Benjamin Felson
Boston,MA
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Sound Recordist, Production Assistant and Councilor possessing technical and social skillsets. Capable video editor with backgrounds in both writing and directing. Aims to foster and participate in a create, cooperative environments in work place in both employee and leadership roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Camp Councilor
Fun Under The Sun Summer Camp
Santa Monica, California
07.2021 - 07.2026
- Instructed students of the Camp on how to write, director, star, and produce their own short film
- Taught basics of screenwriting, direction, cinematography, production design, and screen acting within a classroom setting
- Edited clips and final mix of resulting student film(s)
- Assisted in projector and speaker setup for various camp screenings and events
Production Sound Recordist
Emerson Independent Video
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Production Assistant - Things to Remember
Sergio Lopez
Santa Monica, California
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in gear retrieval for lenses, set items, shoot errands and inventory
- Unloaded and assisted in set design materials and props
- Provided concessions to members of the cast and crew
Production Assistant
Samantha Mei Paull
Portland, Oregon
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in production design of principle filming locations
- Helped set up concessions, set equipment, and film props
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles utilized in scenes and for production
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Emerson College
Boston 05.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
06-2025
Skills
- General editing software proficiency
- Event organization and management
- Capable laborer
- Experienced Writer/Director
- Communicable and collaborative
- Work well with children and pre-teens
- Socially perceptive
Accomplishments
- 2019 Reflections Art Contest District Award - Excellence in Film Production
- 2025 Reflections Art Contest School Award - Excellence in Literature
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Play doubles-tennis
- Violinist
- Bass Drummer
Education and Training
other,true,other
Languages
3,3
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Production Sound Recordist
Emerson Independent Video
03.2026 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Arts -
Emerson College
05.2025 - Current
Production Assistant - Things to Remember
Sergio Lopez
02.2025 - 02.2025
Production Assistant
Samantha Mei Paull
06.2023 - 06.2023
Camp Councilor
Fun Under The Sun Summer Camp
07.2021 - 07.2026
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School