NYA WILSON
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Cinematographer and Videographer. I possess a BFA in in photo/film with two years of working experience as a Director of photography.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
VCU Division of Student Affairs
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Shot promotional pieces for various VCU departments, in addition to pre-production for each shoot
- Edited five pieces for the wellness department (RecWell)
Director of Photography on Little Boy Blue
VCU Senior Thesis
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked as a DP on my thesis film Little Boy Blue
Director of Photography on SHABG
Michael Solomon
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Shot-listed for SHABG and operated a BM 6K cinema camera to capture footage for the production of SHABG
Director of Photography
City Point Dental
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated a Lumix G7 to shoot a doc-narrative commercial for the dentist
- Directed actors, gaffed, and ran sound (LAVs) for on-screen testimonies
- Https://www.citypointdental.com/about
Director of Photography
Downtown Pup
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated a Lumix G7 to shoot a doc-narrative commercial for the dog grooming business
- Directed actors
- Finished piece can be seen here: https://downtownpupsllc.com/
Video Production Manager
Highland Support Project
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Shot concerts at the non-profit's venue: The Alley
- Storyboarded, shot-listed and DP'd a documentary piece on the Alley, and related projects to the Alley
- Photographed products for Alternatives (boutique connected to the nonprofit) and photographed headshots
Production Assistant
PBS
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Handled operations dealing with food orders/delivery
- Set up C-stands for use with flags and fresnels
- Assembled LED kits and their components (soft boxes)
- Facilitated minor practical effects for production
Education
Some College (No Degree) - studio classes: painting, drawing, craft-work, 3D animation coursework, Film coursework
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYBachelors of Fine Arts - Photo/Film
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2025
Skills
- Storyboarding
- Content production
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Davinci Resolve
- Promotional video
- Video editing
- Visual storytelling
- Cinematography
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
VCU Division of Student Affairs
08.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Photography on Little Boy Blue
VCU Senior Thesis
08.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Photography on SHABG
Michael Solomon
08.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Photography
City Point Dental
07.2024 - 07.2024
Director of Photography
Downtown Pup
07.2024 - 07.2024
Video Production Manager
Highland Support Project
08.2023 - 05.2024
Production Assistant
PBS
05.2023 - 05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - studio classes: painting, drawing, craft-work, 3D animation coursework, Film coursework
Pratt Institute
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Photo/Film
Virginia Commonwealth University
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