Shiloh Tumo Washington
North Riverside,IL
Summary
Passionate, interdisciplinary creative with the desire to explore and enhance the experience of other people. Whether it be through collaborating through artistic mediums or in understanding another through daily interaction, the most fulfilling thing is to gain a greater understanding in how to make sense of the collective human experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Director, Writer, and Producer
Tumo Works
08.2019 - Current
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Wrote and directed over five short form narrative films as well as over three short form documentary films.
- Conducted rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance through methods imagined by Stanislovsky, Meisner, etc.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Assistan Film Director
Chaotic Neutral
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions.
- Assisted Director with the development of the short film's story from the first draft of the script up until shoot day.
Senior Care Assistant
Health Care Plus
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Greeted customers with friendly demeanor to enhance positive guest experience.
- Organized food and products by date and maintained adequate supplies.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Arranged supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
Volunteer
Chicago Film Festival
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Worked with organizing theatergoing experience for festival goers.
- Assisted with the experience of visiting filmmakers, domestic and international.
- Worked to collect tallies for festival favorites.
Crew Member
AMC Theaters
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked out sales pitch techniques to increase company "STUBS" membership.
- Grew increasingly familiar with box office intricacies; and was able to give recommendations based on customer uncertainty.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
12.2022
- Dean's List FA 2019, SP 2020, FA 2020, SP 2021, FA 2021, SP 2022, FA 2022
- 3.9 Cumulative GPA
- Study Abroad: Paris, France | Creative Writing
- Capstone Project: One For My Baby (Writer, Director, Producer) A short form film (roughly twenty minutes) based on the meeting of author's parents and their eventual break.
- Research Project: Through A Glass, Darkly: Baldwin Written For the Screen, An eighteen-page analysis of the adaptation of author James Baldwin's work to the screen throughout the years. This research project observed both the writings of Baldwin, their screen adaptations, and the context from which either sprung out of.
- Experimental Film Society (Club) Community Director
- Columbia Scholar's Award Scholarship Recipient
High School Diploma -
05.2019
- 3.5 GPA
- Film Club Co-Founder
- Completed AP courses in Psychology, Government, Language, and Statistics
- Highly active Riverside-Brookfield Television (RBTV) contributer and filmmaker. Featured work on the channel's online and cable programming.
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Inventory Stocking
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Production Processes
- Creative Direction
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Intensive Writing Capabilities
- Customer Service
- Cash Register Operation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Films Purchased by and screened for CPS’ Office of Equity CEO and members.
- Semi-Finalist and Nominee in film festivals as far as Romania (SHORT STOP INTERNATIONAL, 2022), Spain (MADRID ARTHOUSE, 2022), and Germany (BERLIN SHORTS AWARDS, 2022)
- Officially Selected Film in the 2022 Black Harvest Film Festival
- 3x High School MMEA Film Festival Contender
- 1x ANIM8 2019 Film Festival Finalist
Additional Skills
Self-taught pianist and trumpet player.
Rudimentary ability to speak and understand basic Spanish and French
Timeline
Assistan Film Director - Chaotic Neutral
09.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Care Assistant - Health Care Plus
08.2020 - 08.2022
Prepared Foods Team Member - Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer - Chicago Film Festival
10.2019 - 10.2019
Film Director, Writer, and Producer - Tumo Works
08.2019 - Current
Crew Member - AMC Theaters
01.2018 - 08.2019
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Arts, Filmmaking
Riverside-Brookfield High School - High School Diploma,
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