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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, NY

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Photo/Film

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2025

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