AJ Meinigner
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Seasoned film professional offering years of experience in various leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting the needs of the production, and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Passionate filmmaker, experienced on set, with a desire to grow and collaborate with other industry professionals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer/Director
"The Last Stall" (AJ Meininger, 2023)
San Francisco, CA
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Wrote, directed, shot and edited short film project with $5,000 micro budget.
- Coordinated all heads of department, successfully conveying artistic vision in all areas.
Director/Writer
"Solace" (AJ Meininger, 2022)
San Francisco, CA
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed, filmed, edited and produced short film
- Wrote, directed and edited film.
- Collaborated with head of departments to create lighting tone, shot list, shooting schedule, art department, and sound design.
Director/Producer
"Wandering Switchback" (AJ Meininger, 2022)
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Wrote and directed short reflexive documentary.
- Created story lines, complied found footage, edited project on premier pro.
1st Assistant Director
San Francisco State Cinematographer Master Class
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinated 30+ students in a soundstage learning environment.
- Determined gear needed for classes and artistic vision of ASC cinematographers.
- Organized and implemented lectures and production demonstrations on sound stage.
2nd Assistant Director
"Sweet Nothing" (Robby Kendall, 2023)
Emeryville, CA
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Daily Call Sheets
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
- Managed client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
Assitant Director
"Breathe Darling" (Ariana Jimenez, 2022)
San Jose, CA
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
Producer/Writer
"Pride Of Puglia" (DJ Chan, 2022)
Bari, Italy
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Wrote and conducted interviews with respondents.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
1st Assistant Camera
"The Most Violent Death" (Juan Aguirre, 2022)
San Francisco, CA.
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
Education
Master of Arts - Cinema
06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
05.2023
- Study Abroad: Bari, Italy, International Documentary Film Program
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Delta Kappa Alpha Member
- Feminist Filmmaker Fellowship Member
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
05.2023
- Professional Development: Certificate in Ethnography and Ethnic Studies.
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Skills
- Mac OS
- Audacity Audio Software
- Adobe Systems: Adobe Premiere Pro
- Davinci Resolve
- Final Draft
- Project Management
- Location Scouting
- Script Research and Information Sourcing
- Film Directing
- Strong Communicator
- Cast and Crew Supervision
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Writer/Director - "The Last Stall" (AJ Meininger, 2023)
04.2023 - 04.2023
1st Assistant Director - San Francisco State Cinematographer Master Class
01.2023 - 05.2023
2nd Assistant Director - "Sweet Nothing" (Robby Kendall, 2023)
01.2023 - 02.2023
1st Assistant Camera - "The Most Violent Death" (Juan Aguirre, 2022)
12.2022 - 12.2022
Assitant Director - "Breathe Darling" (Ariana Jimenez, 2022)
11.2022 - 11.2022
Director/Writer - "Solace" (AJ Meininger, 2022)
10.2022 - 10.2022
Producer/Writer - "Pride Of Puglia" (DJ Chan, 2022)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Director/Producer - "Wandering Switchback" (AJ Meininger, 2022)
06.2022 - 06.2022
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Cinema
San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Arts, Cinema
San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology