ROM Studios Rom Ozeri Video Editing/Camera Assistant
Jul. – Aug. 2019 Manhattan, NY
Learned Premiere Pro video editing techniques and media workflow through curated online courses
Filmed B-roll footage at church weddings, parties, and various promotional material
Edited fashion shows and weddings, following client notes and requests
Assisted with carrying and setting up camera stands and audio equipment on wedding shoots
Education
Brooklyn College – City University of New York Bachelor of Arts in Film, Concentration in Screenwriting
May 2021 3.394 GPA
Relevant Courses
Screenwriting I - IV
Outlined a feature-length screenplay, completing a 142-page first draft, edited down to 106 pages in the final class
Wrote short film scripts, developing an understanding of the screenplay format and cinematic voice
Film Production
Under instruction from Academy Award-nominee Sami Khan, learned the basics of cinematography hands-on using various camera and lighting equipment
Shot and edited a short film project with non-diegetic sound, focusing on storytelling through the moving image itself, such as shot composition and camera movement
Film Editing
Experienced film editor and filmmaker Todd Chandler instructed on the technical, as well as artistic, aspects of digital editing
Edited raw footage from pre-established works, such as documentaries and TV shows; given free reign to work with the materials and create a unique final result
Documentary Production
Renowned director Mustapha Khan demonstrated the finesse to capturing reality, from conducting interviews to crafting a narrative in real-time
Analyzed various forms of documentary film and noted the elements of these projects to be used in our own final documentary projects
Business of Film
Reviewed the state of the film industry and film marketing landscape, the stages from financing to distribution
In group collaboration, conceptualized a look-book from a concurrent screenwriting class, complete with casting and potential production companies to work with
Cinema and Criticism
Using his filmography to provide insight in leading a production, accredited assistant director/production manager Thomas Reilly gave a wealth of knowledge in coordinating productions
Exercised critical thought and discussion for the utilization of script elements such as cast, locations, VFX, and equipment (ex: closing down highways for helicopter photography, recreating shooting sites on soundstages)