Early Whitaker currently attends the University of Florida, where she is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Media Production, Management, and Technology with a specialization in Digital Film & Television Production.
Early is a creator across a variety of artistic mediums in a wide range of positions. She believes in the power of the arts as a means of connection, centering her work around the relationships and shared experiences that shape us as individuals.
Beyond her work on 10+ short films, she also serves as a founding board member of Red Crows Productions, an arts educator at the Hippodrome State Theatre, and as the media & merchandise director for indie musician Buboy with Swamp Records.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vogue Summer School New York, New York
Program Counselor May 2025 - Present
Launched and developed a film production collective that has produced six award-winning short films
Designed branding and custom website, growing social media presence to 600+ followers and 100k+ views
Communicated with sponsors, rental locations, collaborators, and organized community events of 50+ attendees
Red Crows Productions Gainesville, FL
Founder/Outreach Director November 2023 - Present
Launched and developed a film production collective that has produced six award-winning short films
Designed branding and custom website, growing social media presence to 600+ followers and 100k+ views
Communicated with sponsors, rental locations, collaborators, and organized community events of 50+ attendees
Swamp Records Gainesville, FL
Artist Media & Merchandise Director - Buboy August 2024 - Present
Directed music videos, short-form content, and photoshoots for an audience of 40,000+ viewers and 4M+ views
Designed, hand-crafted and sold over $5,000 worth of personalized artist merchandise across 20+ concerts
Managed inventory, team finances, and scheduling for performances, press appearances and content production
Hippodrome State Theatre Gainesville, FL
Youth Performance Director June 2024 - Present
Led theatrical workshops for 50+ students ages 8-18, teaching performance skills and industry standard methods
Directed a cast of 25+ actors in an intensive three-week rehearsal process for a 40+ page play, managing all aspects of rehearsals
and production logistics including staging, set design, lighting, and sound coordination
Resolved students’ interpersonal and emergency issues, maintaining a safe and supportive education environment
Dunbar Hotel Wine Bar Gainesville, FL
Administrative Assistant/Host June 2020 - November 2022
Provided personable and professional table side and to-go service, accommodating over 100 guests at events
Organized charity fundraising events, including management of volunteers and performers, scheduling and decor
Managed bookkeeping and organization of purchases, tax forms, and other financial documents
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: THEATRE
Position
Director
Assistant Director
Dance/Fight Captain
Sound Operator
Production
Pippin
The Play that Goes Wrong
Snow Angel
Alice in Wonderland
RENT
Cabaret
Spongebob: The Musical
The Lightning Thief
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Theatre
Eastside High School
Eastside High School
Hippodrome State Theatre
Hippodrome State Theatre
UF School of Theatre & Dance
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Eastside High School
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Hippodrome State Theatre
Director/Supervisor
Daniel Lytton
Daniel Lytton
Gabrielle Byam
Gabrielle Byam
Tony Mata
Andrea Young
Tammy Meyers
Nolan LeGault
Stephanie Lynge
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: FILM
Position
Writer/Director
Producer
Production Designer
Casting Director
1st Assistant Director
Editor/Colorist
Production
“Post Mortem”
"Wasted Fridays"
"Ally & Steve"
"Wasted Fridays"
“Scene from an Italian Restaurant”
“Ally & Steve”
“4 Ice Cubes”
“Trail Mix”
“Wasted Fridays”
“Movie Star”
Producing Company
Red Crows Productions
Buboy Music
Red Crows Productions
Buboy Music
Red Crows Productions
Red Crows Productions
Red Crows Productions
Independent
Buboy Music
Buboy Music
Medium
Short Film (Narrative)
Music Video
Short Film (Narrative)
Music Video
Short Film (Narrative)
Short Film (Narrative)
Short Film (Narrative)
Short Film (Narrative)
Music Video
Music Video
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Role
Luke Castellan
Beth/Laurie
Hope
Tobias Ragg
Voice of Marj
Squidward
Glory
The Prince
Ms. Mushnik
Production
The Lightning Thief
Little Women
To The Moon
Sweeney Todd
State of Wonder
Spongebob: The Musical
Almost, Maine
The Little Prince
Little Shop of Horrors
Theatre
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Driveway Theatre Project
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Danscompany of Gainesville
Eastside High School
Eastside High School
Eastside High School
Eastside High School
Director/Supervisor
Nolan LeGault
Andrea Young
Lola Bond
Calypso May
Jeri-Lynn Rapczak
Tammy Meyers
Daniel Lytton
Tammy Meyers
Tammy Meyers
Early Whitaker
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