OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging career within the film production arena within an exciting organization EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS, DECEMBER 2004 • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE - Emphasis: Film Production - Honors: o VANS sponsorship for short thesis film Changing Soles. o Dean’s Honor List since Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2002 and Spring 2003 o Hollywood Forum Press, Fall 2004 Scholarship Winner. WORK EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER November 2004 – June 2005 Thesis Film Production, California State University Northridge. - Conceived and penned the idea of short film – Changing Soles. - Successful researched, drafted, and delivered sponsorship pitches to VANS, Fuji, and Panavision to fund the film. - Worked closely with the DP and Colorist to attain the desired look and ambience for the film. - Conducted auditions and rehearsals; prepared shooting script and storyboards. - Scouted for, and negotiated location deals and arranged for shooting permits. 1ST ASSISTANT CAMERAMAN September 2004 – November 2004 California State University Northridge - Assisted the DP with camera preparation for the short student film – Gap. - Executed the project using Arri SR II, 16mm film camera. EVENT VIDEOGRAPHER September 2004 Aga Khan Foundation Partnership Walk 2004 - Documented event: Behind-the-scene footage of volunteers’ preparations, the walk-in-progress, and cultural stage show. - Coordinated shoots - interviews with dignitaries, including Los Angeles Mayor, Laker Girls and numerous media personalities from CNN, NBC TV. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT INTERN July 2004 – September 2004 Independent Feature Film – Spice of Life - Assisted the 2nd AC making the camera report. - Official publicity still photography for the feature. - Assisted the 2nd AD with photocopies, call sheets, general errands etc. - Arranged for shooting permits. - Drop exposed film stocks for processing. DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY February 2004 – May 2004 California State University Northridge - Created the desired look and ambience for the short student film – The Dead Fish. - Decision-making: Choosing appropriate film stocks and lighting setup. SPECIAL SKILLS - Proficient in using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. - Photography with particular interest in ‘Black & White’ and ‘Cross Processing’. - Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, etc; Mac literate as well. - Have a strong understanding of, and experience in applying the primary Hollywood lighting styles namely Rim Brant, Butterfly, Loop, Split etc. - Experience with 16mm Panavision Elaine, Kodak Super 8mm, Arri SR II and Eclaire 16mm, Medium format, Canon XL-1, and Digital SLR cameras.