I've worked in the film industry for more than four years now, splitting my time between a day job in the rentals industry - where I gained technical and troubleshooting skills with all different types of film equipment - and working on indie film sets. I've historically worked as an AC but have recently began to shoot for myself and build my cinematography reel.…

Alicia Connelly

I've worked in the film industry for more than four years now, splitting my time between a day job in the rentals industry - where I gained technical and troubleshooting skills with all different types of film equipment - and working on indie film sets. I've historically worked as an AC but have recently began to shoot for myself and build my cinematography reel.…

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I’ve worked in the film industry for more than four years now, splitting my time between a day job in the rentals industry - where I gained technical and troubleshooting skills with all different types of film equipment - and working on indie film sets. I’ve historically worked as an AC but have recently began to shoot for myself and build my cinematography reel.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance photographer based in New York, providing on-set photography and production support for clients, contributing to visual storytelling across shoots.
Floor Manager at Liman Video Rentals
January 1, 2023 - Present
Manage front-of-house operations, oversee film and video equipment daily, ensuring seamless workflow and client service; conduct quality assurance checks before checkout and on return.
Assistant Manager at Hand Held Films
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led daily operations, redesigned the company website to elevate visual design and brand identity, created a digital inventory system, provided staff training and administrative support, and liaised between management and frontline staff to improve efficiency.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
New York, NY, 2022–Present: Manage front-of-house operations and client service, handle daily film and video equipment, conduct quality assurance checks before checkout and on return, diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime, adapt between client-facing tasks and QA inspections, and liaise between production teams and clients to ensure smooth operations.
Director of Photography at Barband Nora (Proof of Concept, Episodic)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Director of Photography for Barband Nora project, overseeing camera department and visual style for a proof-of-concept episodic piece.
Camera Operator at Turning Tigers into Pancakes
November 1, 2025 - Present
Camera operator for live performance piece, ensuring framing, movement, and shot composition.
1st AC at Pit Stops (Indie Short)
August 1, 2025 - Present
First Assistant Camera for indie short; supports camera crew with focus pulling and rigging.
2nd AC at Hungry Hearts (Indie Short)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Second Assistant Camera for indie short; assists with equipment and on-set coordination.
1st AC at Humors (Indie Short)
April 1, 2025 - Present
First Assistant Camera for indie short; supports focus pulling and shot setup.
2nd AC / DIT at Emmanuelle (Indie Short)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Second AC and Digital Imaging Technician for indie short; handles data wrangling and on-set color management.
2nd AC at The Superintendent (Indie Short)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Second AC for indie short; assists with camera, slate, and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Digital Media Production, Film and Studio Art Minor at SUNY New Paltz
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Production at SUNY New Paltz
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

ARRI Certified Online Training for Camera Systems (MZed)
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level