Ian Hendrik VanderLugt
Rockford,Michigan
Summary
Ambitious Independent Filmmaker single-handedly leading projects from inception to completion. Specialized in guiding on-screen talent to delivering their best performances. Excelled in scriptwriting, sound design, and editing, enhancing storytelling through technical expertise. Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Filmmaker
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
- Solely led projects hands-on, overseeing all aspect from pre-production to final polished products.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Directed talent to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Co-host of "The Hawk's Nest" Podcast
Cedar Springs Highschool
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Highlighted outgoing youth of Cedar Springs Public Schools
- Connected with peers through conversation
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
Co-Producer of Talk Show: "Red Hawk Rivals"
Cedar Springs High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Brought Cedar Springs High School Superintendent Smith and students through games and competitions
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Springs High School
Cedar Springs, MI05-2025
Skills
- Writing original stories
- Directing talent
- Social media engagement
- Sound design
- Editing proficiency
- Production management
Accomplishments
Writer, director, editor of debut feature film, "Trick your Neighbor", which was premiered to an audience of 200 people in the Kent Theater of Cedar Springs, Michigan.
First ever Cedar Springs High School student to place first in any category Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Awards for "Okay2Say PSA". (2025)
First place winner of 2024 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Film Challenge, "Meet The Normans!"
Presented self-produced day turn news feature for WOODTV8 on a local mission to end hunger and spread love around the Cedar Springs community.
Michigan Schools Public Relations Association Merit Award winner in the Audio/Podcast category for Video Talk Show, "Red Hawk Rivals".
Timeline
Co-host of "The Hawk's Nest" Podcast
Cedar Springs Highschool
12.2023 - 06.2024
Co-Producer of Talk Show: "Red Hawk Rivals"
Cedar Springs High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Independent Filmmaker
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cedar Springs High School
Software Skill Set
Final Cut Pro X
CapCut
Interests
Storytelling
Film
Theatre