Description
Film and Television Production: Wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from pre-production, production, and post-production. Effective at organizing and coordinating shoots; 7 years experience using production equipment and software. Over 7 years working experience in the camera department as an award-winning Cinematographer as well as Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Camera, and Film Loader. Since 2005, worked as professional make-up artist for film, specializing in SFX and prosthetics. Trained under Season 1 of SyFy’s FaceOff, Tom Devlin for SFX Make-up and Prosthetics. Conducted script analysis and contributed to script changes. Proven ability to write and edit scenes, treatments, and scripts, while being versatile and competent in film editing.
Administration and Communication: Provided efficient administrative support for a wide variety of program participants and staff. Prioritized and organized workloads to meet strict deadlines; train and support team members. Established and maintain strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups. Provided team leadership for various functions, while providing a professional manner.
Technical Proficiencies: Apple Certified Final Cut Pro Training, Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro, Non-Linear Editing, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, EP Budgeting and Scheduling, Gorilla Pro Budgeting and Scheduling, MS Office, Various Panavision 35MM Film Cameras in either Super or Regular, Various RED Cameras, Various HD Cameras, Various HD DSLR Cameras, Various Arriflex 16MM Cameras in either Super or Regular, Film Loader for 35MM and 16MM film cameras, Sculpting and Molding Prosthetics including painting and application, SFX and Character Make-up Design, Film/TV Make-up application for HD, Knowledge of various stunt work such as, fight choreography, fire, wire work, and more. Experienced with shooting for stunt/fight scenes.
Strengths and Accomplishments: Detail-orientated, perfectionist, enthusiastic, dedicated, and extremely creative. Able to think outside the box, with demonstrated ability to think on my feet, while meeting tight deadlines and objectives. Excellent organizational and communication skills, with solid skills in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing costs and stay under budget. Award-winning cinematographer, known for dramatic lighting and shot composition. Served as a Producer/Director for various projects such as a PSA for the Majestic Dreams Foundation, which has been aired nationally. Recently featured in CNN’s Anderson 360 and Al Jazeera English for activist work against Human Trafficking.
Aimee Galicia Torres has been in the industry since 2004.