Edward Means
415-792-9977 | San Francisco & New Orleans | emeans@tulane.edu
Highly motivated and detail-oriented student with a passion for filmmaking and the outdoors. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team in the film or marketing industry.
Education
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelors of Arts/Science in Digital Media Practices and Political Science, Business Minor
● 3.8 GPA, Dean’s List, Merit Scholarship Recipient
● Athens Study Abroad Summer 2023: Documentary Filmmaking for local environmental nonprofit
● Prague Study Abroad Fall 2024: Filmmaking and Business Studies at CIEE and FAMU University
Experience History
Office Intern
Gravy Films, Los Angeles, CA May 2025 - July 2025
Assisted in office tasks such as outreach between location scouts/ studios, exported over 200
past project drives, organized and digitized thousands of project files.
Worked 16+ hour days as a production assistant on a 2 day shoot, coordinated with other PA’s
to meet client and production needs, supervised a safe shooting environment for crew and talent.
Editing Intern
Mairs Films, Boulder, CO July 2025 - August 2025
Edited multiple promotional spots including Warren Miller 2025 annual ski film.
Compiled footage for various commercials and assisted on several shoots.
Program Leader
Overland Summers, Yosemite Valley, CA May 2024 - August 2024
● Led three two-week backpacking and rafting trips through the Sierras for groups of twelve students.
● Drove 800+ miles, planned and prepared 100+ healthy meals, and ensured the safety and happiness of
students in a challenging backcountry environment.
Film Production July 2021 - Current
● Worked as a production assistant on several multi-day shoots on nationally televised marketing
campaigns for the following production houses: Caviar TV, Farm League Productions, Sister Studios, and
Hungry Man Productions.
● Entrenched in the Tulane Film community and have worked on set for 15+ Green Wave Film projects and
Capstone student films
● Produced a 30-second commercial for Healing Minds NOLA, a mental health nonprofit, led
professional-level sound and lighting design, and drove post-production editing of the spot
● Wrote and directed “Earth and Ben” documentary short, selected for the Tulane Student Film Festival
Lead Production Assistant
Grow Marketing, San Francisco, CA August 2023
● Managed a team of ten PAs over six load-in, activation, and strike days
● Coordinated logistics and organized equipment for a multi-day, 2000-person event marketing campaign
Doorman
The Boot Bar and Grill, New Orleans, LA January 2023 - October 2023
● Worked with security to maintain a safe environment
● Oversaw open and closing logistics with bar staff
Skills, Certificates and Passions
Certificates: Wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED, ABSEC Security
Technical: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Proficiency
Language: Working Level Spanish
Personal Interests: Ocean Beach Surfer, Backpacking Enthusiast, Club Rugby back line and President