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Hi, I’m Derek Chudy, a Calgary-based production professional with hands-on experience in office administration, location work, and live sports broadcasting. I excel at organizing crews, coordinating quotes, and keeping shoots running smoothly—from prep to wrap—and I bring a practical, can-do attitude to every project.
Over the years I’ve contributed to TV series such as My Life with the Walter Boys, Billy the Kid, Ride, and Under the Banner of Heaven, as well as Ab Unit shoots for Netflix and HBO. I love solving on-set challenges, communicating clearly with crews and vendors, and growing into roles like Production Assistant, Location Manager, and Camera/Live Production supervision.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Production Assistant at Sony Pictures Entertainment
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Office Production Assistant for My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 2); assisted in setting up the main office, obtaining quotes for services, processing DPRs/DTRs, and coordinating prep/wrap duties for the show.
Production Assistant at MGM+
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Production Assistant for Billy the Kid (Season 2); assisted with prep, casting/crew coordination, call sheets, prep schedules, cast lists, and wrap drive.
Production Assistant at Hallmark
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Production Assistant for Ride (Season 1); contributed to prep, shooting, and wrap, and supported general on-set logistics.
Location Production Assistant at Disney Plus
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Under the Banner of Heaven (Limited Series); set up and tear down lunch tents, managed parking and set tidiness, secured safety for crew and public, and assisted prep, shooting, and wrap teams on location.
Location Production Assistant at Magnify Films
September 1, 2024 - PresentPlaces of Ghost (Ab Unit Shoot); set up and dismantle lunch tents, manage garbage, maintain tidiness around the circus, and ensure safety for all on location.
Location Manager at Paramount Television Studios
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Joe Pickett (Season 2); location management, parking coordination for crew, locking down set, and coordinating video village/ticketing for shoots.
Ab Unit / Location Production Assistant at Netflix
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Jane (Ab Unit Shoot); Ab Unit location tasks for February 2022 shoots, including on-site logistics and safety coordination.
Ab Unit Location Production Assistant at HBO
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022The Last of Us (Season 1); Ab Unit shoot responsibilities in March–April 2022, supporting on-set operations and coordination.
Production Assistant / Cube Van Driver / Art Set at West Jet (Commercial)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Commercials – Production Assistant / Cube van Driver / Art Set; drove cube van to locations to acquire gear (camera, grips, lighting) and supported set needs.
Production Assistant / Cube Van Driver / Art Set at Easy Max (Commercial)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Commercials – Production Assistant / Cube van Driver / Art Set; transported gear and supported on-set production.
Producer at Dome Productions
September 1, 2024 - PresentLive sporting events production for NHL, CFL, and CEBL; overseeing production logistics and on-site coordination.
Producer at SAIT Athletics
September 1, 2019 - PresentSAIT Trojans Production; live sporting events coordination for SAIT Athletics under Robin Glidden; ongoing since September 2019.
Education
Qualifications
Film Development & Pitch Workshop
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Firearms Safety Level One
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026How to be a Great First AD
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Leadership Development Management
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Assistant Location Manager
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Basic Grip
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Basic Lighting
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics
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