Christopher Alessi
Filmmaker/Photographer/DP
New York, NY
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thechrisalessi.com
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Videography/Photography 2020 - Present
● Pre-production: Script revisions, storyboarding, shot lists and lighting planning.
● Production: Camera setup, operation, lighting and audio recording.
● Post-production: Data management, editing, sound design, color grading and exporting.
● Writer, director, and cinematographer with experience in narrative and documentary film, and commercials for fashion, real estate, and sports—specializing in fashion storytelling.
Business Operator - TheWeekendVibesco 2020 - Present
● Make financial and logistical decisions that benefit the company.
● Consult with potential clients and collaborators.
● Utilize social media to broaden market reach.
● Design and maintain the website (theweekendvibesco.com). Creative Multimedia Intern - ICER Brands Jan 2024 - May 2024
● Deliver high-quality visuals for e-commerce and social media.
● Leverage photography and videography to create engaging content.
● Collaborate on innovative strategies for social media campaigns.
● Craft compelling scripts, storyboards and shot lists for commercials. Assistant Director - Gross Anatomy Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
● Script & storyboard revisioning, direct lighting/sound set up, scheduling logistics and directing actors.
Ocean Lifeguard - Fire Island 2019 - Present
● Ability to communicate effectively with beachgoers, colleagues and emergency personnel.
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY May 2024 Bachelor of Science in Film and Media
-Minor in English Writing
American University of Rome January 2023 - May 2023 International Semester
ABOUT ME
I am 22 years of age and a recent
graduate from FIT. I'm extremely
passionate about visual storytelling
both through film and photography.
My interest in the arts stems from my
experiences abroad which intensified
my drive to capture the beauty of the
world.
SKILLS
-Strong problem-solving, teamwork,
and communication.
-Preproduction: Screenwriting,
storyboarding, and shot-listing.
-Directing, camera operation, lighting.
-Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci, Avid, &
proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
-Narrative/Doc Films, and Studio
Photoshoots.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
Eagle Scout Award
Surf Level 1
First-Aid
CPR
PROJECTS
Senior Thesis Film
Brooklyn Cloth Photo/Film Shoot
Balenciaga Inspired Ad
Aurora(International Short Film)