Camryn Helgeland
Chicago
Summary
Determined Video Producer focused on delivering outstanding video content. Experienced in growing vital relationships with industry leaders and experts. Focused on prioritizing budget constraints and deadlines through pre-production functions and ongoing proactive team communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Production Specialist
Independently Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw development of "Caminator" social media pages & grew follower count to over 250,000 across platforms
- Transitioned to taking on consulting clients in order to assist other pages, both personal and professional, with growth and video production
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules
- Directs, writes, films, and produces both long and short form content for clients, including advertising, educational videos, and artistic endeavors
- Develops content strategy & social media marketing plans for various brands, including Wizards Co., Hasboro, Ulta, Amazon, StartPlaying Games
- Created content & music videos to increase virality of local indie musicians, including Naked Brunch & Turning Pages
Head Costume Designer + Associate Producer
Short Film - "If The Hand Fits"
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision
- Sewed full outfits for use by main actors, puppets, and extras
- Modernized historical fashion (1830s - 1840s) through structure, patterning, and fabric
- Successfully replaced lead actress on a short timeline when needed
- Set and stayed under budget
1st Assistant Director
Short Film - "Stand Up"
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Marked script changes in accordance with director's wishes
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to storyboard shots, working with both director of photography and director
- Managed shoot schedule, call times, and served as point of contact between director and the rest of the head crew
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits
Producer
Short Film - "Trapped In A Room With My Ex During The Zombie Apocalypse""
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Led pre-production tasks including hiring crew, casting the film, setting up a budget, and planning shoot days alongside director and production team
- Purchased or rented necessary equipment while keeping within budget for the production
- Searched for and finalized locations for shooting, including any necessary insurance and permits
- Communicated with cast and crew about expectations for timeliness, cleanliness, and the director's wishes
- Stepped in to various crew positions as needed during shooting, including makeup, costuming, lighting, and sound
- Supervised post-production and led plan for festival submissions, including writing applications, networking, and coordinating a plan which uses minimal budget with the largest festival impact possible
Lead Actor
Musical - "Missed Connections"
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Originated the role of "Maggie" in original musical "Missed Connections" in both Chicago & internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life
- Learned various Southern United States accents in order to better convey the character
- Learned how to play multiple instruments, including the guitar, washboard, and percussion as required by the composer's vision
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, Film
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL09-2025
Associate of Arts - Education & Child Development
Harry S Truman City Colleges Of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2021
Skills
- Lighting techniques
- Camera operation
- Sound design
- Editing
- Scriptwriting
- Permitting
- Digital media
- Video editing
- Creative direction
- Yamdu
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Final Draft
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Professional Working
Southern Sami
Elementary
Timeline
Head Costume Designer + Associate Producer
Short Film - "If The Hand Fits"
10.2025 - 02.2026
1st Assistant Director
Short Film - "Stand Up"
06.2025 - 02.2026
Producer
Short Film - "Trapped In A Room With My Ex During The Zombie Apocalypse""
05.2025 - 01.2026
Lead Actor
Musical - "Missed Connections"
10.2024 - 08.2025
Video Production Specialist
Independently Employed
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television, Film
Northwestern University
Associate of Arts - Education & Child Development
Harry S Truman City Colleges Of Chicago