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Aidan Sparks

Aidan Sparks

Boston,MA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated filmmaker with a great attention to detail in every aspect of movie making. Experienced in screenwriting, directing, and shooting independent short films and videos throughout high school. Additionally adept at managing production projects and leading teams of people on set as a director. Committed to bringing the best out of team members through encouragement and constructive feedback.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Support Specialist

Tufte TV Studio
Boston, MA
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop expertise in the equipment and software within the Tufte TV studios and control rooms, such as the lighting grid, the TV cameras, and the live switcher.
  • Vend equipment to student projects from the TV studio office.
  • Address questions about student projects, troubleshoot equipment problems, and resolve software issues.

Crew Member

AMC Theatres
Dublin, OH
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated cash registers to process customer transactions for tickets and concession items.
  • Maintained a clean environment by sweeping floors, cleaning bathrooms, and wiping down concession areas.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing questions or concerns from guests promptly and politely.

School Event Videographer

Hilliard City Schools
Hilliard, OH
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Commissioned by various Hilliard middle and high schools to record video and audio for school events and performances.
  • Set up and operate video cameras, tripods, and audio recorders.

On Set

Experience
  • Ollie and Paige, Independent - Writer/Director/DP/Editor
  • Loose Ends, Independent - Writer/Director/DP
  • The Closing Shift, Independent - Writer/Director/DP
  • Joeltrane Music Video, Independent - Director/DP
  • Brownie Sale, Independent - Writer/Director/DP
  • Life in the Real World, EIV - Grip
  • CEO Master Class, Actuality Media - Production Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Davidson High School
Hilliard, OH
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2028

Skills

  • Screenwriting
  • Film directing
  • Production management
  • Team leadership
  • Video camera operation
  • Lighting techniques
  • Video editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro expertise
  • Logic Pro expertise
  • Photography

Accomplishments

  • Best Film at Hilliard Film Festival for Closing Shift
  • Audience Choice Award at Hilliard Film Festival for Closing Shift

Timeline

Technical Support Specialist

Tufte TV Studio
09.2024 - Current

Crew Member

AMC Theatres
06.2024 - 08.2024

School Event Videographer

Hilliard City Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024

On Set

Experience

High School Diploma -

Davidson High School

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts

Emerson College
Aidan Sparks