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Work History
Education
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Mateusz Kranz

Summary

Innovative and creative individual with expertise in computer programming, art, and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to pushing boundaries and finding new solutions to whatever problem is at hand, excited to constantly be learning new techniques and methods to apply.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Filmmaker

Independent
06.2020 - Current

Created films pushing the boundaries of traditional media, combining new technology with performance to create many well received films.

  • Enhanced film production quality by directing and supervising cinematography, lighting, and sound design.
  • Made several films entirely alone, doing all the roles, working independently.
  • Experienced with Claymation, Film Editing, Animation Algorithms, and Film Techniques.

Actor

UCSB, And Various Other Projects
06.2018 - Current

Performed a wide variety of roles from leading men to strange side characters with a wide variety of awards won.

  • Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop engaging character portrayals for stage and screen.
  • Enhanced audience experience by delivering captivating performances in various theater productions.
  • Expanded professional network by attending workshops, conferences, and industry events, leading to increased opportunities for collaboration.
  • Won Stanley Glen Scholarship, Best Actor at Phoenix International Film Fest, among others.

Intern

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2018

Created several internal tools for managing and streamlining project coordination, which are still used to provice ongoing support.

  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports and created an internal website summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Foundations in CS - Computer Science

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
08.2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • C
  • Java
  • Animation Algorithms
  • Film Directing
  • Video Editing
  • Editing Expertise
  • Project Management
  • Software Expertise

Awards

-Santa Monica International Film Festival: Best Student Film

-Hollywood International Golden Age Film Festival: Best Narrative Short

-Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Honorable Mention Best Student Short

-San Francisco International Film Festival, Best Short Film

Timeline

Filmmaker

Independent
06.2020 - Current

Actor

UCSB, And Various Other Projects
06.2018 - Current

Intern

Cisco Systems, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2018

Graduate Certificate - Foundations in CS - Computer Science

Stanford University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater

University of California, Santa Barbara
Mateusz Kranz