Tyler Bolden
Tustin,CA
Summary
Film scholar with deep expertise in history, theory, and societal contexts, combining research, writing, and professional industry experience. Inspired by François Truffaut’s notion that “film lovers are sick people,” I approach film with relentless curiosity and devotion.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Documentary Researcher
Zeberiah Newman, Director
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct archival research for documentary projects, including Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (2025) and other works in development.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure accuracy, relevance, and contextualization of sourced materials.
- Gather and organize historical materials—TV interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, press kits, and media ephemera—into a searchable database for production.
Volunteer
Kino Babylon
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported daily operations at a historic repertory cinema, assisting with event coordination and community outreach for screenings, including silent-film programs with live musical accompaniment.
- Managed ticketing, customer inquiries, and front-of-house responsibilities to ensure a smooth audience experience.
- Helped develop promotional materials and assist with social media efforts to highlight upcoming screenings and special events.
- Maintained venue spaces before and after events.
Editorial Assistant
Sandy Chvostal, Writer
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Proofread and copyedited manuscripts for Harlequin-published romance novels, ensuring clarity and consistency to house style.
- Verified historical accuracy of settings, timelines, and real-world details, cross-checking locations, dates, and cultural references to maintain narrative authenticity.
- Provided revision notes to support the author’s workflow and strengthen narrative coherence.
Research Assistant
Malcolm Leo Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Compiled and analyzed hundreds of archival materials for Jerry: The Movie (in post-production), focusing on Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, including interviews, documentary footage, and rare recordings.
- Sourced materials aligned with the director’s 1987 interview with Garcia, which required meticulous cross-referencing of bootleg recordings and fan-circulated media.
- Organized and catalogued resources to support narrative development, editorial decisions, and overall documentary production.
Freelance Contributor
Girls on Tops
2022 - 2024
- Researched and wrote two historical–auteurist essays on women directors: Shirley Clarke (U.S., 2022) and Binka Zhelyazkova (Bulgaria, 2024).
- Examined each filmmaker’s career, stylistic signatures, and contributions to national and global film histories.
- Applied a research-driven approach to advocate for greater visibility of overlooked and underrecognized filmmakers, integrating archival materials, contextual analysis, and close readings of their work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2026
Skills
- Archival research (film archives, periodicals, interviews, production materials)
- Close textual and visual analysis of films
- Critical theory application (eg, Bazin, Mulvey, Sontag, Dyer)
- Scholarly writing (essays, abstracts, conference posters)
- Editing and proofreading
- Public presentation of research (posters, lectures, symposia)
- Organizing exhibitions, screenings, or events
- Adobe Premiere Pro (video essays for film analysis)
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Kino Babylon
06.2025 - 08.2025
Editorial Assistant
Sandy Chvostal, Writer
11.2024 - 04.2025
Documentary Researcher
Zeberiah Newman, Director
10.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Malcolm Leo Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Freelance Contributor
Girls on Tops
2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
Chapman University