Matthew Kaufman
Orlando,FL
Summary
Passionate filmmaker with three years of experience in various roles, focusing mainly on cinematography. I thrive on telling stories through visuals and love collaborating with creative teams to create meaningful content that resonates with audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UCF Broadcast and Film Equipment Checkout
Orlando, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining film equipment and production rooms.
- Collaborated with staff to set up a dedicated podcast room.
- Assisted equipment checkouts and check-ins
Media Production Student
WMSD-TV
Parkland, FL
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Led over 20 diverse projects, ranging from news stories to short films.
- Assisted in filming over 50 student-led productions across various genres.
- Competed for the program's national team at the Student Television Network conference in Long Beach, California.
- Served as the Program's Treasurer, managed a budget of $15,000, overseeing financial planning and execution, while coordinating trips and competitions.
Video Production Intern
Becon-tv
Davie, FL
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Produced product commercials and a 90-second student documentary.
- Operated camera, lighting, and grip equipment on set during production.
- Worked closely with the Executive Producer of Becon-TV.
- Collaborated with producers, directors, and other production staff to ensure successful completion of projects.
Education
Film B.F.A -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01-2028
High School Diploma -
Majory Stoneman Douglas
Parkland, FL05-2024
Skills
- Camera operation
- Production Management
- Video Editing
- Sound design
- Lightroom understanding
- Photo editing
Accomplishments
- Nominated For A NATAS Suncoast Emmy In Long Form Documentary.
- Received 4 All-American High School Film Festival nominations: Drama, Experimental, Documentary, and Human Interest.
- 2nd Place STN Sixty Second Horror Fest
- Received Culpepper Journalism Foundation Fellowship to attend The University of Florida's 2023 Summer Media Institute.
Certification
Hurricane Grill & Wings - Server,
Coral Springs, FL
03/2024 - 07/2024
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FLA Live Arena - Food Service Volunteer
Sunrise, FL
12/2022 – 4/2023
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Juicery RX - Back of House Worker
Coral Springs, FL
03/2023 - 07/2023
Certifications
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
UCF Broadcast and Film Equipment Checkout
06.2024 - Current
Video Production Intern
Becon-tv
06.2023 - 07.2023
Media Production Student
WMSD-TV
08.2021 - 05.2024
Hurricane Grill & Wings - Server,
Coral Springs, FL
03/2024 - 07/2024
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FLA Live Arena - Food Service Volunteer
Sunrise, FL
12/2022 – 4/2023
-
Juicery RX - Back of House Worker
Coral Springs, FL
03/2023 - 07/2023
Film B.F.A -
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Majory Stoneman Douglas
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