ETHAN NOPAH
Gallup,NM
Summary
A rising and passionate filmmaker successful at writing, directing, and editing for various productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Ambitious and committed to learning more about the various facets of film production from the concept to final delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Filmmaker
Nobody Films
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
- Writing and developing short film projects
- Maintaining a dynamic, distinctive, yet simplistic style when it comes to making films entirely.
- Coordinated with several production teams to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise a shooting schedule.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles, and movement to create a visual style for each film worked on.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues and peers.
- Strong collaboration with actors to achieve a strong sense of their characters and encourage the best out of them.
Internship
Stagecoach Foundation
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Serve in the daily operations of Stagecoach Foundation from office to warehouse, to the field, or class work, wherever help is needed.
- Tasks include conducting research, compiling data, and organizing files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Maintained warehouse storage by conducting cleanups and shifting and hauling materials.
- Observed and participated in project meetings related to future in-state opportunities and developments.
- Also served from January to May 2023.
Director of Photography and Colorist
This Means Forever (Student Short Film Production)
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the director to develop storyboards and shot lists, ensuring seamless capture of key moments in the narrative.
- Maximized creative potential through skillful use of composition, framing, and camera movement, resulting in dynamic visuals.
- Other duties included script reviewing and storyboarding.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
- Utilized post-production software for color grading and editing purposes, creating polished final products that exceeded expectations with collaborators.
Camera Assistant
Dave's Not Here (Short Film Production)
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting DP Erick Castillo with lens changes, focus pulling, proper exposure settings, and battery swapping.
- Assisting camera operator Neil Solberg with 2nd unit camera work, including capturing exterior and establishing shots.
- Ensured a smooth filming process by determining blocking and precisely marking actors' positions for accurate focus pulls.
- Gained experience and insight working with professional, industry-standard camera equipment.
Videographer / Photographer/ Event Staff Member
IndigenousWays
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assistant to native filmmaker Ramona Emerson during the IndigenousWays Festivals
- Executed camera work to capture festival speakers and performances.
- Assisted in the execution of events by setting up and breaking down equipment, signage, and decorations.
Full-Time Crew Member
Blake's Lotaburger
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared food for customers at a steady pace
- Performed shift tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, and grill cleaning
- Assisted shift managers and crew members, and trained new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinematic Arts & Technology
Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, NM05.2024
Skills
- Dialogue initiator and willing participant in group activities
- Punctual and dependable
- Multi-tasking
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Proficient in Adobe software programs, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, etc
- Proficient in DaVinci Resolve 18
- Film and color theory
- Cinematography and screenwriting
- Technical knowledge of cameras, lenses, and lighting
- Color grading expertise
- Film editing
Online Portfolio
https://ethannopah.wixsite.com/portfolio
Writer Director
- "Yet…" | 2022 (Student Documentary)
- Big, Small, Scared, At Ease | 2023 (Student Short Film)
- CARIN | 2024 (Senior Thesis Film)
Photography
With a strong focus on still life, the medium has allowed me to study the spaces we inhabit as well as the emotional and spiritual connections to them. Additionally, it has helped me improve my skills as a cinematographer, giving me a deeper understanding of lighting, composition, and the limitless storytelling potential that a single frame or shot can convey.
References
- Kahlil Hudson, (631) 974-4094, kahlil.hudson@iaia.edu
- Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer, (505) 699-4908, elizabeth@stagecoachfdn.org
- Liam Lockhart, (505) 231-3444, liamlockhart@comcast.net
- James Lujan, JLUJAN@iaia.edu
Certification
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Diverse Reader Training Workshop 02/2023 - 04/2023
Timeline
Internship
Stagecoach Foundation
01.2024 - 05.2024
Director of Photography and Colorist
This Means Forever (Student Short Film Production)
08.2023 - 04.2024
Camera Assistant
Dave's Not Here (Short Film Production)
08.2023 - 08.2023
Videographer / Photographer/ Event Staff Member
IndigenousWays
05.2022 - 06.2022
Filmmaker
Nobody Films
08.2020 - Current
Full-Time Crew Member
Blake's Lotaburger
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinematic Arts & Technology
Institute of American Indian Arts
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Diverse Reader Training Workshop 02/2023 - 04/2023
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