Lauren Guido
Portfolio: https://www.laurenguido.com/
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EDUCATION
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) – Sept. 2017 thru Dec. 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television, and Media
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (focus in Human Rights and Foreign Affairs)
Cumulative GPA: 3.936
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Manager and Executive Producer at “WOLV-TV”
Ann Arbor, MI – Sept. 2017 to Present
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Oversee development and production of all 10 news, sports, and entertainment shows for the
University of Michigan’s TV Station
Accountable for leading weekly content meetings, increasing program quality, and building
relationships with outside organizations
Managed station funding, launched a major social media expansion, crafted an active recruitment
process, and created an alumni database to increase networking opportunities amongst
current/future members
Wrote segment scripts, coordinated in-studio and field productions, directed episodes, and edited
digital content
Mentored crew members in gaining technological production skills and learning the workings of
professional TV/film industries
Multimedia Coordinator Intern at the Callewaert Franchises
Mackinac Island, MI – June 2019 thru Aug. 2019
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Created original short videos, photographs, and graphics for marketing purposes within the
Callewaert franchise’s 10 businesses (hotels, restaurants, and entertainment businesses)
Produced six months of daily and weekly Facebook and Instagram visual content for each business
with the broadest reach of 20,000+ followers
Strategized focused media content for target consumer audiences, crafted visual styles for each
individual business, and collaborated with business executives to execute their value propositions
Video Production Intern at Detroit Public Television
Wixom, MI – May 2018 thru Aug. 2018
• Supported Producers and Station Directors in all phases of their projects: pre-production,
production, and post-production
• Proficient in executing the media management, transcription, and archiving workflows for all
shows/productions within DPTV’s network
• Contributed to the development on the TV docu-series “One Detroit” by pitching story ideas that
aligned to One Detroit’s approach to storytelling and wrote treatments for appropriate ideas
• Provided marketing materials for “One Detroit” by taking photos in the field and crafting targeted
social media video promos under the direction of showrunners
• Used multimedia journalism skills to create published written and visual content for digital news
outlets One Detroit, The Detroit Journalism Cooperative, and Great Lakes Now
• Acted as a Production Assistant for TV Docu-Series “One Detroit” (2018), TV News Series
“MiWeek” (2018), and TV Reality Series “American Black Journal” (2018)
Lauren Guido
Portfolio: https://www.laurenguido.com/
Email:-Phone:-
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Head Producer for short comedy, “The Cul de Sac Mob” (2020)*
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Managed the Producing Department (6) by creating project timelines, delegating producers/assistant
directors’ tasks, and outlining the overall production schedule
• Acted as a liaison between crew members and department heads to ensure the entire team was
following the same creative vision
• Built cast and crew, hired contracted actors, offered notes to screenwriter during the rewrite
process, managed production budget, and handled any contracts/business proceedings
*production cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Producer for music video, “distracted” by Miri Elle (2019)
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Developed music video concept with Director to work in accordance with artists brand
Managed production budget and coordinated a location that met all production needs
Maintained a consistent visual tone and style while acting as Production Designer including crafting
the set design, props, hair, wardrobe, and makeup
Provided targeted input during Post-Production process with goal of maintaining viewer
engagement
Second Assistant Camera/Grip for dramatic short film, “Better to See You With” (2020)
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Operated clapper board, made production calls, and executed lighting and camera set-ups
Production Assistant for dramatic feature, “Disfluency” (2020)
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Ran and coordinated 1st Team (5 actors)
Worked with Hair, Make-up, and Wardrobe departments to address last touches/looks
Assisted Art Team with set design and maintaining continuity
Key Production Assistant/Digital Imaging Technician for dramatic feature, “Solomon” (2020)
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Responsible for assisting in visual continuity and script supervision
Facilitated electronic footage workflow and organization
Acted as a Grip, an assistant to the Director of Photography, and an assistant to Producers
Ran and coordinated 1st team (4 actors) and extras (gathering release forms)
Head Producer for short comedy, “Weiner Police” (2019)
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“Hired” film cast and crew from an applicant and audition pool
Contributed interdepartmental creative input during the script rewrite process
Managed production budget, applied for external funding sources, organized in-kind production
donations from local businesses, and negotiated location rentals
Determined cast and crew shooting schedules and actively problem-solved production issues while
on set
Facilitated the distribution process, applied for awards, and launched campaign for a festival run
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Award Winner Lightworks Film Festival (2019):
o Best Comedy, Best Cinematography, Judges Award for the Character of Mammaw and
Runner-Up Best Editing
Lauren Guido
Portfolio: https://www.laurenguido.com/
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Screened at Traverse City Film Festival - U-M Student Shorts Program (2019)
Semi-Finalist Los Angeles CineFest (2019)
Award Winner Independent Shorts Awards (2020)
o Honorable Mention – Best Women Short
Award Winner Best Shorts Competition (2020)
o Award of Merit – Women Filmmakers (Student)
Producer for short romantic comedy, “Inhuman” (2019)
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Managed marketing promotions including organizing screenings, running social media accounts, and
crafting the film’s website
Instrumental in crowdfunding campaign to raise money for production budget and managed said
budget
Coordinated with Director festival applications and distribution techniques
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Invitation to Festival de Cannes Court Métrage (Short Film Corner) (2019)
Official Selection Best Shorts Competition (2019)
o Award of Recognition in Woman Filmmakers Category
Official Selection Accolades Global Film Competition (2019)
Official Selection Detroit SheTown Festival (2019)
Official Selection Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival (2019)
Official Selection Orlando Film Festival (2019)
Semi-Finalist Women in Horror Film Festival (2020)
Award Winner European Cinematography Awards (2020)
o Winner of Best Student Film and Winner of Best Student Cinematography
Finalist Los Angeles Cinematography Awards (2020)
o Finalist for Best Cinematography of a Student Film
Award Winner New York Cinematography Awards (2020)
o Winner of Best Student Cinematographer
Producer/Editor/Crew Member for short documentary, “Creatives of Color” (2018)
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Selected documentary subject based upon directors’ pitches, worked with director to create cohesive
direction for film, contacted interviewees and scheduled interviews, secured shooting locations, and
co-edited final picture
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Award Winner Lightworks Film Festival (2018):
o Best Documentary
o Runner-Up Best Cinematography
Producer for internet livestream of the 39th Detroit International Jazz Festival (2018)
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Ensured the production of 20+ hours of internationally streamed music performances supervising a
crew of Tricasters and Cameramen
Fulfilled contractors needs by inserting Sponsor Graphics and troubleshooting production issues
