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Zack Hankins

Swampscott,MA

Summary

Highly motivated and creative professional who has spent the last five years working in film production, editing and color grading, and broadcast. Knowledgeable about a variety of field within the production process from scheduling to shooting, to the many aspects of post production. Eager to help bring projects to life regardless of the role.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member

Pitt to the Point
  • Worked the 2024 and 2026 seasons of the on campus news program
  • Assisted in the social media management for the show's promotion
  • Reported on the activities of the regional campuses
  • Edited packages together for the Pitt Sports Segment

Tech Workshop Instructor

Swampscott High School, SCENE
  • Ran various workshops for both Pitt's on campus film organization SCENE, as well as for Swampscott High School's Media Arts Lab
  • Taught professional level workshops for cameras, lighting, steadicams, and anamorphic lenses
  • Ran a 3 part workshop series teaching introductory color grading

Video Editor

Conduction
11.2025 - Current
  • Edited clips of musicians performing music with various instruments into one cohesive performance

Freelance Colorist

Various Production Companies
12.2022 - Current
  • Color Graded over a dozen short films and one feature length film
  • Manages technical consistency and on set issues
  • Works with the director to bring an artistic flair to the footage in ways that supports the story

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Film And Media Studies, Political Science

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026

High School Diploma - General Studies

Swampscott High School
Swampscott, MA
06-2022

Skills

  • Camera Operation
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Color Grading
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Editing
  • Film Scheduling
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Developed a short film that won local festival recognition
  • Improved production efficiency by 30% in team video shoots

Certification

  • DaVinci Resolve Color Grading Panel- Blackmagic Design

Timeline

Video Editor

Conduction
11.2025 - Current

Freelance Colorist

Various Production Companies
12.2022 - Current

Crew Member

Pitt to the Point

Tech Workshop Instructor

Swampscott High School, SCENE

Bachelor's Degree - Film And Media Studies, Political Science

University of Pittsburgh

High School Diploma - General Studies

Swampscott High School