Aiko Lozar
About
Aiko Lozar
Raised in Carlsbad, CA
Lives & works in Orange, CA
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From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a storyteller, which I've developed over the past few years by directing short films, writing plays, and creating poetry. As a mixed-race Filipina-American filmmaker, I aspire to be a director who places an emphasis on culturally significant stories. Currently, I am looking to gain experience/work in the fields of book publishing, directing, and casting.
CV CONT'D
LEADERSHIP
Founder/President, Chapman Poets Society
Jan. 2022 - Present
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Led and coordinated weekly meetings involving lessons, workshops, guest speakers, and poetry performances
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Writers' Room Manager, Primetime TV Club
Oct. 2021 - Aug. 2022
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​Organized and managed writers’ room notes, a shared Google Calendar, and due dates for a 40+ person club
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Writer, Director, Co-Producer
October 2021 - June 2022
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Wrote, directed, and associate produced LGBTQ+ short film, Heart Candies Taste Like Chalk
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Fundraised budget of $1420, managed crew of 20 students, and held weekly rehearsals with actors
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Miscellaneous Crew Positions
April 2021 - Present
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Worked on set for indie short films; promo, music, & social media videos; and Chapman Int. & Adv. Productions
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Camera Department: Director of Photography, 2nd Assistant Camera, & Grip/Electric Swing
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Art Department: Production Designer, Costume Designer, Set Dresser, & Art Production Assistant
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Post-Production Department: Editor, Sound Designer, & Digital Imaging Technician
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CV
Education
Chapman Dodge College of Film & Media Arts
August 2021 - Present
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BFA Film Production - Directing
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Minors: English & Leadership
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4.0 GPA, $112,000 Merit Scholarship, MENSA Platinum Honor Society
WORK
Writer/Director at Sparkhouse Productions
April 2022 - Present
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Led creative direction of commercials for companies like SweatyRocks, Kiwi Design, MoonyBaby, Crucial, National Hardware, & Pura Vida, to view on Amazon or stream on ConnectedTV
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Created and revised concept decks, audio-visual scripts, and shot lists; directed actors and crew members
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Video Production Intern at Sound United
June - Aug. 2022
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Edited interviews with the company’s brand presidents & partners for Sound United (SU) University and YouTube
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Filmed & edited training webinars & a Mastery Training Reel to incentivize partners to promote SU products
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Student Leader Intern at Bank of America
May - July 2020
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Investigated Bank of America’s ESG strategies to develop content for Paths2Education social media campaign
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Interfaced with nonprofits and reviewed applications for nonprofit grant program, Neighborhood Builders
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SKILLS
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Web Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, Notion, Canva, Mailchimp
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Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
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Videography: Black Magic 4K, Canon C200, Canon Rebel T6, Sony HXR-NX80
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Editing: Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, WeVideo (proficient), AfterEffects, Unreal, Avid, ProTools (intermediate)
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Other: Public speaking, strategic planning, fundraising, problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration
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