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Optic Nerve Filmworks, Inc. Kevin L. Watson - Director Of Photography/Owner Operator

Email: add3fv@r.postjobfree.com 8381 S. Bond Avenue

Mobile: 773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60617

Resume Of Kevin L. Watson

Summary and Skills

Media Producer, Director Of Photography, Cinematographer, Filmmaker, Camera Operator, Editor, Owner/Operator Sony F5 camera package; Versed in: Entertainment • Narrative • Documentary • Film • HD Video Production • Editing • Visual Effects • Feature Films; Awarded: 3 Emmy's, US Navy Combat Camera 1st Place Media Award and Thomas Jefferson 'Freedom Award' with Commendations; thank you for your consideration and patronage. Experience

Freelance Camera Operator - Fuse Technical Group 2018 - Present Providing camera operation and technical support for live, webcast, events and programs. Freelance Camera Operator - Trinity Broadcasting Network 2018 - Present Camera operation and studio support for live broadcast and recorded television programs. Freelance Camera Operator - The Show Department 2011 - Present FIRST Robotics Chicago Rebound Rumble, Cars.com, Toshiba, and others. Freelance Camera Operator - PS America, Inc 2011 - Present Providing Camera Operation and technical support for various events and programs. Freelance Cameraman - CenterStage Productions 2010 - Present Providing camera operation for live broadcast and event programs. Freelance Camera Operator - Broadcast Service Group 2008 - Present Camera Operation for live and recorded television programs. Camera Operator - Visions Unlimited 2004 - 2009

Camera Operation for broadcast and corporate events such as Forrester Consulting; Black Entertainment Television; SBC Telecommunications; and State Farm. Media Producer - Optic Nerve Filmworks, Inc Aug 2002 - Present Organize; research; produce; shoot and edit visual media... Produced and Directed feature film

"The Lot"

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Freelance Camera Operator - Univision Communications Inc. 2000 - 2015 Education Week: College Graduate Profile - “Jesus” television special WGBO-66 Show Opening, Job Corp Public Service Announcements (3 part film series); Nuestra Belleza Latina (02-07-10) and other productions.

Camera Operator - Aesthetic Abstractions Inc. 2000 - 2006 Camera Operation for Entertainment and Sports television programs. Freelance Camera Operator – TLN/Christian Communications of Chicagoland 2000 - 2004 Studio Camera Operator for “Among Friends” (series), “The Jerry Rose Show” (series), “Willow Creek Special” and other television programs.

Camera Operator - WLS-TV / ABC Disney 1999 - 2008

Covering (approx.) 90 assignments: “At The Movies” with Roger Ebert and Richard Roper and

“190 North”; “Rockin New Year”, “Remembering Mayor Daley”, “2002 Senatorial Debate”, Studio Productions, Thanksgivings Day Parades, Saint Patrick’s Day Parades, and various Creative Services

Freelance Camera Operator/Video Technician - Creative Technology Ltd 2004 - Present Live and Webcast Events for various clients.

Director Of Photography – NewsWeb/WPWR-TV 1999 - 2002 The most productive and inventive television was created here, proved by the multiple Emmy awards...

Camera Operator - Complete Crewing, Inc. 1998 - Present Camera operation and technical support for live and web stream productions for various clients. Camera Operator - Program Productions, Inc. 1998 - Present Providing camera operation and technical support for broadcast, webcast, recorded and live events...

Lighting Director - Klint Reid Kelly & Associates 1993 - 1997

“Country Music Video Today” television show 1992-1993; International and National Travel Tourism Video productions; Andriana Furs Commercials; “Africans In America” series, 1993; television commercials.

2nd Assistant Cameraman - IATSE Local 666 1992 - 1995

“Michael Jordan Film” ("Space Jam" footage); “Jenny Jones” tv spot ad; “Luby’s Series” tv spot ad; “Kelloggs Series” tv spot ads; “Board Of Trade” tv spot ad; “To Sir With Love II” dramatic feature film; “OverExposed” made for tv movie; “Michael Bolton Live” concert film; Vistavision Loader, “Miracle On 34th Street” feature film, Industrial Light and Magic; and others. Camera Operator - IBEW Broadcast Engineers Local 1220 1990 - Present Television Cameraman for broadcast, webcast, and live events... Studio Camera Operator - Harpo Productions 1990 - 1993

“Mail-In Seduction”, “Family Members Who Are Embarrassments”, and other programs. 3

Studio Mechanic - IATSE Local 476 1990 - 1992

Swing Gang, “Chain Reaction” dramatic feature film; Electrician/Lamp Operator – “Mo Money” comedy dramatic feature film Sony/Columbia; Grip/Electrician, “Keeper In The City” made for tv movie; Special Effect Crew, “Only The Lonely” dramatic feature; and others. Freelance Cameraman - MPI Home Video 1988 - 1992

“Who Killed Dr. King” documentary; “The FBI’s War Against Black America” documentary, an authorized remake of my 1983 “The Black Panthers: A Violent End” (1990 “Best Documentary” Athens Film Festival); Editor, “Kamikaze:Death From Above” history documentary. Grip/Electrician - Todd Thomasson Lighting 1985 - 1990 Working under the Film Lighting Master Craftsman who refined my level of filmmaking skill on many classic national television commercials and dramatic features such for: "Kelloggs Corn Flakes"; Spike Lee's "It’s Da Shoes", "Nike Genie" and "Flight School"; "Oprah’s On"; "Sears Homelife"; McDonald’s "Haircut", "Exercise", "Large", "Jazz Trios", "6-Pack"; Time/Life

"Pschics"; "Nietendo Game Boy", "Osh Kosh Kids"; "Flintstone Kids"; "Swanson Dinners";

"Glade Potpourri"; "Coors Skyrocket"; "Irish Budweiser"; "Siskel & Ebert"; Graduation

(Coke); Peak Antifreeze; and so many others. I am indebted to Todd for being on his team. Assistant Photographer - GSP Productions 1985 - 1986 Product advertising for national print media.

Assistant Photographer - Grignon Studios 1984 - 1985 Product advertising for national accounts.

Cameraman/Editor WSIU-TV 1981 - 1983

Produced and directed feature history documentary "The Black Panthers: A Violent End"; shot and edited television series "Out and About" for "Summer Season". Photographer's Mate/ Combat Camera - US Navy Dec 1977 - Sep 1994 Our motto: "Anywhere - Anytime Assigned to a multitude of missions around the world, unit received the "Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award

Education

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1980 - 1987 The historic Naval Schools of Photography in Pensacola Florida. Media Production and PhotoJournalism "B" (secondary) School, Media Production 1978 - 1979 Certifications

Intelligence Photography (Spy Craft) - US Navy School Of Intelligence Advanced 24p Digital Cinematography - The Santa Fe Film & Television Workshops 4

Honors & Awards

Best Documentary - Athens Film Festival 1990

For the MPI Home Video production of "The FBI's War Against Black American", which was an authorized remake of my 1983 documentary "The Black Panthers: A Violent End" Technical Excellence Award - New York International Film Festival 1988 For the production of "The Difference You Make"

6th Fleet Letter Of Commendation - US Navy 1980

for exemplary performance in Photographic Work Center Supervision" Letter Of Commendation - US Navy 1992

demonstrated superior technical and creative skills in producing a top quality videotape that is seen by more than one million visitors to the USS Constitution each year." (Rear Admiral T.F. Hall)

1st Place Merit Award - U.S. Navy Office Of Information Dec 1992

exemplary achievement for Special Television Program" Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award - US Navy 1992

the highest honor a military television production can receive." Rear Admiral T.F. Hall, U.S. Navy

Emmy - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2000

“Aids: It’s Not Over” – ‘Outstanding Achievement for Information Programs – Emmy Award for Single Public Affairs Program’

Emmy - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2000

“Up N’ Running” - ‘Outstanding Achievement for Children’s Programming - Emmy Award for Children’s or Teen Series’

Emmy - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2000

“Around Town Saturday Night” - ‘Outstanding Achievement for Entertainment Programming – Emmy Award for Single Entertainment Program or Series’

my love affairs with optics and image-making began early discovering my Mother’s prized 35mm film camera and the magic of photography learned in grade school...

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