Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Photographer
Member of the New York Mycological Society
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Kel Bishop

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic Documentarian skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer & Director of Feature Length Documentary

Self
12.2021 - Current

Responsible for fulfilling all pre-production tasks; conceived of and developed the idea for project, conducted historical, and geographical research necessary for production, contacted potential participants and scheduled zoom meetings with them and/or management, scheduled their time slots for production, scouted and secured our locations, secured insurance and clearances for production, put together the production binder, scheduled and managed flights, accommodations, equipment rental, and car rental, and interviewed and hired all crew. During production I made creative decisions like choosing staging, color, prop, and lighting options and interviewing and engaging with my participants on and off camera.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The New School
New York City
05.2023

Skills

  • Strong Written and verbal communication
  • Strong decision making skills
  • Adaptable
  • Negotiation skills
  • Research skills
  • Familiarity with Adobe suite and Microsoft suite
  • Cam op skills
  • Strong creative vision and ability to execute
  • Technical and creative know how

Photographer

Photographer since 2015. Specializing in concert photography, nature and editorial portraiture.

Member of the New York Mycological Society

Member since 2022. I have a strong passion for the study of fungi and have created images and a short documentary related to this interest.

Timeline

Producer & Director of Feature Length Documentary

Self
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The New School
Kel Bishop