ABOUT ME

My name is Nadiya Farrington, and I am thrilled to have you here. I recently graduated from the esteemed Cornell University, where I pursued a major in Architecture and a minor in Film. With a passion for creativity and visual storytelling, I am embarking on a fulfilling journey towards a career in production design for film and television.

Throughout my time at Cornell, I delved into a diverse array of design projects, spanning from grand-scale architecture to intricately detailed theater set designs, as well as contributing to various student short films. This exposure has allowed me to develop a keen eye for aesthetics and a strong understanding of how design elements intertwine to create captivating visual narratives. While at Cornell, I was awarded with the Michael Rapuano Memorial Award for Distinction in Design.

My experiences in the industry have been just as varied as my academic pursuits. I have held roles as an intern at a film comission office, a video editor, a projectionist, a props apprentice, and a graphic designer, each role contributing to my versatile skill set and further fueling my passion for bringing stories to life on screen.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I lead an active and fulfilling life. When I'm not immersed in the world of design and film, you can find me engaging in my favorite hobbies. I have a great love for playing volleyball, cooking up delightful meals with my friends, and immersing myself in the vibrant energy of live concerts.

I am eagerly looking forward to advancing my skills, embracing new challenges, and carving a successful path in the realm of production design. Thank you for joining me on my journey.

CV / Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • INTERN - NC Film Office – Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Raliegh NC

    Assisted in all aspects of on-location production through coordination and negotiation with producers and filmmakers in North Carolina.

    PROJECTIONIST - Cornell Cinema, Ithaca NY

    Operated digital cinema projectors, cinema servers and cinema sound processors to screen two films a night and host Q+As with filmmakers

    VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Studio Center, Richmond VA

    Worked behind the camera by performing tasks such as slating shots, managing craft services, setting up and packing up gear

    VIDEO EDITOR - The Outdoors in Color (Remote)

    Edited full-length videos and 1-minute trailers on Premiere Pro to be posted and seen by thousands of viewers on YouTube and Instagram weekly

    STUDENT FILMS - Cornell University, Ithaca NY

    Deteriorate Role: Director, Writer, Actor, Producer

    Porch Talk Director: Shania Bravo Role: Director of Photography, PA

    Here Come the Stops (Music Video) Role: Director, Producer, Director of Photography

    Picture at an Exhibition Director: Gillian Harrill Role: Actress

  • PROPS APPRENTICE - Hangar Theatre, Ithaca NY

    Responsible for constructing, painting, acquiring and finishing all properties as directed, including hand props, furniture, furnishings, and set decorations for all productions at the theatre

    SET DESIGNER - Mine, Ithaca NY

    Designed, created, and provided draftings and renderings of the set design for the play Mine directed by Anna Evtushenko.

  • ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER - RGE Foundation, (Remote) Beau, Cameroon

    Collaborated with RGE Foundation to design a multipurpose campus development in Cameroon to improve quality of life for schoolgirls

    ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT RESEARCHER - Project Castra, (Remote) Los Angeles, CA

    Researched how to innovate sustainable design, affordable living, and modern architecture for clients in Los Angeles

    TIMBER FRAME DESIGNER - McSwain Design Studio, Chapel Hill, NC

    Produced 3D models of timber frame structures and drafted 2D construction documents using AutoCAD for corporate clients

  • ZINE GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Black Space/ Brownsville Heritage House, Brownsville, NY

    Sorted through archival material and designed and produced a zine to be distributed to visitors of the Brownsville Heritage House and online

    IT SERVICE DESK MANAGER - Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Ithaca, NY

    Managed a team of student IT workers, ensuring prompt resolution of technological issues related to camera rentals, laptops, and architectural software for the College of AAP

    OFFICE ASSISTANT - Cornell in Rome, Rome, Italy

    Provided classroom assistance to professors by helping with computer technology and printing services

    EXHIBITION COORDINATOR - Cornell in Rome, Rome, Italy

    Acquired content from participating students, oversaw layout of exhibits, managed logistics, and created captivating experience for viewers