Cecil Searcy
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Lights, lens and angles have been my passion for over twenty years. Starting as a camera man for local news to owning my production facility, cinematography and production have fueled my creativity.
Through out my career I have strived to create the absolute best film and video messaging for clients all over the world. Generating millions in revenue for clients through video messaging.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Real Media
Overland Park, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Producer of television commercials and corporate messaging for clients.
- Director of Photography, Post Production Supervisor
- Manager of studio and all equipment for production
- Guide post production team to develop branded elements for clients.
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, including budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
- Projects of note: If Not For Them docuseries, The Athletic NFL Show presents the NFL Draft
Owner/ Producer/ Director
Foundation Media Solutions
Kansas City, MO
10.2008 - 05.2022
- Managed daily operations of the company, from client onboarding to accounting and employee management
- Producer- Director- Director of Photography- Editor for thousands of television commercials and online videos.
- Generated millions of dollars in sales for new products through television and online advertising
- Developed marketing strategies for products and services to boost sales and brand awareness.
- Clients include: Belfonte Dairy, Porsche Club of America, United Country Real Estate, Toyota, QVC, Will it Launch Telebrands, All
Star Products, YoloTech, Manus Advertising, Nate Burkus, LG, Scanner Guard Corp, HSN, ABC, Lakeview Village
Director of Photography
Media Corp
Overland Park, KS
07.2004 - 10.2008
- Staff Director of Photography
- Responsibilities included writing and filming National and Regional Television commercials for new products launch to market.
- Maintained all equipment to be ready for any scenario.
- Recommended purchasing decisions for production team.
Education
Film And Video Production
International Film & Television Workshops
Rockport, ME08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Video Production Emphasis
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.1996
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud expert
- DaVinci Resolve editor and colorist
- Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Arri Camera systems
- Script Writer
- Sales & Business Development
- Producer
- Director
- Financial Management- Quickbooks
- Scheduling
- High Performance driver
Accomplishments
- Emmy Nominated
- Eagle Scout
- Past Master- Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
Timeline
Production Manager
Real Media
05.2023 - Current
Owner/ Producer/ Director
Foundation Media Solutions
10.2008 - 05.2022
Director of Photography
Media Corp
07.2004 - 10.2008
Film And Video Production
International Film & Television Workshops
Bachelor of Arts - Communications With Video Production Emphasis
Missouri Western State University
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