Daniel Gonzalez
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated filmmaker and instructor with a passion for storytelling and community enrichment. Founder of Palmy Eyes, a film production company focused on directing, writing, and producing compelling films. Extensive experience in non-profit organizations, universities, and freelance projects. Known for setting up shots accurately, delivering professional videos, and resolving any issues that arise. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills enable effective work in unsupervised environments and quick mastery of new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Filmmaker/Editor/Instructor
The Riekes Center & YR Media
Menlo Park, CA
03.2017 - Current
- Set up video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props and related production tools
- Directed my thesis film "Domingo" at San Francisco State University, which was selected to various film festivals, picking up an award for Best Directing on IMDb's November 2022 Indie Short Fest.
- My thesis film "Domingo" was screened at the Roxie Theater and The Guild Theater.
- Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
- Traveled out of the country to film/edit a documentary for a music summer program, which opened up more attendees the next year, after viewing the film.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Develop storyboards and shooting scripts to plan out each scene prior to filming. With this, accomplishing successful shoots that have impacted the digital arts department.
- Direct actors during scenes to ensure the best results are achieved. This was a skill I developed early on, which has impacted my directing capability.
- Capture images from various sources such as film, digital media, computer graphics and animation for use in projects.
- Building curriculums and lesson plans at the Riekes Center and Youth Radio Media
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Skills
- Setting up Equipment
- Directing Experience
- Video Editing
- Shot Direction
- Editing Skills
- Managing Production Teams
- Client Consultations
- Equipment Setup
- Video Storytelling
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Identifying and Solving Problems
- Live Shot Setup
- Decision-Making
- Audio Editing
- Post-Production
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Green Screen
- Requirements Determination
- Scene Preparation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- My thesis film "Domingo" winning Best Director at the November 2022 Indie Short Fest
- Co-directed/edited/filmed a campaign video for Juan Mendez, who was running for City Council in East Palo Alto
- My short film Dog Man (2019) was selected to screen at the Coppola theater Spring 2019 at San Francisco State University.
- Photos I took are framed at the Showplace ICON theater, located at the West Valley Fair, San Jose, California.
- Got to film a live event connected to The Riekes Center, following safety guidelines during the COVID pandemic.
- My thesis film Domingo (2022) was screened at the Roxie Theater spring 2022, supported by San Francisco State University, School of Cinema. As well as the Guild Theatre February 2023.
- Co-edited a trailer for SFSU Film Finals film festival May 2022. Which was used to promote the festival.
Affiliations
- Photography, Videography, Art, Music, Writing, Reading, Fitness.
Timeline
Filmmaker/Editor/Instructor
The Riekes Center & YR Media
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
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