Blake Kraft – ***** Cadoz Dr. Austin Texas ***** Phone: 417-***-****

Email: adz21m@r.postjobfree.com https://blakekraft8.wixsite.com/blakefilmproductions

Vimeo: Vimeo.com/blakekraft

OBJECTIVE

Filmmaker/Actor seeking full time position in the radio, TV and film/acting industry.

CINEMATOGRAPHY/DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION SKILLS

Audio: Audio board, Adobe Audition, Radio station audio/music; Lower and raise the volume of the audio, Operate microphones and give clear voiceover.

Video: Able to follow instructions during video shots; Knowledge in TV production; Shoot focused, steady and accurate shots while shooting video; Adobe Premiere.

Camera: Camera operation including switches and buttons on DSLR, Canon and Panasonic cameras; familiar with placing camera on tripod before shooting and set up media equipment neatly for each production. Also great at lighting and directing for when each film is shot. I'm also great with operating studio cameras and have great lighting skills as well to make sure lighting is just right for every shot.

Editing: Edit and clear parts of video and audio clips; Add title and credits to a production; Add timer (bars and tone) before the production starts; Edit scripts and storyboards. Making the edited productions look smooth, professional and at high quality. Also good at making in/out points.

EDUCATION

Missouri State University, Springfield MO

Bachelor’s Degree- Mass Media: Digital Film Production, Graduated May 2019

Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield MO

Certificate of Achievement– Electronic Media Production, Graduated May 2016

Dean’s List - Fall 2014 and Fall 2017 Semesters

Graduation GPA: 3.14

AWARDS

SkillsUSA - Won 2nd place in Audio Production; 1st place in written test for Television Production - March 2015

SkillsUSA - Won 3rd place in Broadcast News Production and was the Floor Director on the team - March 2016

Student Short Film “Zero” Won Best Documentary/Reality Short - Ozark Mountain Webfest - 2018 - 2019

Documentary Short Film "Kraft Minded" Won 2ND Place Short Film of 2022 - Alamo City Film Festival - San Antonio TX - July 2022

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

“Not Too Far from Here” short film in Branson MO with Costello Films – Sep 14th 2019

“Witness at Tornillo” documentary on border of Mexico with Carbon Trace Productions 2018 – 2019

"Inherent Qualities" short horror film in Austin Texas with Jim Govea - July 2nd - 3rd 2020

"The Cause of Death" short dark comedy film in Dallas Texas at Bryan Tower with Tim McCarthy - November 2020

"Vivian" short horror film in Austin Texas with New Revolution Studios - December 2020 - February 2021

"Routine" short horror film in Austin Texas with Jim Govea - March 2021 - April 2021

GAFFER/KEY GRIP/GRIP EXPERIENCE

Key Grip - "Vivian" short horror film in Austin Texas with New Revolution Studios - December 2020 - February 2021

CAMERA OPERATING/1st AC/2nd AC EXPERIENCE

1st AC - “Dow the Cubicle” short comedy film in St Louis MO with Bug Juice Productions February 8th – 9th 2020

Camera Operator/Video Switcher "Live Shows" with Paradox Productions Studio in Austin Texas - December 2020 - September 2021

Camera Operator - Gateway Church North Campus in Austin Texas - July 2021 - Present

Camera Operator - Karaoke Live TV Show - Austin Public TV Studio - June 2022 - Present

VIDEOGRAPHY/VIDEO EDITING EXPERIENCE

Videographer/Editor – Themed Entertainment Association Club at Missouri State University (Fall 2017 to Spring 2018)

Videographer/Photographer - Outdoor Adventures at Missouri State University (Fall 2016 – Spring 2019)

Videographer/Photographer - Camp Barnabas Teas Trail (June 25 – June 30 2017)

Assistant Editor - Academic Media Production Guild Club at Missouri State University (Fall 2017 – Spring 2018)

Lead Editor - Student Short Film “Tandem” Missouri State University (Spring 2018 Semester)

Videographer – Life.Church - Springfield MO - August 2019 – February 2020

AUDIO EXPERIENCE

“The Missing Deduction” short film with BKD Video Production Company – February 19th 2020

"Live Shows" with Paradox Productions Studio - December 2020 - September 2021

ACTING EXPERIENCE

Extra in music video at Westport Coffee House Theater in Kansas City MO - October 9th 2019

Zombie in student short film “Thriller” at Missouri State University – October 29th – 30th 2019

Zack in short film “Who Gets To Keep The Dog” in Springfield MO – November 3rd 2019

Gamer in short french film "Infidele" in Austin TX with Paradox Productions - July 2021

Mr. Thomas homeless man in short film "A Helping Hand From A Stranger" with Generation Hope Studios - Austin TX - January 28th 2022

FILM FESTIVALS

Lead Technical Supervisor/Videographer/Assistant Editor – Branson International Film

Festival/Awards Banquet (April 5th – April 7th 2019)

Ticket Scanner/Ballot Giver - Other Worlds Film Festival in Austin TX - December 3rd - 4th 2021

Conference Techie - SXSW Film Festival in Austin TX - March 11th - 13th 2022

Set up/take down/videographer - Lake Travis Film Festival in Austin TX - September 16th - 17th 2022

MEDIA INTERNSHIPS

Videographer/Assistant Editor/Teleprompter Operator/News Writer at KOLR10 TV Station

Springfield Missouri (January 2019 – May 2019)

Videographer/Assistant Editor/Footage Cataloger for Carbon Trace Productions group at Missouri State University (January 2019 – May 2019)

Editing Software

Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Audition, Lightroom, Character Animator and Animate.

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