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Gabe Guarin

Portland

Summary

I am a creative and diverse filmmaker who wants to emphasize local communities here in Portland, especially within the realm of the music world. I will bring a sense of passion and creativity to any film set I am part of.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of ‘Tommy Wiseau Auditions for Spotlight’

03.2024
  • I made my directorial debut with 'Tommy Wiseau Auditions for Spotlight' a spoof chronicling the infamous cult star’s audition for the future Best Picture winner. I learned a lot making this movie, and I am so proud of this accomplishment, as well as everyone else who was a part of this production.
  • It is making its debut at the 2nd Annual Viking Film Festival at Cinema 21.

Production Assistant on ‘Rat Problem’

12.2023
  • I was production assistant on Ashton T. Livingston’s Rat Problem for two days in December. In general, I did things like help set up props, watch over equipment, and other things to help keep the production on track.

Workshop for Fortem Films

Fortem Films
09.2023
  • I participated in a workshop hosted by Fortem Films, in which we were shown how to work with cameras and lighting. The end project of the day was shooting a music video for a musical artist. I did not stay the entire day, but I did learn a lot, and I operated the smoke machine at the beginning of the video shoot.

Background Extra and Lighting Assistant on ‘Don’t Wake Her’

Sub-Basement Studios
08.2023
  • I was a background extra for another Sub-Basement Studios production, the short film ‘Don’t Wake Her’.
  • Additionally, I assisted with some of the lighting.
  • It is making its debut at the 2nd Annual Viking Film Festival at Cinema 21.

Background Extra on ‘Cruisin’ for a Boozin’

Sub-Basement Studios
08.2023
  • I was a background extra for the short film ‘Cruisin’ for a Boozin’’, produced by Sub-Basement Studios.

Background Extra on ‘High School vs. College’

08.2023
  • I was a background extra for a fellow PSU student’s skit ‘High School vs. College’.

Personnel at Sub Basement Studios (Camera Operator, Editor, Gaffer, etc.)

Sub Basement Studios
01.2023 - Current
  • Nearly every Friday from winter to spring we do 'Live Fridays', where musical artists are recorded live on camera with a full set-up of a crew.
  • Students get to help out with camera operating or with the switchboards in the editing room.
  • I have also been one of the people working with Vanguard to provide media to students regarding the

Internship

Pickathon
04.2025 - 06.2025

I am mostly responsible for post-production work, editing clips of artists in Adobe Premiere to be used by Pickathon in reels later on.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Film

Portland State University
Portland, OR
12-2025

Skills

  • Sound
  • Directing
  • Screenwriting
  • Producing
  • Networking
  • BTS photo/video
  • Artwork
  • Color Grading

Timeline

Internship

Pickathon
04.2025 - 06.2025

Director of ‘Tommy Wiseau Auditions for Spotlight’

03.2024

Production Assistant on ‘Rat Problem’

12.2023

Workshop for Fortem Films

Fortem Films
09.2023

Background Extra and Lighting Assistant on ‘Don’t Wake Her’

Sub-Basement Studios
08.2023

Background Extra on ‘Cruisin’ for a Boozin’

Sub-Basement Studios
08.2023

Background Extra on ‘High School vs. College’

08.2023

Personnel at Sub Basement Studios (Camera Operator, Editor, Gaffer, etc.)

Sub Basement Studios
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Film

Portland State University
Gabe Guarin