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Fana Ellis

Studio Production
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About

Organised and proactive studio producer with 3 years of experience in the fashion and jewellery sectors. Skilled in managing e-commerce studios, coordinating campaigns, and ensuring seamless shoots. Currently, at New Look, I oversee scheduling, production logistics, on-set support, and budget tracking for daily operations across five studios. Previously, at Astley Clarke, I managed creative campaigns, castings, and post-production workflows, blending organisational expertise with creative vision. Passionate about delivering exceptional results, I’m eager to develop my production expertise further within a collaborative and innovative team. Let’s connect!

Previous Brands
New Look
Astley Clarke
Work Experience
Studio Production
Jul ‘23 - Now
New Look

Scheduling Manage all aspects of shoot scheduling for in-house and freelance teams, ensuring availability, confirmations, and absence tracking Maintain and update the studio schedule with all relevant shoot and team information. Act as the primary point of communication for scheduling across the wider studio team. Production Management Input shoot details into the shoot management system (Lets Flo) and generate daily call sheets. Coordinate equipment hire, source props, and ensure styling, photography, and HMU kits are stocked and replenished. Track and manage orders, organise deliveries, and distribute contact sheets to studio and creative teams. On-Set Support Oversee daily operations across five studios, ensuring seamless shoot execution. Welcome models, brief freelancers, and provide on-set support, including steaming, photography setup assistance, and set builds. Step in as a stylist support when needed and manage sample coordination. Budget & Expense Management Monitor weekly spending on freelancers and models, maintaining a clear and organised budget overview. Manage expense tracking, process receipts, and facilitate credit card approvals via Concur. Handle invoices and purchase orders (POs) for 80-100 suppliers using SAP. Vendor Set Ups Facilitate vendor onboarding by gathering required documentation and liaising with procurement for approvals. Draft and manage vendor contracts in alignment with company policies.

Creative Production Assistant
Mar ‘22 - Jul ‘23
Astley Clarke

Creative & Concept Development Conducted competitor and trend research to inform creative direction. Developed concepts, created mood boards, and sourced references for HMU and styling. Production & Shoot Coordination Assisted in planning and executing campaigns, e-commerce, and social shoots. Researched and booked studios, models, shoot teams, lighting, equipment and props. Generated call sheets and detailed shoot decks, including shot lists and schedules. On Set-Support Ensured smooth shoot execution by managing daily logistics. Assisted with briefing the shoot team with references and shot lists. Organised and prepped samples, supported stylist to ensure efficient shot execution. Casting & Model Coordination Built and maintained strong relationships with model agencies. Organised and conducted castings, updated model decks, and managed casting samples. Post-Production Management Oversaw asset workflow post-shoot, ensuring timely delivery to relevant teams. Labeled and uploaded retouched imagery to the company’s asset bank.

Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
Falmouth University
‘16 - ‘19
Bachelor's degree
Arts University Plymouth
‘15 - ‘16
Foundation Diploma
London, UK