Steven Chappell
Skills & Abilities
FILM MAKING
· Writer, Director, Editor on short films and YouTube videos; 12+ years’ experience
· Experience in sound design and editing, as well as basic sound mixing.
· 10+ years’ experience with Adobe Software: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.
· Knowledgeable of computer hardware, software, and general AV principles.
MANAGEMENT
· 3 years of experience managing employees and performing administrative and customer service duties for Regal Entertainment Group
· Managed cast, crew, and gear on video productions, both amateur and professional.
Experience
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCTION| RED FIVE PRODUCTIONS | NOVEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
· Wrote, filmed, and edited a short advertisement video for Big Fish Games, related to the launch of their mobile app Sir Match-A-Lot.
· Videographer and editor for wedding videos and other events
· Production Assistant with National Geographic show Unlikely Animal Friends
Short Films
NIGHT OF THE LIVING TREES | SEPTEMBER 2017
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Premiered at Bleedingham 2017, also shown at BoneBat Comedy of Horrors 2019 and Crypticon 2019
BRING THE REMAINS | MARCH 2018
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Premiered at Bleedingham 2018, also shown Port Orchard Film Fest 2019 and Crypticon 2019
· Winner of 3rd place Best Story and 3rd place Best Cinematography at Bleedingham 2019
THE POD PEOPLE | CURRENTLY IN POST-PRODUCTION
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Created and managed successful crowd funding campaign; raised $3,800 through Seed And Spark.
· Managed cast and crew of 19 people over 3 days of principal photography
Job Experience
CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPRESNTATIVE | BIG FISH GAMES | APRIL 2018 - PRESENT
· Point of contact for customers of the Big Fish Casino app.
· Technical troubleshooting and gameplay resources
· Member of department newsletter team: shot and edited video interviews, wrote blurbs and headline puns.
ASSOCIATE MANAGER/FLOOR STAFF | REGAL CINEMAS | NOVEMBER 2012 – APRIL 2018
· 3 Years as Floor Staff while attending college; 3 years of Management
· Managed and maintained theater operations and cast members.
· Proficient in inventory management, cash handling, customer service, procedure enforcement, and disciplinary action.
· Communicated with distributors, vendors, and corporate contacts
· Familiarity with film distribution and exhibition.
Education
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | SEPT. 2010 – DEC. 2012 | EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
· Major: General studies
· Related coursework: Group Communication, Screen and Play Writing, Business, Improv and Sketch Comedy, Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE | SEPT. 2015 – MARCH 2016 - UNFINISHED | WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
· Related coursework: Computer Systems, Programming
· Member of video production club, KVIK
Skills & Abilities
FILM MAKING
· Writer, Director, Editor on short films and YouTube videos; 12+ years’ experience
· Experience in sound design and editing, as well as basic sound mixing.
· 10+ years’ experience with Adobe Software: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.
· Knowledgeable of computer hardware, software, and general AV principles.
MANAGEMENT
· 3 years of experience managing employees and performing administrative and customer service duties for Regal Entertainment Group
· Managed cast, crew, and gear on video productions, both amateur and professional.
Experience
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCTION| RED FIVE PRODUCTIONS | NOVEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
· Wrote, filmed, and edited a short advertisement video for Big Fish Games, related to the launch of their mobile app Sir Match-A-Lot.
· Videographer and editor for wedding videos and other events
· Production Assistant with National Geographic show Unlikely Animal Friends
Short Films
NIGHT OF THE LIVING TREES | SEPTEMBER 2017
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Premiered at Bleedingham 2017, also shown at BoneBat Comedy of Horrors 2019 and Crypticon 2019
BRING THE REMAINS | MARCH 2018
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Premiered at Bleedingham 2018, also shown Port Orchard Film Fest 2019 and Crypticon 2019
· Winner of 3rd place Best Story and 3rd place Best Cinematography at Bleedingham 2019
THE POD PEOPLE | CURRENTLY IN POST-PRODUCTION
· Writer, Co-Director, Editor
· Created and managed successful crowd funding campaign; raised $3,800 through Seed And Spark.
· Managed cast and crew of 19 people over 3 days of principal photography
Job Experience
CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPRESNTATIVE | BIG FISH GAMES | APRIL 2018 - PRESENT
· Point of contact for customers of the Big Fish Casino app.
· Technical troubleshooting and gameplay resources
· Member of department newsletter team: shot and edited video interviews, wrote blurbs and headline puns.
ASSOCIATE MANAGER/FLOOR STAFF | REGAL CINEMAS | NOVEMBER 2012 – APRIL 2018
· 3 Years as Floor Staff while attending college; 3 years of Management
· Managed and maintained theater operations and cast members.
· Proficient in inventory management, cash handling, customer service, procedure enforcement, and disciplinary action.
· Communicated with distributors, vendors, and corporate contacts
· Familiarity with film distribution and exhibition.
Education
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | SEPT. 2010 – DEC. 2012 | EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
· Major: General studies
· Related coursework: Group Communication, Screen and Play Writing, Business, Improv and Sketch Comedy, Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE | SEPT. 2015 – MARCH 2016 - UNFINISHED | WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
· Related coursework: Computer Systems, Programming
· Member of video production club, KVIK