Sometimes it is necessary to go a long way out of
the way in order to come back a short distance properly."
Writer-Director-Producer-Editor
Alyssa Polacsek has worked in film, television, theatre and radio both above and below the line. She founded Lakota Films in an effort to combine her environmental and humanitarian interests with her love for the arts and entertainment. It is named in memory of an original Sawtooth wolf pack member as the result of an 'adoption gift' to protect wolves. Lakota means friend, one who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement.
Involvement with the NRDC, Defenders of Wildlife, Earthjustice, The Humane Society, and others, further expresses her desire to promote positive change. In addition she practices the Leave No Trace Theory, a nationally recognized outdoors skills and ethics awareness program.
Alyssa initiated a Class Action lawsuit to stop fraudulent consumer debt counseling programs from preying upon people in need of financial assistance. This case benefited more than 450,000 people. As in life, Alyssa promises to bring this same level of commitment, integrity and passion to the productions of Lakota Films.
Theatrical Information
Writer-Director-Producer-Editor
Alyssa Polacsek has worked in film, television, theatre and radio both above and below the line. She founded Lakota Films in an effort to combine her environmental and humanitarian interests with her love for the arts and entertainment. It is named in memory of an original Sawtooth wolf pack member as the result of an 'adoption gift' to protect wolves. Lakota means friend, one who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement.
Involvement with the NRDC, Defenders of Wildlife, Earthjustice, The Humane Society, and others, further expresses her desire to promote positive change. In addition she practices the Leave No Trace Theory, a nationally recognized outdoors skills and ethics awareness program.
Alyssa initiated a Class Action lawsuit to stop fraudulent consumer debt counseling programs from preying upon people in need of financial assistance. This case benefited more than 450,000 people. As in life, Alyssa promises to bring this same level of commitment, integrity and passion to the productions of Lakota Films.
Theatrical Information
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Alyssa Polacsek
alyssa@lakotafilms.com
EXPERIENCE:alyssa@lakotafilms.com
Lakota Films, LLC (formerly Icarus Fool Productions)
Brooklyn, NY
Freelancer:
Morphogenix (April 2007 - Current) Editor for PBS Broadcast of Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy (various episodes)
Alphabet Killer (February - April 2007) Assistant to Director, Rob Schmidt & Editor, Frank J. Reynolds: Converted
Still Frame Images from FCP (Final Cut Pro) for Screener Notes and
Storyboard, Created ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and VFX
(Visual Effects) Lists, Wrote Draft for Background Voices to be Used in
Film, Uploaded Images and Music to FTP, Sampled Music for Temp, etc.
Morphogenix (April 2006 - October 2006) Editor/Production Coordinator: Edited Episodes: Fertile Hope (received Telly Award) and FraXa on FCP for PBS Broadcast of Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy,
Provided Extended Versions for Clients, Stamped Media, Uploaded to FTP,
Organized Film Shoots, Scheduled Interviews with Experts and Clients,
Scouted Locations, Obtained Appropriate Permits from Mayors Office for
Filming in NYC, Coordinated Travel for Crew, Experts and Clients,
Researched Specific Issues Addressing Pregnancy and Motherhood.
Writer/Director/Producer/Editor: Icarus Fool Wrote
Screenplay, Hired Cast and Crew, Established LLC, Organized Locations,
Scheduled Shoot, Created Storyboard, Developed Business Plan, Edited
Trailer(s) on FCP,
Icarus Fool Screenplay
Recognized: Filmmakers Collective (Top 10), Filmcontest.com (Top 10),
AngelCiti Film Festival (LA) Empire Screenwriting Contest (NY).
Writer/Director/Producer/Editor:
Free to Good Home Wrote Screenplay, Directed and Scheduled Shoot, Hired Cast and Crew, Organized Locations, Created Storyboard, Edited on FCP.
MTV Networks
New York, NY
(Oct. 2002 April 2006)
Executive Assistant Floater: Assisted Tom Freston, Co-President and COO of Viacom International; Herb Scannell, Vice Chairman of MTVN; John Sykes, President of Network Development MTVN, Alex Ferrari, COO of MTVN International, Christina Norman, President of MTV, etc., Drafted Letters, Maintained and Respected Privacy of Contact Lists, Distribution Lists, and Calendars, Coordinated and Booked Travel, Entered Expense Reports.
AFTAU
Beverly Hills, NY
(Oct. 1999 April 2002)
Executive Assistant to President: Non-profit - Dealt With High Profile Political Figures and Educational Figures, Organized Events, Designed Invitations and Media Mailers, Created Databases (Word/Excel/Raisers Edge), Booked Travel, Maintained Calendars.
Katherine Helmond
Los Angeles, CA
(Feb. 1999 April 2002)
Personal Assistant: Entered and Modified Scripts for Rehearsals, Handled Personal Affairs, Arranged Travel, Managed Itineraries, Sorted Fan Mail, Maintained Receipts for Accounting and Banking Procedures.
Cue Tech Teleprompting
Los Angeles, CA
(Jan. 1998 Dec. 1998)
Executive Assistant: Dealt With Major Motion Picture Companies, Priced Equipment Rentals, Scheduled Bookings w/Clients, Script Entry in DOS, Cleaned & Centered Scripts for Teleprompter, Customer Service and Billing Procedures.
WXLE-FM 104.5
Albany Market, NY
Radio Broadcaster Announced Music and Artist Information According to Station Programming and FCC Rules and Regulations, Provided Concert Updates, PSA's (Public Service Announcements), Reported Traffic and Weather, Voiceovers for Radio Spots.
KBCH-FM 88
Huntington Beach, CA
Broadcaster/Producer/Writer/Editor Wrote, Produced and Edited Radio Spots, Wrote and Announced News, Music, Artist Information and PSA's, Reported Local Traffic and Weather.
EDUCATION
Digital Film Academy (Certificate) / New York, NY
The Edit Center Intensive Program) / New York, NY
Academy of Radio Broadcasting (Certificate) / Huntington Beach, CA
Berklee School of Music / Boston, MA
Danskinetics Certified / Lenox, MA
OTHER SKILLS
65 WPM, MAC/PC Savvy, Live Type, Final Draft, ScriptThing, MS Outlook-Word-Excel-PowerPoint, Thrive Under Pressure.
INTERESTS
CPR Certified, Wilderness First Aid, Ability to Start a Fire or Put One Out, Avid Backpacker/Guide: Mt. Fuji, Mt. Whitney, Mt. San Gorgonio, Baldy, Palisades Glacier, Sections of the PCT, AT, LT, and More, Practice Leave No Trace, Member/Supporter: Natural Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy, The Wilderness Society, and Others, Completed 2005 Ford NYC Triathlon (Olympic Distance) to Benefit Those Afflicted With Leukemia and/or Lymphoma, Motorcycle License.
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