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ellen gould

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EllenLouiseGould@gmail.com · www.ellen-gould.com

I am a RADA-trained prop maker/modeller, highly experienced with the large variety of materials and techniques required by the demanding requirements of prestigious production environments.

EMPLOYMENT

APR-PRESENT PROP MODELLER, Upcoming Film - LIONSGATE

NOV-JAN 2023/24 PROP MODELLER, VENOM: THE LAST DANCE - SONY MARVEL

JUN-JULY 2023 PROP MODELLER, VENOM: THE LAST DANCE - SONY MARVEL (Placed on hiatus due to SAG-AFTRA strike.)

JAN-JUN 2023 PROP MODELLER, GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE - COLUMBIA PICTURES

NOV-DEC 2022 PROP MODELLER, BACK IN ACTION - NETFLIX

SEPT-OCT 2022 PROP MODELLER, LOKI (s2) - DISNEY MARVEL

AUG-SEPT 2022 PROP MODELLER, MICKEY 17 - WARNER BROTHERS

JUL-AUG 2022 PROP MODELLER, FAST X - UNIVERSAL PICTURES

OCT 2021-MAY 2022 PROP MODELLER, KRAVEN THE HUNTER - SONY PRODUCTIONS

Undertaking both autonomous solo projects working as part of a team to create set dec pieces and hero props, using a wide range of materials and methods. Supervising and training junior members of staff, leading small groups of makers on projects, or on recces and fit ups of location sets. Working on set as well as production workshops. Acting as liaison between members of art department, HOD, prop master and makers. Quantifying for orders and stock checking and processing. Fire warden and monitoring health and safety within the department.

MAY 2021-SEPT 2021 SET DEC PROP MODELER, CITADEL - AMAZON STUDIOS

Undertaking both autonomous solo projects and assisting senior modelers with set dec pieces and hero props, using a wide range of materials and methods.

2016 – 2021 PROP MAKER - GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA

Creation of props and small set pieces from designer's scale models through construction to final paint finishes, using a wide range of materials and methods, repairs and alterations to pre-existing props and set pieces, set dressing, workshop and prop storage maintenance, prop cataloguing. I also was a part of the team for the large 2017-2019 workshop move and establishment of Glyndebourne's new Production Hub. (Promoted from Assistant Proper Maker in 2018.) Productions to date have included Il Turco in Italia, Alcina, Die Zauberflöte, La Damnation de Foust, Cendrillon, Pelléas et Mélisande, Vanessa, Hamlet, Hipermestra, La clemenza di Tito, Béatrice et Bénédict, Il barbiere di Siviglia.

2011 – PRESENT FREELANCE PROP MAKER, ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA; BBC; THE NATIONAL THEATRE’S TEMPORARY THEATRE; AAA THEATRE; SPUR CREATIVE; &c.

2015 SCENIC CARPENTER & PROP MAKER, PBM PRODUCTIONS, ‘Snow White’, Harlow Playhouse.

2015 PROP MAKER & SOURCING, RSC (Professional placement)

2015 ASM, PROP MAKER, RADA, ‘Acting Shakespeare’ Summer School: ‘All is True’, Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre. SET BUILDER, RADA, MA Theatre Lab production of ‘The Raft of Medusa’.

2014 SET BUILDER, RADA, Schools Tour of ‘Pericles’.

2014 TEAM LEADER, ‘BLOOD SWEPT LANDS AND SEAS OF RED’, Installation by Paul Cummings, Tom Piper.

2013-2014 GENERAL TECHNICIAN, SARAH THORNE MEMORIAL THEATRE.

2011 DESIGNER & SCENERY BUILDER, ROYAL HOLLOWAY, Masters directing course production of ‘The Goat or Who is Sylvia’.

2010/2011 PERFORMER & COLLABORATOR, EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL, Two full runs of devised collaborative theatre.

EDUCATION

2014-2015 TECHNICAL THEATRE & STAGE MANAGEMENT, SPECIALISING IN PROP MAKING (FOUNDATION DEGREE DISTINCTION) ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART

Course included crewing final year shows in all departments (ASM, lighting, dressing, prop making, scenery building, stage crew) and HOD roles in our chosen departments. I was also the Design Coordinator and props HOD for The Sugar Wife, directed by Deborah Paige. This involved taking on major makes and leading a team in construction and prop sourcing.

2009-2011 DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES (B.A. FIRST CLASS HONS.) ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

2000-2007 A-LEVELS: THEATRE STUDIES, RS, ENGLISH LITERATURE (A,B,B); 11 GCSE’S (A-A*) SIR ROGER MANWOOD’S GRAMMER SCHOOL

SKILLS

  • 3D printing, Rhinoceros 3D

  • Laser cutting/etching.

  • Carpentry and woodwork: Wood turning, scenic carpentry, cladding and joinery.

  • Furniture construction and renovation, including upholstery.

  • Metalwork including MIG welding, plasma cutting, cold-bending, use of oxy-propane torch, soldering.

  • Fabric work, use of industrial sewing machines, over-lockers and hand sewing, experience in embroidery.

  • Sculpting, fiberglassing, mould-making and casting in various materials; papier-mâché, clays, putties, resins, silicone, foams, latex and plaster.

  • Poly-carving and coating, use of sheet foams and plastics for 3D construction, coating and finishing. Vac-former use.

  • Use of various plastics, perpex, plexiglass.

  • Advanced painting and prop painting techniques including finishes and textures, aging and distressing, restoration &c.

  • Advanced knitting and crochet techniques

  • Creative and practical problem solving across and combining multiple disciplines.

  • Costing and quantifying for makes/builds, prop sourcing and buying.

  • Concept-to-stage/set project management and designer/art department liaison.

  • Scale drawing and design.

  • Professional illustrator, primarily graphite.

  • Professional bespoke picture framing.

  • Trained in manual handling and basic First Aid.

  • Set dressing.

  • Experience with ASM roles.

  • Experience and training with heavy machinery and working at height.

  • Full driver’s license and own car.

  • Full own tool kit.

HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES

Reading and creative writing, knitting, quilting, embroidery, fine art – graphite, chalk pastel, watercolour, photography, animals and wildlife, beachcombing and foraging, collecting curios and antiques, acting, plants and gardening, piano (learning!)

REFEREES

HOD Props (Kraven, Citadel), Senior Prop Modeller Ben Hall

Head of Props, Glyndebourne Paul Brown

Senior Prop Modeller, John Payne