Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Best Short Screenplay Nomination: Indie International film and screenplay festival
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Benjamin Gilson

Shirley,MA

Summary

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Driven and imaginative, with passion for storytelling and visual arts. Possesses solid foundation in film theory and editing techniques, with technical proficiency in camera operation and post-production software. Capable of creating compelling visual and written narratives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales

Corporate Sports and Entertainment
  • - Built strong relationships with clients while selling ad space for MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL teams, including the Boston Red Sox yearbook.
  • - Learned to understand client needs and communicate solutions — skills transferable to creative briefs and production workflows.

Sales & Marketing Rep

Techtronic Industries
  • - Promoted top-tier power tool brands at one of the highest-volume Home Depot stores in New England.
  • Visual merchandising standards and product presentation — applicable to setting up shoots and managing gear.

Selection Comimttee

Austin Film Festival
06.2025 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Producer Intern

BronxNet
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • - Assisted with live production of the morning talk show Open Tuesday, operating the teleprompter for real-time on-air support.
  • - Coordinated guest casting and segment planning to ensure engaging and diverse content for viewers.
  • - Gained hands-on experience in studio production, broadcast equipment, and collaborative storytelling.

Screenwriter

Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current
  • Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.
  • Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting and industry standards, resulting in polished scripts.
  • Enhanced script quality through multiple revisions, refining dialogue and action sequences for maximum effect.
  • Nomination for Best Short Screenplay at the Indie International Film and Screenplay Festival held in Vienna Austria.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media Production Concentration

Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
12.2023

Skills

  • Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid
  • Production Tools: Lighting setup, Audio recording, Teleprompter operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Reliable Creative Problem Solver Strong Communicator Team-Oriented Detail-Oriented
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Writing:
  • Character development
  • Emotional resonance

Timeline

Selection Comimttee

Austin Film Festival
06.2025 - Current

Screenwriter

Self-employeed
03.2024 - Current

Producer Intern

BronxNet
06.2023 - 08.2023

National Sales

Corporate Sports and Entertainment

Sales & Marketing Rep

Techtronic Industries

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Media Production Concentration

Manhattan College

Best Short Screenplay Nomination: Indie International film and screenplay festival

Nominated for my short script "Cell Connection". I was invited to the Gala in Vienna, Austria in December 2025