Leo Winters Resume
Leo James Winters
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Summary of Core Skills & Competencies: Creative, reliable, ambitious multi-media talent with a wide variety of education and experience related to film and visual media. Currently working in retail, but constantly looking for opportunities in film industry or any related fields. Experience with directing, editing, writing, cinematography, videography, as well as media driven software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and Adobe Premiere.
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College of Chicago, Majoring in Cinema Art & Science Graduated, January 2018
Samples of experience
Prop Master, The Alcoholist: Credited on full length feature film released in 2016, directed by Lucas Pavetto and currently available as streaming media through A------------ Worked as member of Ship to Shore Media, responsible for acquisition, cataloging, tracking, placement and continuity of props used in filming. Additionally assisted with set design and construction.
Production Assistant, Cellar Door: Credited as Production Assistant on award winning short film, Cellar Door, released in 2016 by Fatal Funnel Films. Responsible for managing, tracking and placement of props. Film was recipient of awards at Twister Alley, Gig Harbor, Windy City International, and Austin Revolution film festivals and is available for viewing online at Fatal Funnel Films
Intern, Troma Entertainment: Assisted at Troma on a variety of marketing projects including company’s annual Tromadance. Packaged and organized merchandise for distribution. Worked on social media platforms and electronic flyers.
Grip, The Open Mic: Credited as Grip on 12 part comedy series, directed by Jason Madeja and currently available as streaming media on YouTube. Responsible for all lighting, recording of sound and operation of boom microphone
Production Assistant, Holy Trinity: Assisted in design, construction, paint, and prop staging of feature film written and directed by Molly Hewitt and produced by Full Spectrum Features. Not yet released, synopsis available online at Full Spectrum Features.
Prop Master, Thanks A Latte: Prop Master on the web series Thanks A Latte, member of art department and was responsible for managing, tracking, and placement of props being Additionally assisted in lighting of outdoor scenes and contributed drawings and artistic renditions used in the filming of the series. First episode is available to watch on Youtube.
Disc Jockey, WBNY Radio: Hosted regular program at Buffalo State’s radio station, 91.3 FM Additionally managed callers and some engineering responsibilities while hosting radio program.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Rotating responsibilities between customer service, cash register and back room shelving & organizing stock. First worked at a store in Ithaca NY, then transferred to a store on 86th& Lexington Ave in Manhattan.
Intern, Factory 25: Currently work as an intern for Brooklyn-based film production and distribution company Factory 25. Responsibilities include packaging & mailing out DVDs and merchandise, researching venues for film screenings, creating spreadsheets and organizing inventory, editing videos and uploading films to streaming sites such as Kanopy and Amazon Prime.
Current Employment
Stagehand, Manhattan School of Music: Work part time as a stagehand at Manhattan School of Music. I assist in constructing and breaking down sets for concerts and live performances, mainly in the school’s main performance hall, Neidorff-Karpati Hall.
References:
Joe Narode- Former executive producer at Ship to Shore Media, hiring manager at Troma Entertainment and Assistant Director at A Clean Picture LLC ------------,------------
John Kim - Creator and owner of Utibay Productions. ------------,------------
Additional references provided upon request.
Leo James Winters
ph:------------ e: ------------
Summary of Core Skills & Competencies: Creative, reliable, ambitious multi-media talent with a wide variety of education and experience related to film and visual media. Currently working in retail, but constantly looking for opportunities in film industry or any related fields. Experience with directing, editing, writing, cinematography, videography, as well as media driven software such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro and Adobe Premiere.
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College of Chicago, Majoring in Cinema Art & Science Graduated, January 2018
Samples of experience
Prop Master, The Alcoholist: Credited on full length feature film released in 2016, directed by Lucas Pavetto and currently available as streaming media through A------------ Worked as member of Ship to Shore Media, responsible for acquisition, cataloging, tracking, placement and continuity of props used in filming. Additionally assisted with set design and construction.
Production Assistant, Cellar Door: Credited as Production Assistant on award winning short film, Cellar Door, released in 2016 by Fatal Funnel Films. Responsible for managing, tracking and placement of props. Film was recipient of awards at Twister Alley, Gig Harbor, Windy City International, and Austin Revolution film festivals and is available for viewing online at Fatal Funnel Films
Intern, Troma Entertainment: Assisted at Troma on a variety of marketing projects including company’s annual Tromadance. Packaged and organized merchandise for distribution. Worked on social media platforms and electronic flyers.
Grip, The Open Mic: Credited as Grip on 12 part comedy series, directed by Jason Madeja and currently available as streaming media on YouTube. Responsible for all lighting, recording of sound and operation of boom microphone
Production Assistant, Holy Trinity: Assisted in design, construction, paint, and prop staging of feature film written and directed by Molly Hewitt and produced by Full Spectrum Features. Not yet released, synopsis available online at Full Spectrum Features.
Prop Master, Thanks A Latte: Prop Master on the web series Thanks A Latte, member of art department and was responsible for managing, tracking, and placement of props being Additionally assisted in lighting of outdoor scenes and contributed drawings and artistic renditions used in the filming of the series. First episode is available to watch on Youtube.
Disc Jockey, WBNY Radio: Hosted regular program at Buffalo State’s radio station, 91.3 FM Additionally managed callers and some engineering responsibilities while hosting radio program.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Rotating responsibilities between customer service, cash register and back room shelving & organizing stock. First worked at a store in Ithaca NY, then transferred to a store on 86th& Lexington Ave in Manhattan.
Intern, Factory 25: Currently work as an intern for Brooklyn-based film production and distribution company Factory 25. Responsibilities include packaging & mailing out DVDs and merchandise, researching venues for film screenings, creating spreadsheets and organizing inventory, editing videos and uploading films to streaming sites such as Kanopy and Amazon Prime.
Current Employment
Stagehand, Manhattan School of Music: Work part time as a stagehand at Manhattan School of Music. I assist in constructing and breaking down sets for concerts and live performances, mainly in the school’s main performance hall, Neidorff-Karpati Hall.
References:
Joe Narode- Former executive producer at Ship to Shore Media, hiring manager at Troma Entertainment and Assistant Director at A Clean Picture LLC ------------,------------
John Kim - Creator and owner of Utibay Productions. ------------,------------
Additional references provided upon request.