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Work History
Education
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Margot Torresin

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Dynamic Camera Operator and Filmmaker with a track record of success, including Best Narrative & LGBTQ Film at the EDU Film Festival. Excelled at Gateway Technical College Kenosha/WGTD 91.1 FM, showcasing proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and exceptional project coordination. Known for innovative storytelling and effective team leadership, consistently delivering compelling visual content.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Camera Operator

Gateway Technical College Kenosha/WGTD 91.1FM
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Filmed LIVE sporting, community, & political events
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
  • Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
  • Operated various camera types proficiently, including DSLR, and professional camcorders.


Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Short Film: Apocalypse Dreams (2023)
  • Awarded Best Narrative & LGBTQ Film at EDU Film Festival, Minneapolis, MN
  • Official Selection to Duemila30 Festival, Milan, Italy
  • Official Selection to Visionaries Festival, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Official Selection to Hobnobben Festival, Fort Wayne, IN
  • Official Selection to Flip The Script Fest, Minneapolis, MN

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Short Film: Heaven To A Tortured Mind (2024)
  • Award Winner Athvikvaruni Festival
  • Official Selection Cinemaking Festival

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Television

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Indian Trail High School & Academy
Kenosha, WI
06.2024

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Proficient in Adobe Lightroom
  • Proficient in DaVinci Resolve
  • Time Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Script review and revision
  • Cast and crew supervision

Additional Information

"Margot is a leader among her peers and she leads with compassion, kindness and enthusiasm. She is excited about the projects she works on and has a way of igniting this excitement in others she is working with. She's always willing to help solve problems and come up with creative solutions. She is patient, caring and looks out for others which strengthens the work of everyone around her."

Michelle Corbett, CJE Journalism Educator/Blaze Yearbook & Hawk Talk Productions Podcast Adviser


"I enjoy working with Margot. She not only is driven to make every project a success, but inspires others to exceed beyond personal expectations."

Sandra Bleser, Digital Media Arts Dept. Manager


"Margot has proven to be a valuable asset to our team, hard working and passionate in the field and has shown a constant level of improvement and dedication. I would not hesitate to hire Margot on any number of our live productions and/or video shoots."

Scott Nelson WGTD Producer / Development Specialist

Timeline

Camera Operator

Gateway Technical College Kenosha/WGTD 91.1FM
12.2022 - 04.2024

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Short Film: Apocalypse Dreams (2023)

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Short Film: Heaven To A Tortured Mind (2024)

Bachelor of Arts - Film/Television

Columbia College Chicago

High School Diploma -

Indian Trail High School & Academy
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