Set PA
P.A. Bootcamp Trained
SET PA GRADUATE, PA BOOTCAMP
• Learned radio etiquette, lockups, all production paperwork, and proper set behavior taught by 3 industry
professionals over a 2-day intensive course
• Cooperated with and competed against 17 boot camp members, gaining familiarity with easily handling
different personalities and the resilience to not take personal offense when professional issues arise
• Earned 3rd place in the radio battery replacement challenge
WRITER/DIRECTOR, “NATURAL SELECTION” SHORT FILM
• Wrote and directed a comedy short that has been selected so far for 3 film festivals and the Newport Beach
Film Festival CSUF Showcase
• Directed and collaborated with six lead actors, four supporting actors, and six extras to achieve desired
performance by having in-depth discussions on character motivations, backgrounds, and script subtext
• Oversaw the short’s entire creation by communicating with each department from pre- to post-production,
delegating work and offering creative input to achieve film’s desired comedic yet heartfelt tone
• Executed film’s vision despite last-minute production changes and challenges through department
collaboration, creative problem-solving skills, and quick-thinking
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CASTING DIRECTOR, “OFF THE MENU” SHORT FILM
• Organized logistical details of production by managing daily on-set activities to assure a safe and on-time
shoot while following union break regulations
• Created shooting schedule and communicated as a liaison between the director and 15 crew members to
adhere to said schedule on set while also balancing the incorporation of new shot and set-up ideas
• Led casting call for all five of the film’s characters, developing a better understanding of the casting process
and more experience with finding the right talent for roles
• Won Best Student Film at the Los Angeles Film & Script Festival in April 2024 and will also be featured in the
Newport Beach Film Festival CSUF Showcase in October
SOUND/BUSINESS ASSISTANT, WILDTRACKS
• Learned how sound impacts a project’s story and emotion from an Emmy-award winning sound editorial
company, resulting in a better understanding and respect for the role sound plays in filmmaking
• Created AAFs, assembled dialog, sent files via secure transmission methods, edited basic sound effects, and
organized files, culminating in day-to-day sound editorial operation knowledge
• Shadowed sound assistants, editors, and supervisors in spotting and mixing sessions to gain hands-on
knowledge of sound editorial processes in trailer, television show, and film sound design
Video Portfolio (1)
Amanda D'Ambrosio Director's…
Includes my directorial debut comedy short "Natural Selection" and other projects during my time as a film student at Cal… View the Video
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