Freelance Writer
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EXPERIENCE
WRITER
Freelance, Los Angeles, CA / Jul 2013 - Present
Articles on Film, including long form critical writing.
Https://offscreen.com/view/nichols_trilogy
Medium articles about all things current and political, especially trends in Youtube, twitch, and social media culture. Https://medium.com/@Harfilm_13298/context-matters-doesnt- mean-f ree-speech-doesn-t-ae9fd23acc1c
Freelance work surrounding local community and issues https://armenianweekly.com/author/harut-akopyan/
FILMMAKER & VIDEOGRAPHER
Freelance, Los Angeles, CA / Feb 2008 - Mar 2017
•https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1989419/
•Worked independently in various positions such as Producer, Writer, Director, Sound Design, etc.
• Edited video files and performed sound mixing.
• Operated dollies and tripods in film shoots.
INSTRUCTOR AND ORGANIZER
AAA Chess School, Los Angeles Apr 2006 - Mar 2016
Marketing for chess club activities.
Organized several tournaments throughout the year, both scholastic as well as community fundraising events involving the local Police and Fire departments.
Taught chess classes and camps of up to forty students from beginner to advanced levels.
DIRECTOR OF OPERTIONS
ANIMAZING SPOTLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL, Los Angeles, CA / Mar 2009 - Aug 2013
Coordinated scheduling for speakers from Disney, MTV, and PIXAR.
Screened Animation Films for competition.
Edited classic animation reels for audience viewing LANGUAGES
Proficient in written and
Conversational Armenian
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EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Northridge
Completed coursework towards M.A
(Jan 2007)
Creative Writing with an
emphasis on Screenwriting
CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Northridge
Completed coursework towards B.A
(Jan 2005)
Video Editing, Lighting,
sound design, etc.
Filmed short films on
multiple film and video
cameras
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Adobe Premiere, Final Cut,
Experience with Video and
Lighting equipment
REFERENCES
Adrian Mojica, Digital Director
FOX Nashville 615-***-****
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Michael Johnson KCBS/KCAL
Videographer/Photojournalist
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H A R U T A K O P Y A N
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