Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cece Logue. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Cece, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

Even before I was born, my parents were entrepreneurs. From opening a restaurant to starting a “lawn announcements” business from scratch, to cleaning and managing foreclosed properties and now owning a local seafood and specialty retail market, they’ve always adapted and persevered in whatever way they needed to. So, growing up, I had a first-hand look at what a strong work ethic and drive to succeed should look like. From a young age, they instilled in me the importance of passion and hard work in whatever you choose to do. I took those core skills and beliefs with me to my own career and believe that it’s because of how they raised me that I’ve been able to find great success at a young age.

Cece, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Cecelia (“Cece”), a 28-year-old film producer and production manager. I have two young kids (1 and 2.5) and a wonderfully supportive husband. I am currently the Production Manager at Booklight Film Company. Booklight works on a wide variety of film projects, including feature-length documentaries, short films, narrative comedies, corporate commercials, internal training videos, and more. At Booklight, I oversee all production operations, ensuring that every aspect of Booklight on and off of set runs smoothly and efficiently.

I started working in the film and video field after obtaining my bachelor’s in Digital Communication & Social Media from Cabrini University. For many years I freelanced with local Philadelphia-based companies, often producing commercials and videos for corporations including healthcare networks, colleges and universities, and advertising agencies. During that period, as well as currently in my time at Booklight, I would oversee all aspects of production, from planning and scheduling to team management and final quality control.

About 4 years ago, I joined Booklight’s leadership team full-time and have loved that change! I’m now able to work with them on longer-form projects, including multiple feature-length documentaries and two full seasons of a viral comedy sketch show. I’m proud to say many of the projects I’ve produced have been recognized and awarded, including a short film that won Best Short Film at Off Page Film Festival and was nominated for Best Narrative Short Film at Cannes World Film Festival, as well as a docu-series that won a Silver Anthem Award in the Human & Civil Rights category.

I look forward to releasing the multiple projects that we have in production right now with Booklight, and to continue working with our clients to put out some really powerful and creative work!

How do you keep your team’s morale high?

One of the things I find most important when leading a team on set is keeping a high morale where everyone feels positive and excited to be working collectively towards the best quality end product that we can create together. I’ve found that the best way, for me personally, to do that is to put all of my trust in those who I’ve hired to do a job. I think micromanaging can lead to a lack of creativity and can also harbor resentment. If I hire someone, it’s because I believe they are the correct person for a role and should know more than me about that role. I believe that when you hire people who are a good fit for the job, you’re able to give them the creative freedom to do their jobs well. If you can set aside your pride and know that you’re not necessarily the smartest person in the room, you give the people you’re working with the confidence to bring forward new ideas, and ultimately the best idea can win and you can work together in a healthy way to create something incredible.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

In the film industry, especially as a freelancer, word of mouth is a huge part of getting work. Therefore, your reputation often precedes you and it’s very important to build a good one. For me, that meant always giving my all; especially in the early years of my career. I’m proud to say that I’ve always had a very strong work ethic and I try to bring that into everything that I do. This meant showing up to every opportunity prepared and willing to step in wherever I was needed. In my time producing I’ve found it valuable to stay humble and go above and beyond to problem-solve in whatever way is needed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://booklight.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecelialogue19/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecelia-heckman/