Brooks Bowden
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Hi! I'm Brooks. I am a tenacious filmmaker with a proven track record in storytelling and visual innovation, notably with my full-length feature: "The 26th Arsenal". I had the opportunity to apply last year and even reached the interview stage! Now, I'm excited to be back and ready for another chance. I am skilled in frame designing & shooting and collaboration. I've shown adaptability across various roles from director to editor. I have worked with applicants, current students, and alumni in numerous Florida State shoots and facilities. I recently achieved a premiere at CMX Theaters, demonstrating relentless determination and a deep passion for filmmaking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriter, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Numerous of my own music videos for my music
Tallassee, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Learned how to elegantly connect music and film and how important it is to get right.
- Created cinematic environments such as an endless black void.
- Built and presented visual metaphors fostering deeper audience interpretation.
- Gained insight into the creation of the arts through the process of making music for the past 7 years and connected that to my film work.
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Full Length Feature: "The 26th Arsenal"
Tallahassee & High Springs, FL
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Created story from scratch and fleshed out into script format.
- Designed and built an intricate survivalist camp set environment central to the plot.
- Utilized creative lighting, camera angles, and movement to capture feelings and convey a creative vision while using minimalistic equipment, heavy time constraints, and a harsh shooting environment.
- Directed actors to create a vision for the film, and bring the script to life (On set, I was the entire crew. The only occasional help I had was an actor stepping in to script supervise.)
- I spent the last five months editing and polishing the project as a whole in post-production.
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Full Length Documentary: "Beyond The Ball"
Tallahassee , FL
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Fleshed out the idea about the important effects of a local/international over-40's pickup soccer group on the mental health of its members into a full documentary structure.
- Lit, organized, and filmed interviews on set of members including the Director of the FSU Psychotherapy Clinic, published author, and original member of this soccer group Dr. Thomas Joiner.
- Used mobile camera techniques to capture the games in an elegant fashion.
- Edited for 3 months and premiered the documentary at CMX Theaters, Fallschase to a full 176-seat theater. (I learned from this experience how to negotiate with theaters and got to go in back rooms and learn how they run. Also learned how to act at a premiere of your own.)
- Got connected with the creator of ESPN 30-For-30 documentaries through FSU Athletics. (I was also offered two more jobs to create documentaries on the stories of two different crucial local companies)
Second AC & PA on "It Ends"
Alex Ullom & Class of 2020 BFA Crew
Tallahassee, FL
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Arranged necessary tools for both interior and exterior photography.
- Worked in the Torchlight Center with the VP Screen
- Slated every shot through the production and kept track of scene schedule.
- Assisted camera team with lens changes and spotting.
- Ran and rigged lighting on location
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinate production activities.
- Assisted the camera team with lens changes and spotting.
- Ran and rigged lighting on location.
Intern & PA
LB Bunch - Torchlight Center FSU
Midway, FL
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the production of various commercials and films on set.
- Learned about the virtual production screen/wall in person and took a course on how it works.
- Collaborated with actors and different crews on their projects with the wall
- Created a sizzle reel on the projects we worked on at the studio.
Actor
"Against The Spread" - Mitch Cole
Bristol, FL
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from director.
- Maintained a professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Learned from a new perspective of a film set (Gained skills like blocking and the physicality of camera movement in mobile scenes that I have applied to my work now).
- Recognized the value of fostering strong relationships between actors and directors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawton Chiles High
Tallahassee, FL05-2024
Skills
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Optimism
- Communication & People Skills
- Accountability
- Relentless Determination
- Deeply Passionate About Filmmaking And The Opportunity To Collaborate With Close Friends Professionally
- Story Writing & Development
- Frame Designing, & Shooting
- Casting & Direction
- DM Certified Editing (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop)
- Extensive Set Design
- Lighting Design & Building
Timeline
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Full Length Documentary: "Beyond The Ball"
11.2023 - 09.2024
Actor
"Against The Spread" - Mitch Cole
10.2023 - 10.2023
Intern & PA
LB Bunch - Torchlight Center FSU
08.2023 - 04.2024
Second AC & PA on "It Ends"
Alex Ullom & Class of 2020 BFA Crew
06.2023 - 05.2024
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Full Length Feature: "The 26th Arsenal"
12.2020 - 12.2024
Songwriter, Director, Cinematographer, & Editor
Numerous of my own music videos for my music
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lawton Chiles High
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