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Education
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Kian A. Adel

Chicago,IL

Summary

Film student focused on narrative and experimental storytelling. Experienced in directing, editing, and writing short form projects with festival recognition. Open to collaboration with a unique and creative lens.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Theater Actor

Chicago Dramatists
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 11.2025

Performed in staged readings Bride of Acacias and Six Silent Men (2024) and My Name is Inanna (2025).

Concession Stand Attendant

Marino's Kitchen
Naperville, IL
06.2024 - Current

Taking customer orders, prepare and serve food and beverages, and maintaining a clean work environment.

  • Trained several employees (2025- )

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Naperville, IL
10.2022 - 11.2023

Cashier, Warehouse, Photo Department, Pick-up orders, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Video, New Media, And Animation

School of Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2027

Associate of Arts - Film Production

College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL
08-2024

Skills

    Technical

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Audition
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Dragonframe
  • Production

  • Studio Lighting
  • Sony A7
  • Canon DSLR
  • JVC
  • Additional

  • Customer Service
  • Carpentry and Masonry

Accomplishments

  • Semi-Finalist at Indie Short Fest (Nov. 2025)
  • Honorable Mention at Athens International Film Festival (Dec. 2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Theater Actor

Chicago Dramatists
06.2024 - 11.2025

Concession Stand Attendant

Marino's Kitchen
06.2024 - Current

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
10.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Film, Video, New Media, And Animation

School of Art Institute of Chicago

Associate of Arts - Film Production

College of Dupage