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Marcus Thompson

New York,NY

Summary

I’m a passionate and driven visual storyteller, with a focus on photography and cinematography, blending creativity with discipline to craft powerful, authentic narratives. My skills have been shaped through both professional and academic experiences. Whether I’m capturing the intensity of sports, the emotion of portraits, the vibrancy of street life, or the essence of branded content, I approach each project with a storyteller’s perspective, viewing the world as my subject. My ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a variety of creative environments allows me to take on projects of any scale with confidence, clarity, and vision.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

NBA
Secaucus, NJ
09.2023 - Current

In my role, I am responsible for creating video-based storytelling content for the NBA's social media platforms. This involves actively researching archival footage to uncover compelling historical moments and crafting them into engaging videos tailored to resonate with our audience.

Director of Photography/Cinematographer

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2023

Professionally documented the basketball team throughout the season, capturing key moments to craft a visual narrative. Additionally, I operated the broadcast camera for live television coverage, ensuring high-quality footage during games.

Freelance Production Assistant

Turtlebox Pictures
New York City, New York
10.2022 - 01.2023

Provided support to the lead photographer across various aspects of the production process, including camera lighting setup, prop arrangement, and exploring creative, or unconventional, camera angles. Assisted in staging environments for models and athletes to ensure optimal conditions for photography.

Real Estate Photographer/Videographer Internship

New York Habitat
New York City, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022

In my role, I was responsible for capturing high-quality photo and video content to showcase properties, highlighting both interior and exterior features. I oversaw the incoming content production, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards, as well as the post-production process.

Education

Film Production

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-2023

Skills

  • Creative storytelling
  • Skilled use of Adobe Suite, Sony cameras, Canon cameras, Red, Arri
  • Video editing
  • Content creation for multiple platforms of media
  • Archival research
  • Balancing multiple projects at once
  • Focusing on detail and key points to drive the story/narrative
  • Team collaboration to ensure success

Timeline

Production Assistant

NBA
09.2023 - Current

Freelance Production Assistant

Turtlebox Pictures
10.2022 - 01.2023

Director of Photography/Cinematographer

Rowan University
09.2022 - 05.2023

Real Estate Photographer/Videographer Internship

New York Habitat
06.2022 - 08.2022

Film Production

Rowan University
Marcus Thompson