ANDREW R. BURKS

 
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Cell Phone: 678-699-2545 Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:arburks@aol.com" arburks@aol.com 12405 Dancliff Trace Alpharetta, GA 30004 OBJECTIVE To obtain work as a gaffer, grip, or cinematographer. Will also consider working as an apprentice under a cinematographer especially a wildlife cinematographer. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS SUMMARY The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment An in-depth knowledge of 16mm and Digital Video cameras and motion picture production A working knowledge of 35mm cameras and 35mm film production The ability to write and pre-visualize a screenplay Experience working as a director, producer, assistant director, director of photography, assistant cameraperson, gaffer, and grip on student productions Knowledge of film history and film studies Knowledge of aesthetic film theory and experience with practical application of the same Technical proficiencies include Final Cut Pro 4, MS Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Browsers, Arriflex 16S and Sony Digital Video Cameras, Studio Floor Camera, Canon XL2, Canon Xl H1, Panasonic DVX100, and Panasonic HVX200. Strengths include hard working, enthusiastic and creative; demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Spec Delta Commercial – Atlanta, GA 9/14/07-9/15/07 Director of Photography Miss Howard Stern Reality Show- Dalton, GA 8/22/07-8/26/07 Gaffer and Boom Operator New York Film Academy – Filmmaking – Los Angeles, CA 9/2006 – 7/2007 4/2006 – 5/2006Successfully completed an eight week workshop and will complete a one year filmmaking program in July 2007 conducted by the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios. The curriculum provided instruction and experience in the following aspects of filmmaking. The art and technique of visual storytelling Director’s craft Hands-on Camera and Lighting Writing Editing Classical Film Studies Advanced Writing Workshops and Advanced DirectingThe experience included intensive instruction, demonstration, group sync-sound directing exercises, individual consultations, pre-production (casting, rehearsal, and location scouting), directing my own films and crews on classmates films, and post-production.PORTFOLIO A Day of Survival “short film” (Director/Writer) Lucky Street “short film” (Cinematographer) HYPERLINK "http://www.cardenfilms.com/Lucky%20Street.html" http://www.cardenfilms.com/Lucky%20Street.html Savior “Short Film” (Cinematographer/writer) Dracula “Short Film” (Cinematographer/writer)EDUCATION Certificates in Filmmaking (5/2006; 7/2007) New York Film Academy High School Diploma (2004) St. Francis High School Alpharetta, GeorgiaPlease feel free to contact me via email HYPERLINK "mailto:arburks@aol.com" arburks@aol.com and/or on my cell phone 678-699-2545. Andrew R. Burks