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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Chaz Zombolas

Chaz Zombolas

Chicago,IL

Summary

Multi-media storyteller, determined to find the most creative techniques to deliver stunning visuals, and content has been a burning passion. With experience in lighting, cinematography, gripping, gaffing, photography, editing/coloring has made a very reliable collaborative artist in the film industry. With the motivation to always better craft decisions, and work with others, makes an ideal candidate to bring on any set looking to hear new kinds of ideas and thinking to further the director's visions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Grip

Lakefront Pictures
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with the gaffer to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
  • Supported lighting department in achieving desired ambiance by setting up flags, bounce boards, and diffusers as needed.
  • Mentored junior grips and shared best practices, fostering teamwork and skill development within the crew.

1st Assistant Camera

Afrim Zenuni
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • "The Painted Woman" - Directed by Khafre Liggins
  • Increased shot efficiency by expertly preparing camera equipment and accessories for various shooting scenarios.
  • Collaborated with the Director of Photography to achieve desired visual effects through proper camera placement and movement.

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Neon Light Lounge
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Fall Away Music Video - Neon Light Lounge
  • Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Editor/Colorist

Cinematographer/Gaffer/Editor/Colorist

Neon Light Lounge
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • "Fall Away" Music Video- Neon Light Lounge
  • Cinematographer, Gaffer, Editor, Colorsit

Gaffer

Afrim Zenuni
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Lighting Design for SAG-AFTRA short film "Knife Fight" Directed by Afrim Zenuni
  • Developed comprehensive lighting plans, resulting in efficient workflows and streamlined set operations.
  • Worked on ladders, to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures on studio controlled rigging platforms.
  • Executed accurate light meter readings to ensure continuity of cinematographer's intended contrast design throughout the film

Equipment Loader/Striker

Bill Young Productions, Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • "BP Summit" Load in and Strike for Livestream event
  • Performed duties of setting up cable wiring for live transmition through panasonic projectors, performed duties of loading flown in equipment onto basecamp, cable and wire management for livestream coordinators.

Gaffer

Afrim Zenuni
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • "Advance Copy" Directed by Jorge Cotte
  • Created visually appealing environments through careful selection of lights and rigging elements.
  • Constructed creative light shaping to utilize the best choices for picture in limits of space.

Gaffer

Yihui Hu
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • "Secret Garden" Directed by Yihui Hu
  • Assisted in pre production to ensure on site lighting plans were possible for the cinematographer, usage of a series of sun dials, meters and measuring systems to ensure the best usage of directing natural sunlight for the Director's vision
  • Management of equipment rentals and organization of grip truck and lighting in a safe and easily accessible fashion.
  • Duties of managing up to 5,000Watts of burning bulb lights and ability to see how to prepare the shape of light in a fast paced environment

Grip

Pigasus Pictures
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Chasing the Party Written and Directed by Jessie Komitor
  • Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
  • Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
  • Collaborated with the cinematographer to achieve desired visual effects through proper lighting setups.

Grip

Pigasus Pictures LLC
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • "Chasing Buick"Written and Directed by Michael Godere
  • Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
  • Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
  • Collaborated with the cinematographer to achieve desired visual effects through proper lighting setups.

Grip

Part Time Lover Music Video
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Grip and Astera Tube Technician Artist Lexy Panterra Director Jewells Santos

Cinematographer

Darya Kudryavtseva
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • "Scorn" Short Film directed by Darya Kudryavtseva
  • Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
  • Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
  • Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.

Grip & Electric Swing

Fatfish Films
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • "OZ" Music Video
  • Management of placing and shaping in regards to the gaffer's vision, along with duties of cable management and safety protocols with the use of water on set

G&E Swing

09.2023 - 09.2023
  • OZ Music Video Director Jewells Santos Artist Maybe Roxanne

Caterer/Server

SAHMS
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Drop off/pick up for corporate and personal events, serving weddings and personal parties
  • Kitchen management and invoice management

Key Grip/Gaffer Assistance

Wrapped Candy Films
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Secret Box Short Film Lighting rigging and Creative Lighting input to Cinematographer

Set PA

Total Fun Productions
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Dirt by Rome Hero Foxes Directed by Jake Huber

Health and Saftey Production Assistant

The Viral Concierge
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Mea Culpa Directed by Tyler Perry Ran Covid tests and general health safety on set for Tyler Perry Studio film

Production Assistant

The Vinco Company
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • PA for Sag-AFTRA production film Nightshift Written and directed by Matt Miller and Michael Panico

Videographer/Editor

Ginamarie Products and Cosmetics
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Filmed and edited makeup tutorials

Director, Cinematographer, Producer

09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Tilted Anomaly Directed and written by Chaz Zombolas

Cinematographer, Boom Operator

04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Consensus Directed and Written by Garrett Strother

Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip

01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Lancer Directed and Written by Lucas Modzelewski

Videographer

Keefe Real Estate
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Participated in annual Keefe Kares 2022 Fundraiser
  • Facilitated production of live shoot of in house bids and interactions of participants

Videographer

Baird & Warner Real Estate
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Shot multiple videos for Baird and Warner's home group team located in Chicago

Videographer

Knights of Columbus
03.2020 - 03.2020
  • Videotaped broadcast for private club function

Cook/Prep

Submarine City
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Classic Chicago Grill responsibilities include prepping early morning bread deliveries, sandwiches, meat prep
  • Grill cooking, kitchen, and dining room cleaning

Video Editor/Videographer

Ginamarie Products and Cosmetics
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Filmed and edited multiple product tutorials, product showcase videos and overall company vision videos

Theatre Usher

Marcus Theatres Corporation
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Theater management duties of cleaning auditoriums, lobby, kitchen, parking lot, along with cashier responsibilities

Education

First Quarter in Masters of Science in Cinematography -

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
07.2024

BFA in Film, Animation, and New Genres, minor in Film Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere (5 years)
  • Photoshop (1 year)
  • Adobe Illustrator (1 year)
  • Videographer
  • Davinchi Resolve 18 (2 years)
  • Photography
  • Lighting Design
  • Arri Alexa Mini Operator (1 year)
  • RED Komodo Operator (1 year)
  • Sony Fx6 and Fx9 Operator (1 year)
  • RED Gemini Operator (1 year)
  • Davinchi Colorist (2 years)
  • Fuji Xt4 operator (4 years)
  • Electrical Safety
  • Post-production
  • Creative Lighting
  • Creative Direction
  • Stage rigging
  • Set tear down
  • Light rigs
  • Problem-Solving

Personal Information

  • Title: Cinematographer/Gaffer/Colorist/Director
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract WorkFull TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement

Timeline

Key Grip

Lakefront Pictures
07.2024 - 07.2024

1st Assistant Camera

Afrim Zenuni
07.2024 - 07.2024

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Neon Light Lounge
06.2024 - 06.2024

Cinematographer/Gaffer/Editor/Colorist

Neon Light Lounge
06.2024 - 06.2024

Gaffer

Afrim Zenuni
05.2024 - 05.2024

Equipment Loader/Striker

Bill Young Productions, Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2024

Gaffer

Afrim Zenuni
03.2024 - 03.2024

Gaffer

Yihui Hu
02.2024 - 02.2024

Grip

Pigasus Pictures
12.2023 - 12.2023

Grip

Pigasus Pictures LLC
12.2023 - 12.2023

Grip

Part Time Lover Music Video
11.2023 - 11.2023

Cinematographer

Darya Kudryavtseva
11.2023 - 11.2023

Grip & Electric Swing

Fatfish Films
09.2023 - 09.2023

G&E Swing

09.2023 - 09.2023

Key Grip/Gaffer Assistance

Wrapped Candy Films
08.2023 - 08.2023

Set PA

Total Fun Productions
04.2023 - 04.2023

Caterer/Server

SAHMS
03.2023 - 09.2023

Health and Saftey Production Assistant

The Viral Concierge
03.2023 - 03.2023

Production Assistant

The Vinco Company
08.2022 - 09.2022

Videographer/Editor

Ginamarie Products and Cosmetics
07.2022 - 08.2022

Cinematographer, Boom Operator

04.2022 - 04.2022

Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip

01.2022 - 03.2022

Director, Cinematographer, Producer

09.2021 - 05.2022

Videographer

Keefe Real Estate
09.2021 - 09.2021

Videographer

Baird & Warner Real Estate
01.2021 - 01.2021

Videographer

Knights of Columbus
03.2020 - 03.2020

Video Editor/Videographer

Ginamarie Products and Cosmetics
06.2018 - 08.2018

Cook/Prep

Submarine City
07.2017 - 09.2018

Theatre Usher

Marcus Theatres Corporation
03.2017 - 08.2017

First Quarter in Masters of Science in Cinematography -

DePaul University

BFA in Film, Animation, and New Genres, minor in Film Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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