Hi! I'm Ahytana (eye-tana for reference), a freelance Junior Manager and Production Coordinator with extensive assistant experience. I'm also passionate about creative pursuits in my spare time!
My professional journey has grown right alongside the industry! Thanks to experience in both production companies and outside organizations, I've built strong team management skills and can adapt to any project needs. I love understanding what makes each department tick, which gives me a great view of how successful film and TV productions come together.
See below the positions I usually work on set.
Junior Production Manager
for production companies and film creatives
I excel in organizational roles and thrive in the dynamic environment that production work often presents. Recently, I've successfully applied these skills to manage smaller teams effectively.
As a Junior Manager, I've had the valuable opportunity to assist and shadow exceptional Project Managers. I've learned best practices for handling general day-to-day operations, coordinating logistics, managing payroll processes, and tracking budget expenses.
I've developed expertise in crew recruitment, prioritizing safety protocols, and making appropriate accommodations. I communicate consistently with vendors and meticulously manage production schedules to ensure smooth operations throughout all project phases.
Production Coordinator
for production companies, agencies, and film creatives
As a Production Coordinator, I thrive on details—not just supporting daily team operations but ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. My custom templates and software help me track every element that matters, you can see them here.
I specialize in budget management, schedule coordination, day-of-producing, COI's equipment insurance, safety procedures, travel logistics, and all the essential behind-the-scenes magic that keeps productions running smoothly.
Think of me as your production's air traffic controller, able to maintain order amid the creative chaos, with a better sense of humor and possibly a better catering service.
Production Assistant
for production companies, agencies, live broadcasts and film creatives
I truly believe PAs are the backbone of the entertainment industry. We handle all those behind-the-scenes tasks that might seem small but keep the whole production machine running!
As a PA, I've done it all; arranged transportation, kept communication flowing between departments, helped with heavy lifting and grip work, and ensured everyone on the team could collaborate without hiccups.
I'm great with details, super organized, and can juggle multiple tasks at once - perfect skills for film production's fast-paced, sometimes chaotic world. I bring both dependability and a positive vibe to every set I work on.
PA'ing
Managing
Enjoying the view!
