RIVER NUZZO - Missoula, Montana | river.nuzzo@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT & GRIP with experience in feature film and dramatic television series supporting quality entertainment production starring Academy Award and Golden Globe winning actors. Consult on water/river shots, dangers, and equipment as safety coordinator to ensure safe stunts, filming, and eliminate risk to crew/talent. PHOTOGRAPHER & STORYTELLER with multiple photography showcases and awards.
EDUCATION
University of Montana, Missoula, MT - Bachelor of Arts, College of Sociology with Media Arts minor
Appointed to Dean’s List (2019-2022)
President’s Outstanding Student Award recipient by achieving excellence within the College of Sociology, which is granted to one student from each major every academic year.
FILM PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Yellowstone S5 - Paramount Series - Locations Production Assistant/River Safety
May 2022 - Present
Communicating with departments on set to make sure our shooting location is safe for crew and talent
Carrying out logistical tasks like staging and breaking down locations, and relaying information to the public and crew to make sure shooting is possible.
Ensuring safety of crew and talent while shooting by bodies of water, transporting gear, & transporting crew on aluminum boats and rafts.
You Can’t Run Forever - Rubber Tree Productions - Missoula, MT - Grip
September 2021 - As needed
Worked with key grip to ensure that the director of photography achieved their desired shots.
Worked by setting up c-stands, modifying light fixtures on set, and using light diffusion tools to modify the appearance of different shots.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Winner in Utah Film Commission Photo Contest held at Sundance Film Festival (January 2018)
Photographed for University of Utah’s Bennion Center and captured on assignment shots of students volunteering.
Showcased photography at Break Espresso (2020), Dram Shop (2023), and Liquid Planet (2023) - Missoula, MT
GENERAL SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Youth Homes - Missoula, MT - Counselor
January 2022 - May 2022
Provided emotional support and guidance to teenagers.
In charge of disciplining, transporting to/from school and various appointments, consoling, cooking, ect.
Diffused situations when youth became angry or violent.
Montana River Guides - Raft Guide
Entertain guests and guide them through class I - III whitewater.
Prepared meals, ensured safety of customers while going down river, problem solved in times of crises and adapted to changing situations, and taught new raft guides how to interact with customers and maneuver boats.
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation
Adobe Lightroom, Photo Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro, Film Editing
Canon AE1, Canon Super 8, and Canon 5D cameras
Developing and printing with 35mm film
Final Cut Pro, Film Editing
Developing film with Cyanotype chemicals
Conversationally fluent in Italian