John D'cruz

Executive Assistant at Circle M+P

Dec 2024 - April 2025 | Los Angeles, CA

Ran a high-volume literary manager's desk whose roster of 25+ clients centered on independent filmmakers and four-quadrant writers. Read submissions from potential clients and producers to recommend mutually beneficial partnerships. Delivered feedback on scripts, edits, pitches, and other materials. Maintained internal databases using inEntertainment, including production grids, project trackers, submission lists, phone sheets, and confidential client information.

2nd Assistant/Intern at Madison Wells Media

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 | Los Angeles, CA

Read 5-10 submissions per week from high-profile partners and agencies. Met weekly with studio executives to pitch standout material and discuss their prospects in the current landscape. Handled incoming calls and phone sheet for the lead studio executive on an ad hoc basis. Wrote coverage, script feedback, draft comparisons, talent lists, notes, and other internal documents.

Intern at Belletrist Productions

Jan 2024 - May 2024 | Remote

Assisted with projects from early development through production, including Hulu's Tell Me Lies. Responsibilities included coverage, IP identification and acquisition, packaging, pitching, and talent selection. Participated in tutorials covering assistant duties, including rolling calls and calendar management.

Student Staff at JHU Digital Media Center

Aug 2023 - May 2024 | Baltimore, MD

Managed high volume of client requests for bookings, support, and trainings. Assisted patrons with work in a variety of mediums, including filmmaking, photography, audio recording and mixing, live events, 3D printing, hardware development, and design. Trained patrons on equipment and in-house resources, including Aputure lights, Canon DSLR/mirrorless cameras, Zoom recorders, Canon/Epson/HP inkjet printers, and Prusa 3D printers. Designed proprietary patron booking system as a replacement for LibCal.

Assistant at Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund

Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 | Baltimore, MD

Processed and tracked 100+ filmmakers' applications and their corresponding evaluations. Managed the fund's Instagram and online presence, overseeing content creation and strategy for promoting fellows' projects. Pitched and edited two sizzle reels showcasing the fund's diverse work. Coordinated three in-person workshops (40-50 attendees each) with industry-leading mentors, supporting fellows throughout the development and production process.

Course Assistant at JHU Computer Science Department

Sep 2022 - May 2024 | Baltimore, MD

Gateway Python (Head CA): Built autograder for 4 Gradescope assignments in Python. Assisted instructors in developing a new slate of projects fostering practical applications of course content. Managed project assistance and grading assignments for 20 course assistants. Provided support to instructors for quizzes, grading, and overall student learning. User Interfaces & Mobile Applications: guided three teams through the Android development process to craft polished gaming and productivity products.

Peter Roth Intern at The Paley Center for Media

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 | New York, NY

Adapted archive content into a podcast examining entertainment industry figures' resilience in the face of adversity. Connected with leading figures within the television industry including Peter Roth, Betsy Beers, and Quinta Brunson. Pitched an original 10-episode series to Paley Center employees.

Development Intern at Vertigo Entertainment

Jan 2023 - May 2023 | Remote

Wrote coverage across a variety of genres and formats, including screenplays, novels, comics, Reddit stories, and podcasts. Collaborated with intern cohort to compile daily emails summarizing industry news.

Development Intern at Janet Yang Productions

May 2022 - May 2023 | Remote

Wrote script coverage for submissions across a variety of genres. Assisted with films in development, including script feedback, director applications, casting lists, designing decks, and securing funding. Met biweekly to present coverage, trade rundowns, and other ideas to Janet Yang (President of the Academy)

Multimedia Assistant at Johns Hopkins University Instructional Resource Center

Oct 2020 - May 2022 | Baltimore, MD

Created multimedia content for 30+ graduate-level courses, including animations, documentary lectures, cinematic lectures, graphics, and course trailers, using Adobe Creative Cloud. Pitched and designed Multimedia Minute animated shorts to boost content quality and save time spent on correctional editing.

Teaching Assistant at Baltimore Youth Film Arts

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 | Baltimore, MD

Under instructor Kyle Yearwood, assisted with the development of 6 student art projects using digital mediums available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Johns Hopkins University

Film & Media Studies, Computer Science (B.S) | Aug 2020 - May 2024

Recipient of the Hodson Trust Scholarship, a merit award given to less than 20 students per year.

Achieved Dean's List for all semesters to date.

Selected Film Coursework

Intro - Advanced Video Production, Intro - Advanced Film Production, Film Sound, Intermediality, Intro Screenwriting

Selected C.S. Coursework

Data Structures, Computer System Fundamentals, Full-Stack JavaScript, User Interfaces & Mobile Applications, Object Oriented Software Engineering, Web Security

Extracurriculars

The News-Letter - Graphics Editor

Studio North - Finance Chair, Grant Production Chair, Marketing Chair

Barnstormers - Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Director of Photography, Sound Board Operator, Promotional Videographer

Witness Theater - Assistant Technical Director, Light Board Operator

Color of My Voice - Social Media Manager

Regis High School

Aug 2016 - May 2020

Tuition-free scholarship recipient. National Merit Commended Student.

Extracurriculars

Regis Repertory - Stage Manager

The OWL - Layout Editor

AFA CyberPatriot - Team Leader, 2020 Semifinalist