Description
A film professional whose strengths include being on many small indie sets in a variety of capacities, successfully leading many 48-hour film teams, always turning in the films on time, handling many issues on set quickly, doing whatever needs to be done to ensure a successful project. I also have extensive experience as an information technology professional for Fortune 500 companies (further information can be provided upon request).
Special Skills & Experience
Office PA
• Written and verbal communication skills (Microsoft Office, Google Office).
• Production Paperwork (releases for cast, crew, locations, etc. – from multiple 48-hour film projects).
• Call sheet creation.
• Extensive experience with computers (Windows, MacOS, Linux), networking, storage.
Set PA
• Radio usage and etiquette,
• Loading and unloading gear,
• Rolling up stingers and audio/video cables,
• Ready to do whatever it takes to have a successful shoot day.
Truck PA – no CDL
• Driven cube trucks and 2 axle trucks up to 24 feet (GVWR 25,999 pounds or less).
• Driven 12-and-15-person passenger vans.
Department PA – ready to fill in when needed
• Experience with Camera Set-up, Lens protocol, Slate, Setting marks for talent.
• Lighting Placement (Tungsten, HMI, LED, CFL), Gels (CTO/85, CTB/80), Silk, Cutter, Bounce.
• Audio Mixer/Recorder, Boom, Lav Mic Placement.
• Grip/Dolly Grip/Jib
• Craft Services (Coffee, Snacks, Shopping for Supplies, GF/DF/Vegan knowledgeable)
Work Experience:
Hallow Ean Horror Hour (3 seasons local TV/Web Show) - 2023 – 2025
Killer Set (indie short film) - November 2025
Blight (indie short film) - October 2025
Pop (indie short film) - July 2025
The Ick (indie short film) - May 2025
Invite Them In (indie short film - October 2024
Only the Fruit (indie short film) - July 2024
How to Kill a Pisces (indie short film) - October 2023
Bad Chemistry (indie short film) - August 2023
The Games We Play (indie short film) - July 2023
Other work experience available on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hodge-32275b393/
Education:
Power PA Course with Dave Nugent – Feb. 2026 Seattle, WA
Seattle Film Institute Seattle, WA
University of Oklahoma – BS in Astronomy/Journalism Norman, OK