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Dillon Sisson

Torrance,CA

Summary

Creative and detail-driven filmmaker and content producer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling, video production, editing, and team coordination. Adept at creating compelling narratives across platforms to engage diverse audiences. Passionate about aligning content with brand voice and institutional goals. Proven ability to manage full production lifecycles, from concept to final delivery, while fostering collaboration, and maintaining high quality standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Specialist

Hawthorne City News
Hawthorne, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate with producers and on-air talent during live shoots and monthly segments.
  • Operate the Sony PXW-X320 and PXW-X400KF cameras in studio and field environments.
  • Edit high-quality video content using Adobe Premiere Pro for public-access broadcasts.
  • Deliver fast-turnaround edits that support ongoing programming needs.

Production Assistant

Torrance CitiCable
Torrance, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Assist in the pre- and post-production of televised segments and community events.
  • Research and edit content for broadcast, ensuring brand alignment, and audience engagement.
  • Support field operations and interact with on-camera talent professionally and efficiently.
  • Work closely with editors and producers to develop creative, visually appealing content.
  • Produced and edited short-form video content optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, driving engagement through compelling storytelling, and on-trend visuals.

Filmmaker

Freelancer
Torrance, CA
01.2015 - Current
  • Managed all phases of video production: budgeting, casting, scripting, directing, filming, and editing.
  • Collaborated with clients and creative teams to deliver custom visual content for a variety of audiences.
  • Shot and edited content using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
  • Maintained creative vision and storytelling consistency across projects.
  • Oversaw production crews of 10 to 20 personnel during on-site filming.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film/TV/Media

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05-2020

Associate of Arts - Art

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • Video editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects,

Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and post-production audio

  • Camera operation: Sony HD Xmor, Sony PXW-X320, and the Sony PXW-X400KF
  • Content creation: storyboarding, directing, scriptwriting, and acting
  • Project management: scheduling, crew coordination, and budgeting
  • Digital tools: Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Other: basic knowledge of SEO for video content and brand consistency

Accomplishments

  • 🦅 Eagle Scout (Since 2012)
  • 🏆 Death Stone - Award-winning short film (Editor & 2nd Assistant Director)
  • 🏆 Negative Thoughts - Award-winning short film (Writer, Director, Editor)
  • Selected at 9 film festivals, with 1 award, 2 finalist nods, and 2 honorable mentions
  • 🐾 SPCA LA Friends for Life – Appreciation Award

Affiliations

  • Experienced Tennis Player - I have played Tennis since I was 5 years old, I even managed to qualify for State at El Camino Collage in the doubles category. It has always been a passion of mine and would love to teach Tennis to kids one day.

Timeline

Video Specialist

Hawthorne City News
05.2023 - Current

Production Assistant

Torrance CitiCable
10.2021 - Current

Filmmaker

Freelancer
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film/TV/Media

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Associate of Arts - Art

El Camino College

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