Alexander John ZAPPA

Grip Department · Emerging Rigging Crew

📧 ajzappafilm@outlook.com

📞 +61 449 724 075

📍 Kensington, Western Australia

🇦🇺 Australian

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Alexander John Zappa is an Emerging Crew member working within the Grip Department, with hands-on experience across television and feature productions. A 2023 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Cinema) graduate, Alex brings strong technical discipline, physical reliability and a calm, focused work ethic developed through prior roles in policing administration, industrial manufacturing and live event production.

Known for consistency, patience and flexibility, Alex works confidently in offside Grip roles supporting camera configurations, equipment movement and on-set logistics. With a forklift licence and full driver’s licence, Alex is production-ready and comfortable working in structured, high-responsibility environments.

KEY SKILLS & ON-SET EXPERIENCE

• Grip Department Offside Support

• Equipment Movement & Configuration Support

• Camera Team Support on Large Setups

• Set & Location Caretaking

• Event Setup & Pack Down

• Forklift Licence

• Full Driver’s Licence

• Strong Administrative & Logistical Discipline

• Reliable, Calm & Adaptable Under Pressure

SELECTED CREDITS

TV Series

Ghosts Australia – Season 1 (2025) | 4th Grip |

The Twelve – Season 3 (2024) | Grip Department (Work Experience & Casual) |

Feature Film

Proclivitas (2024) | Location Caretaker

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

CinefestOz South West (2024) – Internship

Assisted with festival operations, event setup and pack down including industry talks and premiere screenings.

BrightSide Live (2024) – Event Crew

Event setup and pack down across major Perth venues including Perth Convention Centre, Crown Casino and The Westin.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WA Police – Radio & Electronic Services Unit (2019)

Technical Administrative Assistant

Managed documentation, financial records, inter-department communication and site audits.

StratCo – Canning Vale Factory (2022)

Metal Worker

Operated metal folding machinery and contributed to stocktake operations within a production-based team environment.

EDUCATION

Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media – Digital Cinema

North Metropolitan TAFE (2023)

Year 12 Graduate

Perth Modern School (2015)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Forklift Licence

• WA Driver’s Licence

• Classical Clarinetist

• Available for Grip, Offside and Entry-Level Crew Roles

REFEREES

Available upon request.