Dylan Lee Baxter
Boulder,CO
Summary
Passionate and versatile filmmaker with real-world experience and IMDb credits. Studying Cinema Production and Psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dedicated to honing craft. Recognized at various film festivals for excellence in multiple roles: director, writer, cinematographer, and editor. Thesis film 'Bound By Lies' showcases talent for combining strong visual storytelling with psychological depth. Thrives in collaborative projects, contributing creative vision and technical expertise from concept to post-production.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Snowboard Coach
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
01.2021 - Current
- Work one-on-one with clients of all ages and experience levels to help them improve their snowboarding skills
- Create personalized lesson plans that focus on building confidence, refining technique, and staying safe on the mountain
- Give real-time feedback and support to help clients make noticeable progress and enjoy the learning process
Volunteer
Boulder International Film Festival
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Set up audio/visual and event equipment for film screenings, panels, and live events
- Helped ensure technical readiness and smooth operation of venues throughout the festival
Archives Assistant
Mike's Camera Inc.
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Preserved, scanned, and archived professional film and photography materials
- Organized metadata and optimized archival workflows for long-term media storage
Volunteer
Breckenridge Film Festival
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with screenings, panel logistics, and filmmaker hospitality.
Front Desk Agent
Swan Mountain Resort
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Welcomed guests with friendly, professional service and ensured smooth check-in/check-out experiences
- Handled reservations, answered questions, and resolved guest concerns to maintain a high level of satisfaction
- Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to meet guest needs and keep operations running smoothly
Sales Associate
Nike Factory Store
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Helped customers find the right products, sizes, and styles to meet their needs
- Kept the sales floor organized and merchandise well-stocked
- Processed transactions and supported sales goals with strong customer service
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinema Production
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2025
Associate Degree - Psychology & Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
12.2022
Skills
- Production & Cinematography
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Director of Photography
- Cinematographer
- Camera Operator
- Gaffer
- Grip
- Art Director
- Set Decorator
- Production Manager
- Location Scout
- Post-Production
- Editor
- Colorist
- Sound Mixer
- Post-Production Supervisor
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Avid
- Logic Pro
- Audition
- Blender
- Unreal Engine
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Microsoft Office
- RStudio
- Narrative Structure
- Dialogue
- Character Arcs
- Script Analysis
- Empathy
- Critical Thinking
- Script Editing
Films
Bound By Lies, 2024-2025, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Animator, Producer
Tenebrism, 2024, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Animator, Producer
Anita, Short Film, 2023, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, Nominee - The Virgil Awards
The Foramen, Short Film, 2019 - 2020, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Animator, Producer, Lead Actor, Official Selection - Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival (2020)
Film Experience
- Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Bound By Lies, 01/24 - 05/25, Directed and shot a narrative-driven psychological thriller exploring identity and deception. Operated as Director of Photography with a stylized approach to lighting and lensing. Managed full post-production pipeline: editing, color grading, and sound mixing. Oversaw location permitting, casting, and on-set production coordination. Submitting to top-tier short film festivals in 2025.
- Archives Assistant, Mike's Camera Inc., Boulder, CO, 02/23 - 05/25, Preserved, scanned, and archived professional film and photography materials. Organized metadata and optimized archival workflows for long-term media storage.
- Volunteer, Breckenridge Film Festival, 2023, Assisted with screenings, panel logistics, and filmmaker hospitality.
Honors And Accomplishments
- Official Selection - Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
- Merit Scholarships, Four academic and creative scholarships awarded
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- EMT Certification, Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge
- Meisner Technique, Chris Thatcher Acting Studio
IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8976244/
Timeline
Volunteer
Boulder International Film Festival
03.2025 - 03.2025
Archives Assistant
Mike's Camera Inc.
02.2023 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Breckenridge Film Festival
01.2023 - 01.2024
Private Snowboard Coach
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
01.2021 - Current
Front Desk Agent
Swan Mountain Resort
01.2019 - 12.2020
Sales Associate
Nike Factory Store
01.2019 - 12.2019
Associate Degree - Psychology & Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinema Production
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
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