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Your Name

Cape Town

Summary

Goal-oriented individual. A multitasking worker that works well under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director & Editor

Trauma Guard
Austin, TX
12.2024 - Current
  • Producing instructional videos for medical device client.
  • Gathering talent and sourcing locations.
  • Engaging in the scripting process.
  • Editing and delivering final product.

Writer/ Director

Self
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write stories.
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests.
  • Used editing software such as Adobe Creative Cloud to deliver projects.

Shop Technician

Aduro Studios
Austin, TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepped equipment packages for film shoots on multiple scales
  • Kept shop clean, organized and stocked with supplies.
  • Built, tested and modified equipment to achieve functionality objectives.
  • Partnered with shop team to diagnose problems, correct faults and restore equipment to manufacturer specifications through timely preventive maintenance.

Camera Operator And Editor

Fighstars South Africa
Benoni, Gauteng
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Given the responsibility of capturing a behind the scenes look at MMA fighters and there life outside of the cage
  • Shot promotional videos for companies such as STJ Industries, Onnit South Africa and Fightstars.
  • Shot events such as Zoo Runs and Fightstar Event nights
  • Edited 10 episodes of Searching For A Scrap which gathered 5000 views per episode on Starsat South African TV.
  • Edited all promotional videos for the company.
  • Operated Canon 70D cameras during shooting.

Camera Assistant and Editor

Parachute Productions
Sandton, Gauteng
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Shot and edited stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
  • Edited footage to create videos for multiple multimedia platforms.
  • Assisted on various different kinds of shoots from short films to high end promotional productions.
  • Worked closely with many types of lighting, grip and camera equipment.

Best Boy Grip - Eric Larue (By Michael Shannon)

Big Indie Little Rock, Inc
Wilmington, NC
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Kept track of worksheets and submitted time cards for 4 man department over 2 weeks.
  • Coordinated with Key Grip to delegate tasks with grip team involving shaping light and setting up fisher dolly track.
  • Established relationship with electric team to support lighting setups with multiple styles of rigging.
  • In charge of taking inventory on grip equipment at end of shoot and reporting any loss and damage procured.

Swing Grip - Regions "IF" Commercial

Regions Bank
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with 4 man grip team to setup/balance dolly track and Fisher jib on a dock and near a playground.
  • Worked with crew to efficiently pack up G&E truck in between locations so as to keep production on schedule.
  • Worked on securing rigs such as 12x frames in windy conditions to comply with safety precautions.

GAFFER - the Wasps (Feature)

Andrew Caplan
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 05.2022

Worked on creating atmosphere for a black and white period piece with mostly natural lighting setups.

KEY GRIP - "Call Your Mom" (Short Film)

HBO Shorts
Austin, TX
10.2021 - 10.2021

Assembled a lighting setup and provided steadicam support for a one take film that spanned multiple floors and an exterior.

GAFFER - the Wasps (Feature)

Andrew Caplan
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 05.2022

Worked on creating atmosphere for a black and white period piece with mostly natural lighting setups.

KEY GRIP - Middlespoon (Music Video)

Zach Morrison
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 02.2022

Worked with a medium lighting package from Aduro. Had to setup multiple titan tubes and sync them using the app to create a kaleidoscopic effect.

DOLLY GRIP - "Don't You Go Nowhere" (Short)

Joey Hunt
Austin, TX
12.2021 - 12.2021

Setup doorway dolly on track, level and operated it. Also additional lighting and dana dolly setups

RIGGING GRIP - Wilted Blooms (Music Video)

Zach Morrison
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 09.2021

Worked on rigging lights and 12x12 rags in Aduro's sound stage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio Television And Film

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Woodlands International College
Boksburg, South Africa.
2017

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Tenacious
  • Physically fit
  • Quick learner
  • Passionate
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Fade In, and Adobe Audition

Additional Information

In addition, I have worked on many more productions in Austin, Texas for companies such as IBM, Onion Creek, and BL&S and on award winning short films both here in SA and in the United States.

Timeline

Director & Editor

Trauma Guard
12.2024 - Current

Writer/ Director

Self
10.2023 - Current

Best Boy Grip - Eric Larue (By Michael Shannon)

Big Indie Little Rock, Inc
08.2022 - 09.2022

Swing Grip - Regions "IF" Commercial

Regions Bank
08.2022 - 08.2022

Shop Technician

Aduro Studios
06.2022 - Current

GAFFER - the Wasps (Feature)

Andrew Caplan
05.2022 - 05.2022

GAFFER - the Wasps (Feature)

Andrew Caplan
05.2022 - 05.2022

KEY GRIP - Middlespoon (Music Video)

Zach Morrison
02.2022 - 02.2022

DOLLY GRIP - "Don't You Go Nowhere" (Short)

Joey Hunt
12.2021 - 12.2021

KEY GRIP - "Call Your Mom" (Short Film)

HBO Shorts
10.2021 - 10.2021

RIGGING GRIP - Wilted Blooms (Music Video)

Zach Morrison
09.2021 - 09.2021

Camera Assistant and Editor

Parachute Productions
03.2018 - 07.2018

Camera Operator And Editor

Fighstars South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Radio Television And Film

University of Texas At Austin

High School Diploma -

Woodlands International College