Brandon Durkes' Resume
Career Objective
Filmmaker, actor and artist with 5+ years experience as an independent contractor. Constantly learning and apply new techniques in the many disciplines he practices. Driven to learn on the job and solve problems creatively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The KC Improv Company (October 2014-Present
------------ | Chante Keller (General Manager)
Artistic Director (March 2018-Present)
Schedule shows at The Kick Comedy Theater (5/week)
Plan and execute weekly rehearsal
Create new show concepts
Form relationships with outside companies to raise brand awareness
Hire directors & cast
Oversee and manage cast (35 actors)
Festival Co-Director (January 2017-Present)
Oversee Festival Board
Create and maintain relationships with outside talent and companies
Secure sponsorship for the festival
Secure performance & workshop space
Review and select submissions
Create schedule of events
Oversee production of events
House Manager/Producer (January 2016-Present)
Set up theater space for performance, rehearsal and workshops
Oversee admissions and technical aspects of the theater during shows
Answer phone, and help with queries
Address issues that may arise during shows
Count money and keep records of show attendance
Operate sound & light board for live performance
Graphic Designer (October 2015-Present)
Design and maintain company website (------------)
Create graphics for online and print media
Create a weekly advertisement slideshow for the theater
Live performance & promotional photography and videography
Maintain social media accounts
Actor (October 2014-Present)
Rehearse & perform improvised comedy
Write, rehearse & perform written comedy
Freelance Production Work
www.RellitrayS------------ , www.BirdInTheM------------
Create graphics and logos based on client needs
Plan & execute production for live event video shoots
Plan & execute production for scripted material and interviews
Record & edit video & audio content
Keyframe animation
SKILLS
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Photography
DSLR Photography
Adobe Lightroom
Video Production
DSLR Video
Lighting
Video Post-Production
Magix Vegas
Adobe Premiere
Adobe AfterFX
Final Cut
Chroma Work
Keyframe Animation
Audio Engineering
Live Sound
Recording (live, studio)
Pro Tools
Adobe Audition
HONORS
Kansas City Fringe Festival 2017
“A Dinner Party”
Bird in the Middle, LLC
Director, Editor, Writer, Actor
Best of Venue, Film
“The Best of Fountain City Sketch”
The KC Improv Company
Director, Writer
Best of Venue
Career Objective
Filmmaker, actor and artist with 5+ years experience as an independent contractor. Constantly learning and apply new techniques in the many disciplines he practices. Driven to learn on the job and solve problems creatively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The KC Improv Company (October 2014-Present
------------ | Chante Keller (General Manager)
Artistic Director (March 2018-Present)
Schedule shows at The Kick Comedy Theater (5/week)
Plan and execute weekly rehearsal
Create new show concepts
Form relationships with outside companies to raise brand awareness
Hire directors & cast
Oversee and manage cast (35 actors)
Festival Co-Director (January 2017-Present)
Oversee Festival Board
Create and maintain relationships with outside talent and companies
Secure sponsorship for the festival
Secure performance & workshop space
Review and select submissions
Create schedule of events
Oversee production of events
House Manager/Producer (January 2016-Present)
Set up theater space for performance, rehearsal and workshops
Oversee admissions and technical aspects of the theater during shows
Answer phone, and help with queries
Address issues that may arise during shows
Count money and keep records of show attendance
Operate sound & light board for live performance
Graphic Designer (October 2015-Present)
Design and maintain company website (------------)
Create graphics for online and print media
Create a weekly advertisement slideshow for the theater
Live performance & promotional photography and videography
Maintain social media accounts
Actor (October 2014-Present)
Rehearse & perform improvised comedy
Write, rehearse & perform written comedy
Freelance Production Work
www.RellitrayS------------ , www.BirdInTheM------------
Create graphics and logos based on client needs
Plan & execute production for live event video shoots
Plan & execute production for scripted material and interviews
Record & edit video & audio content
Keyframe animation
SKILLS
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Photography
DSLR Photography
Adobe Lightroom
Video Production
DSLR Video
Lighting
Video Post-Production
Magix Vegas
Adobe Premiere
Adobe AfterFX
Final Cut
Chroma Work
Keyframe Animation
Audio Engineering
Live Sound
Recording (live, studio)
Pro Tools
Adobe Audition
HONORS
Kansas City Fringe Festival 2017
“A Dinner Party”
Bird in the Middle, LLC
Director, Editor, Writer, Actor
Best of Venue, Film
“The Best of Fountain City Sketch”
The KC Improv Company
Director, Writer
Best of Venue