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ALEXANDRA LASOCKA

ALEXANDRA LASOCKA

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Versatile Production Manager / Junior Producer with 11+ years’ experience across film, TV, VFX, gaming, and live events in Poland, the UK, and UAE. Expert in managing complex productions from pre-production to delivery, with strengths in scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination. Technically skilled in ShotGrid, fTrack, SyncSketch, Notion, and Adobe tools. Known for leading teams under pressure and delivering high-quality content in fast-paced, international environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project Manager (Event) / Stage Manager

Analog AI
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2024.12 - Current
  • Managed studio operations, production schedules, and cross-functional teams.
  • Built and optimized internal systems for HR, budgeting, and task tracking (Notion, Coupa).
  • Led procurement for volumetric capture studio and coordinated with Arcturus (US).
  • Oversaw vendor onboarding, cost analysis, and compliance with legal, finance, and safety standards.

Stage Manager / Production Manager (Freelance)

The Place, London Contemporary Dance School
London, UK
2023.11 - 2024.11
  • Managed production schedules, rehearsals, and live performances during 5-day festival.
  • Coordinated teams, vendors, and logistics to ensure smooth event execution.
  • Oversaw risk assessments, backstage operations, and site safety compliance.
  • Liaised with Studio W. McGregor and faculty to deliver high-quality productions.
  • Being right hand of a Producer on daily basis - Ad hoc tasks.

VFX Production Manager (Freelance)

Axis Studios
London & Glasgow, UK
2022.09 - 2023.07
  • Led daily production for Marvel’s Blade cinematic (IBAN project) for external client.
  • Acted as primary liaison between core team, production units, and client, ensuring workflow efficiency and clear communication.
  • Managed cross-departmental resources, master schedules, and project dependencies.
  • Coordinated render planning with Render Support Manager; monitored budgets, crew allocation, and cost efficiency.
  • Supervised coordinators and assistants, driving performance and team morale.
  • Delivered weekly client updates and ensured on-time, high-quality deliveries.
  • Implemented production improvements that optimized workflow and reduced costs.

VFX Production Manager

Moving Picture Company
London, UK
2022.01 - 2022.06
  • Managed day-to-day production for LARK and Wheel of Time Season 2 (Amazon Prime).
  • Scheduled assets and shots based on producer bids and booked resources.
  • Oversaw ShotGrid data imports, render forecasting, and asset tracking.
  • Monitored asset milestones, team progress, and client delivery timelines.
  • Liaised with clients and coordinated production teams to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Supervised task delegation to optimize team productivity.

Junior Production Manager / Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

DMS Media
London, UK
2021.07 - 2021.12
  • Managed full production logistics for film, animation, and photo shoots.
  • Scheduled teams, tracked project progress, and maintained master schedules.
  • Liaised with clients (Mazda, Honda, Toyota) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Forecasted delivery risks, optimized resources, and controlled budgets across multiple projects.

Production Manager

Lodz Film School
Lodz, Poland
2020.01 - 2020.12
  • Managed full-cycle production of short films from pre-production to post.
  • Trained students in budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and financial reporting.
  • Recruited crew, negotiated contracts, and managed payroll and vendor payments.
  • Ensured safety compliance, including RA and COVID protocols during shoots.
  • Resolved on-set production challenges and coordinated multiple concurrent projects across departments.

Assistant to PC Game Producer Donkey Crew Ltd.

Donkey Crew
Poland, Poland
2018.11 - 2019.09
  • Managed HR, contracts, and recruitment for B2B and fixed-term staff.
  • Coordinated casting, logistics, and onboarding for international developers.
  • Handled document workflows, financial settlements, and residency applications.
  • Supported Producer in legal, investor, accounting and administrative operations.

Fund NUR, Lodz, Feb - Apr 2018, Producer Assistant

NUR
Lodz, Poland
2017.08 - 2018.06
  • Provided hands-on support to the Producer in various administrative and logistical tasks related to the film’s
  • Managed production documents and financial reporting for grant settlements.
  • Digitized invoices, created Excel reports, and maintained digital records.
  • Supported Producer with post-production, admin, logistics, and final reporting.
  • Assisted with budget planning, correspondence, and database management.
  • In Touch won Special Jury Award at IDFA 2018 – Mid-Length Documentary.

2nd AD & Actors Coordinator (Freelance)

EDIRO FILM
Lodz/Warsaw, Poland
2017.10 - 2017.12
  • Collaborated closely with the director, DOP, lead actors, and production manager throughout rehearsals and filming.
  • Coordinated daily logistics for actors, including travel, scheduling, and accommodation during the production period.
  • Assisted the production department with operational tasks, including location scouting and administrative support.
  • 🎭 Inspection received the Grand Prix at the Polish Television Theatres Festival in New York.
  • 📺 Watch: Inspekcja – Teatr Telewizji (YouTube)

Education

Certificate - Production Management

National Film And Television School
Cardiff
2024.09 - 2024.09

Diploma in Accounting (Level 1) - |Accountancy

Polish Society of Accountants
Lodz
2017.02 - 2017.06

Master of Arts - Film Art Organization

Lodz Film School
Lodz
2013.01 - 2015.04

BA - Journalism & Mass Communication

University of Lodz
Lodz
2009.01 - 2012.04

Skills

    Production & Project Management

  • Budgeting, cost tracking, and project estimation
  • Scheduling and milestone planning using fTrack, ShotGrid, and Notion
  • Workflow documentation, task assignment, and team coordination

    • Software & Technical Tools

  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Adobe Audition 30, Notion, DASH, Apple Vision Pro
  • SAP, Optima (HR and accounting platforms)
  • Google Workspace, Coupa (procurement system)

    • Communication & Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
  • Experienced in cross-cultural collaboration and mentoring
  • Scheduling & Resource Allocation
  • Client & Vendor Liaison
  • Contract & HR Administration
  • Stage design awareness
  • Rehearsal process management
  • Staging equipment usage
  • Wardrobe and costume understanding
  • Artistic sensibility
  • Calm under pressure
  • Risk Assessments
  • Events management
  • Prop and equipment sourcing
  • Backstage management
  • Cast management
  • Stage setup
  • Crew supervision
  • Script analysis
  • Leadership skills
  • Cost control
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project prioritization
  • Project lifecycle expertise

Websites

Custom

  • Camerimage Film Festival, Usher & Press Journalist, Bydgoszcz, Poland
  • CINERGIA Festival, Press Team
  • Internships in TV & Radio Journalism, Polish TV, Radio ZAK, Polish Radio 4

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Polish
Native

Affiliations

  • Cinema, theatre, ambient music, psychology, dog behaviorism

Timeline

Project Manager (Event) / Stage Manager

Analog AI
2024.12 - Current

Certificate - Production Management

National Film And Television School
2024.09 - 2024.09

Stage Manager / Production Manager (Freelance)

The Place, London Contemporary Dance School
2023.11 - 2024.11

VFX Production Manager (Freelance)

Axis Studios
2022.09 - 2023.07

VFX Production Manager

Moving Picture Company
2022.01 - 2022.06

Junior Production Manager / Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

DMS Media
2021.07 - 2021.12

Production Manager

Lodz Film School
2020.01 - 2020.12

Assistant to PC Game Producer Donkey Crew Ltd.

Donkey Crew
2018.11 - 2019.09

2nd AD & Actors Coordinator (Freelance)

EDIRO FILM
2017.10 - 2017.12

Fund NUR, Lodz, Feb - Apr 2018, Producer Assistant

NUR
2017.08 - 2018.06

Diploma in Accounting (Level 1) - |Accountancy

Polish Society of Accountants
2017.02 - 2017.06

Master of Arts - Film Art Organization

Lodz Film School
2013.01 - 2015.04

BA - Journalism & Mass Communication

University of Lodz
2009.01 - 2012.04
ALEXANDRA LASOCKA