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Bennie Woodell

Antioch,IL

Summary

I graduated from Columbia in 2006 with my Bachelors in Film/Video and have enjoyed working in production in various roles and capacities since then. I've worked in the Chicagoland area, Los Angeles, and China. I have a lot of experience with various cameras and programs, and what I don't know now I can pick up real quick. Not only can I do production work, but I can help with post whether it's animation, editing, archiving, whatever. Ultimately though, I'm excited to even have the opportunity to apply for this job as I've always looked back fondly at the few months that I worked the Chicago Slaughter games. I love film production, I love football, I've been a fan of the Chicago Bears and have watched every week since I was 10 years old, and the thought of being able to make a career combining my love of filmmaking with working for the Bears really would be a dream come true. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/Editor, Various Projects, Freelance

Freelance
01.2005 - Current
  • Directed nine feature films, one being a Chinese co-production, and a sitcom that aired worldwide
  • Currently produce a weekly Shabbat service for JLTV as well as am directing/animating a children's show titled RebbeTales
  • Edited twelve feature films, many short films, and commercials
  • Won many awards

3D Animator

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

I have been freelance animating eLearning courses. I look at the script and animate the character talking to the viewer, or any other animations that need to be done.

I also do 3D modeling for these clients for various projects as well such as houses.

Post Production Coordinator Behind the Scenes

Dances With Films Film Festival
01.2015 - Current
  • Shot B Roll footage of the festival as well as post screening interviews and industry seminars
  • Conducted interviews of the festival attendees for a media package
  • Edited together a daily recap video
  • Compile an archive of the festival

Transcriptionist and Digitizer

Media Recall/Deluxe
01.2009 - Current
  • Transcribed shows like the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, FBI wire taps, the Oprah Winfrey Show, documentaries for Ackerman McQueen Advertising Agency among others.
  • Digitzed Digi-Beta tapes of the archival shows listed above, as well as others.

QC Operator

Deluxe
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • QC'd theatrical releases for Warner Brothers, as well as their TV show archive, as well as films and TV shows from MGM


Post Production Assistant

Modern Family
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Picked up hard drive and materials from post house
  • Burned DVD's of dailies and delivered them
  • Went on runs when needed
  • Composited green screen footage
  • Denoised footage
  • Whatever task that came up to help keep post running smooth.
  • I was filling in for their regular post PA which is why I was there only eight or nine weeks.

Camera Operator

Chicago Slaughter
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Helped set up the cameras and various equipment every week
  • Ran the main camera on the 50 yard line
  • I honestly don't remember the exact months it was, I just know I worked the 2010 season and couldn't come back the following year because I had moved to LA.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2006

Skills

  • Type 136 words a minute
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Adobe After Effects and Premiere
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • 3D animation software such as Blender, Maya, Daz 3D

Timeline

3D Animator

Freelance
05.2021 - Current

Post Production Assistant

Modern Family
08.2016 - 10.2016

QC Operator

Deluxe
01.2016 - 01.2019

Post Production Coordinator Behind the Scenes

Dances With Films Film Festival
01.2015 - Current

Camera Operator

Chicago Slaughter
01.2010 - 04.2010

Transcriptionist and Digitizer

Media Recall/Deluxe
01.2009 - Current

Director/Editor, Various Projects, Freelance

Freelance
01.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Video

Columbia College Chicago
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