Francesca Castelbuono

Francesca Castelbuono

Coordinator/Writer/Director


Location:
London
Career stage:
Experienced

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV


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About

I'm currently looking to return to production work having taken a break to focus on personal projects as a writer. I have a background in production, development and the wider film industry having collaborated with companies including Universal Pictures, New Regency and See-Saw Films.

I was mentored by director Gina Prince-Bythewood, with whom I worked extensively on Netflix’s film THE OLD GUARD, starring Charlize Theron. I went on to work alongside producer Andrea Cornwell and writer Anna Symon on Apple TV+ series THE ESSEX SERPENT, directed by Clio Barnard and I was also a visiting writer on Season 3 of HBO show, SUCCESSION, as part of the HBO UK Directors Program. My latest role was at Set Dec Coordinator on THE MARVELS.

I'm open to roles assisting Directors and Producers, working in the Production Office and Coordinating other departments.

I'm bilingual (English & Italian) with experience working on UK and International productions in Italy and Morocco.

BAFTA Connect Member | Women In Film LA Pathmaker Awardee 2021

E-learning

See which ScreenSkills e-learning Francesca Castelbuono has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.

Expired

Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

Completed

Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

Not completed

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Not completed

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Not completed

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Not completed

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Not completed

Experience

  1. Set Dec Coordinator

    The Marvels · Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

    Coordinated the Set Dec Department, liaising with Production, Accounts, Art, Props, Construction, Costume, VFX, Clearance, Assistant Directors, negotiating with external vendors and arranging international shipping to facilitate the design process of 100+ sets.

  2. Producer's Assistant (Andrea Cornwell) / Production Secretary

    Apple TV+ / See-Saw Films | "The Essex Serpent" · Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

    Worked alongside producer Andrea Cornwell and Writer Anna Symon, taking notes in meetings, implementing script changes and co-ordinating script revisions for Eps.1-6. Involved in setting up the production and contributed to work in the production office (i.e. running the production calendar and arranging meetings, liaising with crew and execs, distributing memos and scripts, prepping application for licenses, securing consultants, planning training and services for crew etc).

  3. Visiting Writer

    HBO | "Succession, Season 3" · Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

    Joined the Succession Season 3 Writers' Room as part of the HBO UK Directors Program.

  4. Assistant to Director (Gina Prince-Bythewood)

    Netflix / Skydance / Denver & Delilah | "The Old Guard" · Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

    Worked alongside director Gina Prince-Bythewood throughout pre-production and production (UK & Morocco) across all logistical and creative needs, attending all meetings and recces, liaising with talent and HoDs and co-ordinating script revisions.

  5. Production Secretary

    See-Saw Films | "Saint Maud" (feature film) · Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

    Contributed to all aspects of production on director Rose Glass’ BFI/Film 4 backed debut feature as well as managed travel and accommodation for 60+ cast & crew, handling budget, per diems and TMOs.

  6. Producer's Assistant (Liz Watts)

    See-Saw / Porchlight Films | "Mary Magdalene" (feature film) · Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

    Involved in the overall creative and logistical filmmaking process throughout pre-production and production (UK & Italy).

  7. Int'l Marketing & Distribution Assistant

    New Regency Productions · May 2014 - Apr 2016

    Worked alongside the Head of Intl Marketing & Distribution on the international marketing and distribution of titles such as Gone Girl, Birdman and The Revenant, while liaising between New Regency’s Head Office in LA and distributor Fox.

  8. Director's Assistant

    Bright Cold Day Films / Patchwork Productions | "Containment" (feature film) · Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  9. Int'l Production Assistant

    Universal Pictures International Production · Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    Gained broad insight in the industry with exposure to the process of making a film from development to distribution, understanding how a Studio operates, how they form relationships with independent filmmakers and source and assess the creative and commercial potential of new projects. Working in a fast paced environment, I developed excellent admin, organisational and communication skills.

  10. Production Assistant / Director's Assistant

    Recorded Picture Company | "Dom Hemingway" (feature film) · Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

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Education and training

  1. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · May 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Aug 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. MA Cultural & Creative Industries

    King's College · Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

  4. BA Drama & Theatre Arts

    Goldsmiths College · Sep 2006 - Jun 2009

Francesca Castelbuono

Francesca Castelbuono

Coordinator/Writer/Director


Location:
London
Career stage:
Experienced

Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Film
  • High-end TV


Download CV