Bill Smelser
Savannah,GA
Summary
Experienced with directing, producing, and editing films that push conventions. Utilizes strong visual storytelling and technical skills to create memorable cinematic experiences. Track record of working collaboratively with diverse teams to bring creative visions to life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Kitchen
Urban Deli
02.2023 - Current
- Cooked food for prep and to order as main BOH member.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed food orders.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for new kitchen staff and training.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes. Created specials.
- Established the master kitchen system through Notion and Square. Designed order guides and scheduling pages. Rewrote all recipes with photographed instructions and filed them digitally.
Director/Writer
"WALLA!" Short Film
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conceptualized and shot a dark comedy film over the course of a year.
- Coordinated art direction, cinematography, costume design ensuring cohesion between all elements of the film.
- Implemented creative solutions to create an efficient microbudget film without compromising artistic vision.
- Scored film using acoustic instruments and sample-based production.
- Designed impactful motion graphics for titling and credits.
Visual Media Editor
Freelance
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Edited content for various popular YouTube clients via freelance websites and recommendation.
- Responsible for the timeline, graphics, audio editing, and subtitles. Full post-production responsibility.
- Worked with clients to enhance SEO compatibility.
- Created compelling thumbnails and graphic promotions to compliment the content of budding internet personalities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06.2024
Skills
- SOFTWARE
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Ableton Live
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- 35mm Photography
- Music Composition
- Film Editing
- Film Directing
- Storyboard Art
- Acting/Singing
Certification
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Director/Writer
"WALLA!" Short Film
06.2023 - 05.2024
Head of Kitchen
Urban Deli
02.2023 - Current
Visual Media Editor
Freelance
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television
Savannah College of Art And Design
Selected Works
● "The Straw Lady" - Social Media/Script Supervisor/Composer
● "Cloth and Wire" -Writer/Director/Composer/Colorist
● "One Brick Short" -Director
● "Stay" - Assistant Director
● "I Think It's Funny" - Script Supervisor
● "Mistress" - Male Lead
● "Brewing Demons" - Sound Recordist/Boom Operator