Ben Andrews
Williamston,MI
Summary
As an artist, my first goal with any project is to channel timely experiences in collaboration with a diverse group of creatives to help shape the world and perspective of future generations. Adept in documentary filmmaking and overseeing small and independent media productions. Well-rounded in all positions, from set photographer to director.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ten and Gun Generation (Senior Thesis Film)
Ahimot Lab
Ithaca, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Behind The Scenes Videographer
- Content creator for crowdfunding page and film social media page
- Filmed, edited and produced three BTS short films for crowdfunding page
- Filmed, edited, and produced full-length BTS Documentary (1:10:34)
- Transcribed English dialogue to produce closed captions for all content
Lovebird (Senior Thesis Film)
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Served as 1st AC
- Used Aaton XTR Prod Super 16mm and URSA Mini Pro 4.6k G2
- Provided access to, oversaw and managed URSA Mini Pro 4.6k G2 with workshop certification
- Handled Kodak Eastman Double-X B&W Negative Film 7222 (16mm, 400' Rolls, Single Perf)
- Loaded/unloaded film magazines in changing bag
- Transported and built/disassembled tripods and camera rigs
- Transported equipment on and off set
- Changed batteries
- Slate
Filmmaker
Provident Charter School
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Filmed a middle school performance of the SpongeBob Broadway Musical for dyslexic children
- On-stage sound recording (Personal Zoom H5)
- Video Editing
- Three camera set-up
- Sony FS5 II
- Sony A7III
- Canon XL1 Video Cam (x2)
- Produced full-length video of the production (1:14:40)
Warehouse Nightshift
Cencora
Williamston, MI
3 2021 - 8 2021
- High performing product picker in fast-paced environment
- Stayed statistically among most proficient workers
- 40 - 50 hour weeks
- Implemented daily practices of safety and care for products, customers, and coworkers.
Education
Three Years - Film
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2024
New Media -
Wilson Talent Center
Mason, MI06-2021
High School Diploma -
Williamston High School
Williamston, MI06-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, etc)
- proficient in producing and printing exceptional quality photos and videos in any environment
- Proficient in industry standard strobe lights, lighting setups, and softboxes
- Proficient in Photo manipulation
- Proficient in developing and contact printing 16mm film
- Proficient in foley and sound production
- Trained for work on professional film sets
- Can work exceptionally independently and team oriented
- Creative writing
- Strong knowledge in HTML and JavaScript
- Film continuity
- Production/equipment management
Accomplishments
- James B. Pendleton Student Research and Production Grant | Ithaca College - Spring 2023
- James B. Pendleton Student Research and Production Grant | Ithaca College - Fall 2022
- Digital Cinema Production States 3rd Place | Skills USA Michigan - Spring 2021
- Skills USA Michigan Statesman Award | Skills USA Michigan - Spring 2021
Certification
- Driver's License (Dec 2023 - Dec 2027)
Timeline
Lovebird (Senior Thesis Film)
Ithaca College
04.2024 - 04.2024
Ten and Gun Generation (Senior Thesis Film)
Ahimot Lab
03.2024 - 05.2024
Filmmaker
Provident Charter School
03.2024 - 03.2024
Warehouse Nightshift
Cencora
3 2021 - 8 2021
Three Years - Film
Ithaca College
New Media -
Wilson Talent Center
High School Diploma -
Williamston High School
- Driver's License (Dec 2023 - Dec 2027)
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