Carolann K. Lepe
Summary
Aspiring, passionate Filmmaker and Photographer with a background in handling multiple tasks in different film productions and photo job assignments. Adept at planning and completing high-quality, artistic shots and edits. Organized and dependable on a working studio lot. Offering 10 years of experience in artistic creations with an eye to the business of filmmaking and photography. Highly motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the film industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
The Walt Disney Company
10.2022 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various assignments leveraging camera gear and equipment to achieve creative vision.
- Assisted guests with creative ideas for photo needs utilizing natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain guest happiness.
- Assisted guests in selecting poses, incorporating wardrobe and utilizing backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Collaborated with other photographers to capture special occasions.
Tour Associate
Warner Bros. Discovery
12.2024 - 01.2025
• Transported visitors around the lot of a working studio from sets to soundstages.
• Enhanced visitor engagement by delivering little-known stories of how Hollywood magic is made behind the camera.
• Guided groups of up to 14 people on scheduled tours.
• Assisted visiting talent from productions with any necessary accommodations or resources needed.
• Captured memorable moments by photographing visitors on various sets throughout the tour.
Sales Associate
Vans, A VF Company
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
- Received "Star of the Week" in 2022 by meeting targeted goals through selling performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2022
Skills
- Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and other Adobe Products
- Still frame content shots, video/photo editing, and lighting
- Performance improvement
- Proficient with Canon and Nikon
- On-set operations
Accomplishments
- 2015/2016 The Directing Change Program and Film Contest – State Regional Recognition Suicide Prevention High School, Riverside County, 3rd place “Keep No Secrets”
- Dean's List 2018-2022
- Member of the 2022 curatorial team (Operations Committee) for San Francisco State University's 62nd Film Finals Festival
- 2022 Directorial Debut – Romantic Drama Short Film "Dying Flame"
- 2022 Film: "Wind River" (Student Remake) – Editor
- 2022 Film: "No Nuts" – First Assistant Camera and Editor
Timeline
Tour Associate
Warner Bros. Discovery
12.2024 - 01.2025
Photographer
The Walt Disney Company
10.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Vans, A VF Company
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
San Francisco State University
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