MARK ARELLANO
Video Producer
Based In Northern California & Southern Utah
Summary
Experienced producer with proven track record for delivering a diverse and engaging array of video storytelling to a broad range of audiences and platforms, using the latest visual tools and techniques. Creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery. Expertise in video production techniques, logistics and asset management. Analytical and creative with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Producer & Cofounder
Conscious Creative
San Francisco
2002 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate all pre-production aspects, including conceptualizing, writing, budgeting, scheduling, casting, crewing, and location scouting. Includes planning video shoots in studio, on location, and remotely.
- Oversee and coordinate all production aspects, including shooting, lighting, sound recording, and directing.
- Oversee and coordinate all post-production aspects, including video editing, motion graphics design, sound mixing, compositing, and archival footage, stock art, and royalty-free music selection.
- Manage logistics and distribution for timely delivery, on schedule and on budget.
Production & Development Associate
Miramax Films
Los Angeles
1999 - 2001
- Read and reviewed countless feature length screenplays submitted by Hollywood's top screenwriters and creative agencies, and made green light recommendations to senior level development executives. Several screenplays went on to become blockbuster and/or Oscar-nominated films.
Festival Coordinator & Copy Editor
Slamdance Film Festival
Park City & Hollywood
1998 - 2001
- Coordinated all personnel and logistics for film festivals in Park City, Utah and Cannes, France.
- Using standard printers' marks, strengthened content of website, printed programs, and various other media materials through proofreading and editing. Checked and corrected copy to indicate and correct errors in grammar, arrangement or spelling for a variety of online content and printed collateral.
Education
Film Theory & Film Production
University Of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA 06.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
ProofreadingSound
Field production
Copywriting
Copyediting
Videography
Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Digital video production process
Field production
Strong graphic and visual sense
Proofreading
Creative writing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
Nat'l Ass'n of Latino Independent Producers
National Assn. of Independent Writers & Editors
International Documentary Association
International Mountain Bicycling Association
Timeline
Film Theory & Film Production
University Of California - Los Angeles
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University Of California - Davis
06.1994 - 06.1997
Festival Coordinator & Copy Editor
Slamdance Film Festival
1998 - 2001
Production & Development Associate
Miramax Films
1999 - 2001
Producer & Cofounder
Conscious Creative
2002 - Current