Eli Rubinson

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https://elirubinsonfilms.wixsite.com/mysite

Education

American University, School of Communications Washington, DC GPA 3.89 Graduating May 2024

Film & Media Studies Major

Creative Writing Minor

FAMU Prague, CZ

Study abroad intensive film program taught by experienced filmmakers. January-May 2023 Emphasis on independent filmmaking, shooting on 16mm. The Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY

GPA 3.65 Graduated May 2020

National High School Institute at Northwestern University Evanston, IL Five-week intensive film production program taught by professional instructors June-July 2019 Took classes in Microbudget Filmmaking, Directing Actors, Visual Storytelling, etc. Relevant Experience

Independent Filmmaker 2014-Present

“Song of Myself” (TBD) Co-Director/Writer/Editor

Wrote script and cast dozens of actors using Backstage. Managed talent and associated logistics. Scouted locations to shoot in Manhattan and the surrounding area. Coordinated ten weeks of production, oversaw film score, editing, and created promotional content. Raised money and budgeted the project with precision. Submitted the film to multiple festivals.

“As Remembered” (2021) Co-Director/Writer/Editor/Director of Photography/Actor Logline: A man remembers a last encounter with his friend at four different moments in his life.

“The Imposter” (2020) Director/Writer/Editor/Director of Photography/Actor Logline: A teenager wakes up to find another version of himself.

“The Clock” collection (2016-2020) Co-Director/Writer/Editor/Director of Photography/Actor A project consisting of over forty short films made monthly during the four years of high school, showcasing the artistic growth of the filmmakers involved.

Video Services Intern, Pagoni VR New York, NY

• Edited and worked on preproduction for marketing videos May-August 2021

• Recorded footage inside virtual reality program

• Designed website and marketing materials

Food Runner, Field Club of Greenwich Greenwich, CT

• Interacted with customers and line cooks in fast-paced environment May-August 2022 Technical Proficiencies

Adobe Premiere Pro, WriterDuet Professional Scriptwriting Software, Final Draft, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, various DSLR and video camera models, 16mm film and film cameras, light meters, experience gaffing with HMI’s, tungsten, and Kino Flo lights.