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Kevin Best

Cleveland Heights,OH

Summary

Dynamic Creative Director with a proven track record at EarlyBird Films, excelling in video editing and project management. Expert in visual storytelling and client relations, I have successfully directed high-impact campaigns and produced educational content, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Passionate about leveraging innovative techniques to deliver exceptional results. I have won several awards during my time at EarlyBird Films, including two Silver and one Gold ADDY award (2022, 2023, and 2025). I have also won a national CASE award for a video marketing campaign I produced for BGSU in 2025.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner / Creative Director

EarlyBird Films
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2020 - Current
  • Directed and produced diverse video projects and campaigns, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Managed daily operations for film productions, including scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Supervised crew members during filming to maintain efficiency and smooth workflow.
  • Operated camera for various projects utilizing multi-camera setups.
  • Handled all aspects of post-production, including editing, sound design, and color grading.
  • Developed video campaigns to effectively promote products and services.

Video Tech Rep

Panasonic Lumix
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Delivered technical support to clients and team members, enhancing product usage effectiveness.
  • Presented Lumix camera technology applications to photographers and videographers at events.
  • Traveled nationwide to educate vendors on new and existing products.
  • Produced educational videos as valuable resources for training purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
08-2017

Skills

  • Video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
  • Camera operation (Canon, Lumix, Sony, Arri, RED)
  • Project management
  • Sound design
  • Audio mixing and engineering (Ableton, FL Studio, Audacity, Logic Pro)
  • Client relations
  • Creative concepting
  • Creative collaboration
  • Visual storytelling

Timeline

Co-Owner / Creative Director

EarlyBird Films
01.2020 - Current

Video Tech Rep

Panasonic Lumix
11.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Bowling Green State University
Kevin Best