KAITLIN BLAZEJ MOORE
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Filmmaker with hands-on experience in editing, cinematography, and documentary and narrative filmmaking. Strong creative instincts, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to brining light to underrepresented experiences through film. Experienced working with diverse communities, collaborating across teams, and adapting to new environments. Resourceful, hardworking, and incredibly passionate about film and the people behind it. Brings initiative, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to every opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Curry Senior Center
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided essential support to homeless elders, meeting immediate needs through meals, outreach, and community services.
- Built meaningful relationships with residents, reducing isolation and ensuring clients felt seen, valued, and supported.
Volunteer
Roxie Theater
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Helped manage front-of-house services at the historic Roxie Theater, while expanding audience access to independent, international, and artist-driven cinema.
Intern
SFFILM Screening Committee
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Evaluated 50+ independent short films for the 2025–2026 SFFILM Festival as a Tier 1 Screening Committee member, assessing submissions from emerging filmmakers worldwide.
- Produced detailed critical evaluations of storytelling, cinematography, editing, originality, and artistic execution to inform festival programming and selection decisions.
- Applied advanced cinematic analysis and editorial judgment to identify exceptional filmmaking, recognize emerging talent, and help shape the festival's selection process.
Skateboard Camp Counselor / Skate Park Monitor
City of Berkeley Parks and Recreation
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led skateboarding instruction and supervised daily skate park operations, mentoring young skaters, teaching technical skills, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for Bay Area community youth.
Photographer
Berkeley High School Newspaper
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Photographed and edited news, sports, and feature coverage for weekly publication, collaborating with editors to deliver compelling visual stories under tight deadlines.
Intern
Berkeley Community Media
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed production equipment inventory, supported community broadcasting operations, and conducted outreach to strengthen local engagement and expand access to nonprofit media production.
Education
Film BA - Film And Video Production
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2028
New Media & Communications / Film Studies
Council On International Educational Exchange
Prague, CZHigh School Diploma - undefined
Berkeley High School
Berkeley, CA01.2024
Skills
- Film Directing & Visual Storytelling
- Cinematography & Camera Operation
- Narrative & Documentary Editing
- Sound Design & Color Correction
- Adobe Suite: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition
- Film Criticism & Festival Evaluation
- Production Coordination & Assistant Directing
- On-Set Troubleshooting & Resource Management
- Creative Collaboration & Crew Communication
- Community Outreach & Public Engagement
- Equipment Management & Organization
- Adaptability & Independent Problem-Solving
Film Programs
Film & Media Professions : University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, CA. May – June 2024
Film : California State Summer School for the Arts. Santa Clarita, CA. June – August 2024
Character Design : Story Xperiential – Pixar. Emeryville, CA. September – November 2022
Film : School of Creative and Performing Arts. New York, NY. July – August 2022
Sketching for Game Art : Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA. September – November 2021
Photography : School of Creative and Performing Arts. New York, NY. July – August 2021
Accomplishments
- Directed, wrote, shot, and edited over 20 independent films (2022-Current).
- SFFILM Screening Committee; evaluated over 50 independent short films for SF International Film Festival (2025-26).
- Volunteer of the Year; served San Francisco's Tenderloin homeless senior community through direct support, outreach, and essential services (2026).
- Freelanced commissioned Editor, Gauge (2024).
Awards & Recognition
- Volunteer of the Year (2026) | Curry Senior Center
- Berkeley High Film Festival (2024) | Official Festival Recognition
- Milo Balcziunas Video Production Award (2023) | Berkeley High School
Timeline
Volunteer
Roxie Theater
10.2025 - 03.2026
Intern
SFFILM Screening Committee
08.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer
Curry Senior Center
06.2025 - 04.2026
Skateboard Camp Counselor / Skate Park Monitor
City of Berkeley Parks and Recreation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Photographer
Berkeley High School Newspaper
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Berkeley Community Media
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Berkeley High School
Film BA - Film And Video Production
University of California, Los Angeles
New Media & Communications / Film Studies
Council On International Educational Exchange