High School Assistant
Resume:
Kathryn Melkjorsen
Outgoing, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial recent Film School Graduate with
successful and varied experience in Retail. Extensive volunteer experience working closely with the public. Loves all aspects of the arts, creating compelling and fun worlds through her writing and drawing (of Japanese Manga and storyboarding). 3675 S Dallas St
G-107
Aurora CO 80014
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EXPERIENCE
New Era Wrestling Promos and Shows, G olden CO
Camera Operator
January 2015 - Present
Run steadicam/shoulder mounts and/or Black Magic w/ Jib depending on type of show or amount of crew during live show matches. Filmed once a month for New Era promotional purposes.
(Directed/produced by Golden Peak Productions)
Sanctuary: Bam Bam (Episode 1), K eensburg CO
Co-director/Producer/Videographer/Editor
February 2016 - May 2016
Documentary mini-series profiling select animals rescued and being rehabilitated at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado. Working with a team of three, switching ‘hats’ on location to direct and produce our own mini episode of an animal. Producer/editor for episode 1 - Bam Bam the Lion.
(Co-directed/Produced/Edited by Holly Arai and Brianna Cillessen) S anctuary: Fifi (Episode 3), K eensburg CO
Co-director/Producer/Videographer
February 2016 - May 2016
Documentary mini-series profiling select animals rescued and being rehabilitated at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado. Working with a team of three, switching ‘hats’ on location to direct and produce our own mini episode of an animal. Producer/videographer for Episode 3. Winner for Best Documentary in the 2016 Cinefest.
(Co-directed/Produced/Edited by Brianna Cillessen and Holly Arai) Collider Feature Film, D enver CO
Production Assistant
September 2015 - October 2015
Ran boom, gaffer, runner for props and refreshments, on set hand for most positions when needed
SKILLS
Experienced with on-set Film
production and possess
excellent Editing skills
(Adobe Suite and Cinema 4D)
Published Author
Confident and competitive
with an engaging and
outgoing personality
Strong Customer-Service
experience in competitive
Retail environments
Co-owner of Tru-by-You, a
Freelance Photography
business
Recognised for excellent
Visual Arts skills
Experience on-set with
various Film Equipment,
such as Sony FS7, a variety of
Canon and Nikon Cameras,
Sound boom and mixing,
gaffing and gripping
Strong character drawing
design skills as well as
graphic noveling and
storyboard experience
AWARDS
Best Documentary (UCD
Cinefest 2016) received for
short series S anctuary
(Directed/produced by Justin Lewis)
Hush Money Feature Film, D enver CO
Script Supervisor/Continuity
June 2015 - July 2015
Script supervision, ran lines with the actors and director, continuity advisor on set, visual assistant
(Directed by Terrell Lamont)
(Produced by Alicia Cole)
Body Keepers Feature Film, B oulder CO
Boom Operator/Sound Mixer
MONTH 20XX - MONTH 20XX
Main boom operator, occasionally ran the mixer and set levels, mic’d the actors
Denver Open Media, D enver CO
Studio Access Intern
MONTH 20XX - MONTH 20XX
Ran the equipment cage, checked in/out equipment, monitored editing lab, assisted with editing, looked after the film studios, ran camera board and broadcast pix, camera operator
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Denver, D enver CO
Film and Television
August 2012 - May 2016
Studied all aspects of the film industry, independent and commercial. Some of the classes included were Editing, Cinematography, Directing, Acting, and Management. Hands-on experience in the field and classroom with professionals in the film industry. Attended Master Classes with Wendell Pierce (actor), Ruth Goth (Commercial Film Producer), and Olivia Ahnemann (Documentary Producer) Rock Canyon High School, H ighlands Ranch CO
Diploma
August 2009 - May 2012
Clubs included Tennis (2009), Mock Trial (2010-12), Link Crew Leader for incoming High School freshman (2012), Photography Club (2011), DECA Marketing Team (2012)
PROJECTS
Silver Spur (Wyoming
Shoot-Out 2015) recieved for
short film F ound
Visual Arts Student of the
Graduating Class top visual
arts student of Rock Canyon
High School graduating class
of 2012
3rd Place in Sculpture
Sculpture award competition
in the Douglas County High
School Arts Showcase
2nd Place in Photography
Butterfly Pavilion's Annual
Photography Contest: High
School and College Student
category
LANGUAGES
English, Some Spanish
Sins of a Father D irector of Photography/Color Corrector October 2015 - May 2016
Senior Thesis Short Film; worked with the director to plan shots, color schemes, lighting set ups, types of equipment to use for the film, set up dollies and operated cameras, visual concept developer.
(Directed by Natalie Villa)
(Produced by Skye Shroll)
(Edited by Libby Gemperline)
Trick or Treated D irector of Photography/Color Corrector October 2015 - May 2016
2nd Senior Thesis Short Film; worked with the director to plan shots, color schemes, lighting set ups, types of equipment to use for the film, set up dollies and operated cameras, visual concept developer.
(Directed by Mark Naff)
(Produced by Dylan Standish)
(Edited by Mark Naff)
Run For Cover Music Video E ditor
November 2015 - December 2015
Shooting action class final project; edited, color corrected, and created visual graphics for LA musical artist Nina Storey’s new music video.
(Directed by Ana Gonzalez-Dorta)
(Produced by Skye Shroll)
(Director of Photography was Brock Byrd)
Pitch Imperfect Director of Photography/Editor
October 2014 - May 2015
Production 3 short film; worked with the director to plan shots, color schemes, lighting set ups, types of equipment to use for the film, set up dollies and operated cameras, visual concept developer. Assistant editor and special effect artist.
(Directed by Tim Nikkel)
(Produced by Skye Shroll)
Monster D irector/Camera/Editor
October 2013 - May 2014
Production 2 short film; Directed and shot for production 2 class, learning the importance of editing to the film and how different styles and techniques affected the flow of the film.
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