Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Accomplishments
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Kenneth J. Hatch

Filmmaker/ Director
Memphis,Tn

Summary

Experienced filmmaker with a passion for all aspects of the craft. Skilled in directing, editing, and cinematography, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for both collaborative and personal projects. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excelling in organizing and directing on film sets. Adept at scriptwriting and storytelling, with experience in both film and novel writing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor/ Photographer

WREG- News Channel 3 Memphis
06.2024 - Current
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Capture high-quality footage for news broadcasts and special events
  • Edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve to create polished final products with seamless transitions, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics.
  • Captures images and videos of athletic events, using photography skills to depict the emotions of the game.
  • Work in accordance with Network and Digital consumers with a professional, poised demeanor under pressure.
  • Collaborate with creative teams, news reporters, and producers to conceptualize and execute compelling video projects from pre-production through post-production.
  • Train new live event Editors/Photographers as needed.

Filmaker/Director of Photography

University of Central Arkansas
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Skills in creating stories for Television/ Film on a professional platform and being able to network with other companies as well.
  • Directed a diverse team of 30 crew members during Filming while ensuring task and time management was being monitored.
  • Directed on a professional level with the ability to raise over $7,000 for films
  • Guest speaker at many film events for organizations like Indie Memphis Film Festival and have been able to present a speech to younger people in their film careers.
  • Interact respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in different work situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
Germantown, TN
01.2015 - 1 2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Defiance College

Bachelor of Arts - Directing and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
05-2024

Skills

Awards

  • Indie Memphis Film Festival Selection, 2024
  • Texas Short Film Award Winner, 2024
  • Washington DC International Film Festival Award Finalist, 2024
  • Chicago Fashion Film Festival Selection, 2024
  • Arkansas Cinema Society Film Festival Selection, 2024
  • UCA Film Festival Award Winner, 2022
  • UCA Film Festival Winner (Grant), 2023
  • Oscar Micheaux and Fayetteville Film Award Winner (Grant)
  • Selected to attend South by Southwest (Austin Texas), 2024
  • Capstone Project: 'StarGazer' Wrote, Directed, and Produced
  • Nominated for Best Editor and Best Director, 2024 UCA Film Festival

Accomplishments

• 2024 Indie Memphis Film Festival Selection

• 2024 Texas Short Film Award Winner

• 2024 Washington DC International Film Festival Selection

• 2024 Chicago Fashion Film Festival Selection

• 2024 Arkansas Cinema Society Film Festival Selection

Timeline

Editor/ Photographer

WREG- News Channel 3 Memphis
06.2024 - Current

Filmaker/Director of Photography

University of Central Arkansas
08.2022 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Germantown High School
01.2015 - 1 2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Defiance College

Bachelor of Arts - Directing and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing

University of Central Arkansas

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