Isabella Facchina

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igfacchina@gmail.com
@izableh_

Adaptable multi-media production professional with hands-on experience spanning film sets, galleries, and high-volume hospitality environments. Recognized for strong work ethic, technical versatility, and committment to visual storytelling across community-based creative spaces.

Skills

- Character Animation
- Film editing
- Camera/lighting operation
- Sculpture (clay, plaster)
- Collaboration
- Art handling
- Printing Techniques: Silkscreen, risograph, block printing
- Focus pulling
- Graphic design
- Administrative organzation
- Problem-solving
- Digital tools (Dragonframe, Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Mailerlite, Later, Square, Resy, Toast, Depop, Youtube)
- Hospitality (7 years)

Experience

Pastry Assistant/Deli Associate - Lardon
September 2025 - Present
Delivered high-quality service in a fast-paced, customer-focuesd restaurant that has received 4-year Michelin Bib Gourmand
Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth service operations
Managed invertory and restocking to support efficient workflow

Assistant Camera/Grip – Freelance
Aug 2022 - Present
Pull focus, support the camera operator/director of photography throughout filming, and will work multiple roles/departments if needed on set.

Gallery Assistant - Heaven Gallery
Sept 2025 - March 2026
Coordinate press release and administrative work for upcoming exhibition, assist artists during install/deinstallations, and provide key support during artist talks, benefits, and exhibition openings.

Technical Intern – Camera Ambassador
Feb 2025 – Apr 2025
Supported gear preparations, conducted inventory checks, and constructed lighting setups/operated camera equipment for photography shoots.

Education

University of Pittsburgh
August 2020 - April2024

BA in Film Production with minor in Studio Arts,
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
(GPA: 3.95)

Attended the Pitt-London Film Program
Jan-April 2022

Masterclasses
Stop Motion Animation with 5 A.M. Studios (2024)
Towards Counter Cinema with Laura Mulvey (2022)
Screenwriting with Adam Simon (2022)

Awards & Honors

- Student Showcase at the University of Pittsburgh for So It Goes (2024)

- Creative Arts Fellowship with the Fredericks Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh (2023)

- Neumann Inspires Film Festival at Neumann University for Adding Bells & Whistles to the Odds & Ends (2023)

- Bloomsbury Film Festival in London for Adding Bells & Whistles to the Odds & Ends & Wading (2022 & 2023)

References available upon request

Last Updated 03.30.26

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