Charles William Colfelt
703-***-**** / actpzz@r.postjobfree.com / willcolfelt.wix.com/cwcfilms
Objective Statement: Freelance Videographer and Photographer
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts May 2015
Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA
Film and Media Arts Undergraduate (Dual Enrollment) Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Skills:
Technical Skills: Communication Skills:
Adobe Creative Cloud DSLRs & RED Self-Motivated Interpersonal
Final Cut Pro Steadi, Movi, Drones Team-Player Leadership
Relevant Coursework:
Advanced Moving Camera Advanced Screenwriting Lighting for Film and Video Digital Animation/Editing History/Theory of Digital Media Producing Fundamentals
Related Work Experience:
Broadcast & Live Stream Operator Sept 2015 - present
ESPN & VDMS Live Event Operations / Ashburn, VA
- Broadcasted (NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, Tennis) personally on TV and streamed on Watch ESPN App
- Communicated via satellite with Producers on site events (NFL playoffs, Australian Open)
Audio/Visual Manager Aug 2014 - May 2015
Messiah College Pulse Media Hub / Mechanicsburg, PA
- Controlled all collegiate Sports and A&E photo and video content
- Directed production employees throughout musical studio/acoustic sessions with artists
Camera Operator, Grip & Production Assistant (Internship) Jan- May 2014
Get-Kinetic Productions / Philadelphia, PA
- Scheduled hiring for casting calls, and Operated a rental house
- Assistant Camera and Grip/Electric for gigs (music videos, commercials)
Executive Producer, Gaffer & Steadicam Operator Aug 2013 - May 2014
Temple University Senior Thesis Film – Olu & Daria / Philadelphia, PA
- Managed and facilitated the entire production from pre-production to post-production
- Led casting director in hiring SAG and non-union actors
Camera Operator & Set Designer Fall 2013
The Walking Dead: Graphic Novel Commercial – SEBA Films / Reading, PA
- Designed apocalyptic film set and managed lead camera
- Coordinated zombie extras and arranged actors throughout production shoot
Activities & Achievements:
Winner – Best Cinematography for LAST at Splice Film Festival in Harrisburg, PA Spring 2011
Messiah College Club Ultimate Frisbee 2011 - 2015