Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Production experience
Productions Continued
Languages
Websites
Timeline
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Henry Thomas

Lake Forest,IL

Summary

Experienced filmmaker managing conceptual development, production and final delivery of diverse film projects. Background working every production position, from camera operation to sound and knowledgeable about different equipment used in typical productions. Well-versed in building and maintaining productive client relationships.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Orientation Leader

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed registration and check-in processes for orientation events, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for attendees.
  • Addressed and resolved new students' concerns and questions during orientation sessions, providing clear and accurate information.

IT Technician

Lake Forest School District 67
Lake Forest, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
  • Configured and installed routers, modems, and other networking equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Emerson College
Boston, MA
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
06-2023

Skills

  • Managing production teams
  • Directing experience
  • Staging shots
  • Setting up equipment
  • Location scouting
  • Multi-camera setup
  • Live event coverage
  • Slow-motion capture
  • Budgeting and scheduling

Production experience

LFHS Talent Show – Director

  • Responsible for the content of a two-and-a-half-hour show, leading a team of 65+ people to execute the artistic vision, interlinking 18 different acts
  • Fostered an environment of learning, creating a space where peers look after each other, and uplift each other to make an end product that everyone is proud of

Executive Producer – The Foley Artist

  • Logistically provide the director of the film with the tools necessary to execute their artistic vision, hiring a crew of 25 from a list of 150 applicants
  • Raise funds necessary to produce the film, run the budget, and create an environment of safety and comfort for all

Productions Continued

Evvy’s - Assistant Unit Production Manager, PB&J - Independent - Executive Producer, Irish Exit - Independent - Producer, Serial - BA Thesis - Executive Producer, Summer Stories Pilot - LFHS - Director of Photography  Portals - Independent- Director, Speedwell - EIV - Key Grip/Boom Rent - Emerson - Producer

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Professional

Timeline

Orientation Leader

Emerson College
05.2024 - Current

IT Technician

Lake Forest School District 67
06.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Emerson College

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School
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