Elke Hautala
All About Elke...
An actress and performer with experience in the film distribution and legal fields turned academic and filmmaker.
Skills --
Research: Past work on films, an historical book and grant funded academic projects
Video production: Proficiency with multiple HD cameras, Interviews, Production coordination, Basic lighting, audio and grip
Photography (I own a Canon Eos M, Nikon D3100 and Lens baby)
Entertainment industry and administrative: Event planning, Convention center work, Public relations, Film festival organization, International film sales, Acquisitions, Film distribution, Delivery of elements, Writing
Working knowledge of Spanish
Computer & Software: Premiere CC, basic Aftereffects, Adobe Suite, MS Office Suite, Mac competency
ELKE HAUTALA - SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL AND PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Production work
Documentary
The Train I Missed * (In post-production) – Heartstone Studios – Producer/Co-director
Visions in the Fire* (In production) – Heartstone Studios - Producer
*City Artist Grant 2018
Khu.éex':The Magic of Noise* (In post-production) – Heartstone Studios – Producer
*GAP Grant 2017 and Nights at the Neptune Screening Event presented by Seattle Theatre Group
A Modern Creation Story (Local Sightings 2014 selection) – Producer/Director/Editor
From Fiasco to Film: The Allure of Story Games with Peter Adkison – Post-production coordinator/Editor/Producer
Women as Warriors – Short film on women in Lucha Libre (Mary Gates grant award winner) – Director/Producer/Editor *2017 selection for Artemis Women of Action VOD library
Commercial Video
Bellevue Youth Link Video – Producer/Editor – 2017
Northwest Access Fund Awards Dinner Video – Producer/Editor – 2014-2018
Center for Wooden Boats – Producer/Editor – 2015-2017
United Churches Emergency Fund – Producer/Editor - 2016
Industrial
Assistive Technology Kit Process Video for WATAP/DSHS - 2018
Narrative
War Room and The Devil Walks in Salem – 1st AD – Chaldea Inc.
Chaldea web series – Post Production Coordinator for VO
Writing
Undercurrents blog, MEOW – women in music blog, Dave Fox’s globejotting, Gen Con LLC
Research
“A Modern Creation Story” – on glass blowing, Preston Singletary & the Tlingit experience in art
Robinson Devor Feature Film “Pow Wow”– on water rights, the Coachella Valley and archival film
In Full Glory Reflected (book) – on the War of 1812 for the MD Historical Society & National Park Service
Professional experience
Fulfillment Manager for Gen Con LLC - In office and on site coordination for major gaming convention including overseeing the ticket fulfillment process, writing copy for online & hard copy of guide and internet research.
Tour guide with Bill Speidel Enterprises - Coordinator of renowned tour combining historical context and entertainment in downtown Seattle.
Ticket coordinator with Salmon Bay Events - Coordination of all ticket orders for both sales locations and attendees during preparation and the actual large scale event itself (approx. 54,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors).
Starbucks Coffee Company/Pace Staffing Network - Administrative support for three attorneys and two paralegals in the Commercial Department as a temporary and then permanent employee.
Twentieth Century Fox (FSNNW and FFE) - Administrative support for senior counsel in International Theatrical Acquisitions and then the General Manager at Fox Sports Network.
Additional Hollywood experience
Extraordinary Films/AV Releasing – distribution coordination for 2 feature film projects to over 30 foreign territories, attendance at international film markets and some publicity/production coordination.
Independent Projects
"The Layover" - Seattle episode - featured host - Zero Point Zero Productions/Anthony Bourdain
Love Songs for a Post Modern Paradise - alternative folk music album (singer/guitar)
*Acting resume available upon request