Christopher J Stephens
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Portland, OR 97220
adcuoz@r.postjobfree.com
Introduction
I am a filmmaker with 16 years in the professional film and television industry. I have worked as a producer, director, director of photography, editor, colorist, and post-production supervisor. I am an expert in all thing’s digital cinema, with a focus on the ever-changing landscape of media technical specifications. Career History
2006 to Present
Owner, Flip Doubt Productions
Provide the highest quality professional media production and post-production to Portland, OR.
• Key role responsibilities: Write/Produce/Direct/Shoot/Edit live events, feature length documentaries, TV commercials, both short and feature length fiction projects.
• Provide Mentorship for aspiring Film and TV editors through Film Connection Film Institute. 2008 to 2010 and 2015 to December 2019
Post-Production Supervisor, Fusion Entertainment LLC Oversee all aspects of the post-production process ensuring all technical specifications are met and outputting to desired deliverable media. On-site post-production technical support. Work as producer on new production.
• Key role responsibilities: Manage post-production projects, video editors, freelance contractors and other creatives. Media Management of tape and IT based media, color correction/grading, graphics, broadcast legalization, versioning for international and domestic markets, camera operator at live sporting events.
2012 to 2015
CO-Owner/DIC, TrailerChix Productions LLC
Produce videos for broadcast and internet distribution featuring small footprint eco-friendly living in small spaces.
• Key role responsibilities: Co-Produce/DP/Edit/Mastering of small space living video segments and launching a new TV series “Where Small Business Grows”. 2010 to 2012
On Call Master Control Operator, Oregon Public Broadcasting Monitor on air signal and ensure programs air according to schedule. Ingest and prep programs for air and using Harris automation system.
• Key responsibilities: Monitor 2 digital channels simultaneously while ensuring highest technical quality of programing. Make sure automation system is running and loaded for future shifts. ñ Page 2 / 2
2006 to 2007
Account Manager, Charter Media
Manage local advertising accounts for Charter Cable TV. Expand advertising budgets in the local area. Write, produce, shoot, and edit local TV commercials and prepare advertising campaigns with proven results. Education
ñ 2005: Bachelor of Arts, Media and Theatre Arts (Graduated with Honors) – Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
ñ 2001: Associate of Arts, Fine Art (Attended on a full art scholarship) – Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE
ñ 1996: 3 years United States Marine Corps (Graduated at top of class MOS school) – Served overseas, stationed in California.
Professional Film and TV Credits
Lead Editor – Room to Grow feature length documentary about LGBTQ+ youth - ©2018 Room To Grow Productions LLC
Producer/DP/Post-Production – Where Small Business Grows small business TV series, GalleyChix cooking show and CleverChix DIY show ©2012-14 TrailerChix Productions LLC Directory of Photography – The Falls – Testament of Love feature length fiction film - ©2013 Lake Productions
DIT/Mastering – Devils of War feature length fiction film ©2013 COD Movie LLC Color Correction/On-Line Editor – Nightscape – Road With Out End feature length fiction film - ©2013 Imperiad Entertainment.
Director of Photography – DVD special feature - Behind the Scenes of Nightscape - Road With Out End
©2012 Imperiad Entertainment.
Producer/Director/DP/Editor – Music videos That Hurts and Chim Chim Cher-ee Adrian H and The Wounds –
©2011-12 Adrian H and The Wounds/Flip Doubt Productions LLC Director of Photography –The Falls feature length fiction film - ©2012 Lake Productions Editor/Post-Production Technical Support - 2010 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championship Aired March 2010 on ABC ©2010 Burton Corporation
Co-Producer/Additional Photography and Audio - Brutal Beauty – Tales of the Rose City Rollers feature length documentary - Winner Programmer's Choice Crossroads Film Festival 2010. Winner Festival Directors' Choice Indie Spirit Film Festival 2010 Distribution – Lonetree Entertainment and Netflix ©2009 American Toaster Productions LLC
On-Line Editor/Camera Operator - Formula Drift 2009 Season (7 Events 11 episodes) Domestic USA Distribution on Versus Television, International Distribution - IMG International. ©2009 Formula Drift Holdings LLC & Fusion Entertainment LLC
On-Site Post-Production Technical Supervisor/On-Line Editor - 2009 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championship Aired February 2009 on NBC. ©2009 Burton Corporation On-Line Editor - Burton Global Open Series Snowboarding 2009 and 2008 seasons produced by Fusion Entertainment ©2008-2010 Burton Snowboards
On-Line Editor - Formula Drift 2008 Season and Drift Style 2008 Season (7 Events 7 Episodes) Domestic USA Distribution on Speed Channel. International Distribution - IMG International. ©2008 Formula Drift Holdings LLC & Fusion Entertainment LLC
Writer/Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor – Local Television commercials aired from 2006-current on Charter Communications cable network and local broadcast affiliates in Western Nebraska.