Jonathan Perez
5217 Ralph Moore Lane,Fairfield, CA
Summary
Freelance filmmaker and photographer with a lifelong passion for film, the filmmaking process, and the art of visual storytelling. I hope to start a professional career in the film and television industry and use the skills I have carefully developed thus far to contribute to the ever expanding and evolving medium.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Effects Society Volunteer
The Visual Effects Society (VES)
Bay Area, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assist with the operation of in-person events hosted by the Visual Effects Society's Bay Area chapter, such as film screenings, to ensure they ran smoothly.
- Acted as a Media Operator for the 18th Annual VES Awards Nomination Event.
- Created weekly schedules for VES members of screenings held by the major production studios during awards season.
Freelance Filmmaker and Photographer
Bay Area, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Work on independent projects on set mainly as 1st Assistant Director, but have experience as Camera Assistant and Production Assistant.
- Act as behind-the-scenes and still photographer on independent film projects.
- Wedding and portrait photographer.
Aircraft Maintenance (Wash Rack)
Empire Aircraft Services, Inc.
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Tasked with maintaining and servicing several types of military aircraft for the United States Air Force.
- Trainer for new personnel on standard operating procedures.
- Transporting and relocating aircraft on and off the flight line.
- Strong work ethic which includes abiding by the rules and regulations of military standard operating procedures.
Visual Effects Society Awards Committee Intern
The Visual Effects Society (VES)
Bay Area, CA
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Vetted the 669 registered judges of the 18th Annual VES Awards Nomination Event to ensure compatibility with event guidelines.
Teaching Assistant
CINE 424: Workshop in Fiction Filmmaking taught by Professor Scott Boswell
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Support for instructor and students for film production course.
- Assist and provide direction for short film sets.
- Assist students with the use of various equipment, monitor/manage equipment use by students, backup to crew positions when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Film And Television
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05.2020
Skills
- Extensive hands-on experience with the filmmaking process and techniques; includes pre-production, production, and post-production
- Experience on independent short films and projects ranging from smaller projects to high production value short films and feature length projects
- Extensive experience with administrative pre-production duties needed to plan and organize a film production
- Great leadership and management skills; able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
- Able to keep calm and level-headed in high stress work environments
- Able to handle multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of efficiency and delivering exceptional quality
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop), Autodesk (ShotGrid), ftrack
Websites
Timeline
Visual Effects Society Awards Committee Intern
The Visual Effects Society (VES)
12.2023 - 01.2024
Visual Effects Society Volunteer
The Visual Effects Society (VES)
10.2023 - Current
Freelance Filmmaker and Photographer
05.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
CINE 424: Workshop in Fiction Filmmaking taught by Professor Scott Boswell
01.2022 - 05.2022
Aircraft Maintenance (Wash Rack)
Empire Aircraft Services, Inc.
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Film And Television
Solano Community College