Ugushi Ashley Ogonor
EDUCATION The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies, Visual Arts; Minor in Astrophysics June 2019
Honors included: Odyssey Scholarship (Full-Tuition)
Graduate with Honors (June 2019)
EXPERIENCE
Flix Premiere Film Development Screener Feb 2019-June 2019
• Writing reviews for films selected for online streaming
• Collaborate with other screeners on weekly conference calls STAGE — Scientists, Technologists and Artists Generating Exploration
Production Assistant for “Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist”
June 2018-May 2019 An interdisciplinary documentary series that utilizes visual storytelling, science communication and formal filmmaking
• Edit raw footage
• Brainstorm creative ideas with a small team
• Choose scenes to shoot that best illustrate scientific, emotional, and aesthetic cinematic goals
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Mandel Hall Technician (Campus Theatre) Jan 2017-Jan 2018
• Respond to basic maintenance and calls
• Install and remove basic lighting, sound and other technical equipment • Execute sound and music
Administrative Assistant (Campus IT Services) June 2017-Jan 2018
• Test phone systems/ Make maintenance calls
• Provide general assistance for Voice Technology employees
• Organize and catalog phone inventory
Videographer (for College Programming Office)
April 2019-June 2019
• Collaborate with campus partners to record presentations for Peer Mentor training • Compile and edit training videos for Peer Mentors • Collaborate with CPO staff and UCMP Advisory Board to create and edit online modules for incoming first-year students
Facets Multimedia Chicago, IL Festival Programming Assistant (Metcalf Internship) June 2016-Sept 2016
• Review submissions for the 2016 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival • Provide Programming Director with detailed notes on content, plot, character, objectionable material, and programming suggestions on those submissions
ART EXPEDITIONS
Chicago, IL
• University of Chicago Blacklight Magazine (2017)
• University of Chicago Screen-share Video Gallery (2018)
• LEADERSHIP ACTIVTITIES:
Fire Escape Films (University of Chicago Student Group) Chicago, IL
Member
Sept 2015- June 2019
• Assistant Camera for short film The Paper Trail
• Operated microphone and H4n for various student films
Director (Autumn 2016)
• Wrote and Directed film, Sweet Jane
• Editor (Adobe Premiere)
• Camera (Canon 7D)
Animator (Spring 2019)
• Animated/ edited segment of short film entitled “Honey”
SKILLS
Computer: Full Proficiency in: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Adobe Premiere; After Effects; Photoshop; Avid Media Composer; Audition; Final Cut Pro Camera: DSLR/SLR, Panasonic AG-AC160A
Language: Intermediate fluency in French (Speaking, Writing, Reading)
Miscellaneous: Admittance and Attendance in intensive Film Study University of Chicago
Program with residence in Paris, France from Jan 2018 – March 2018
EDUCATION The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies, Visual Arts; Minor in Astrophysics June 2019
Honors included: Odyssey Scholarship (Full-Tuition)
Graduate with Honors (June 2019)
EXPERIENCE
Flix Premiere Film Development Screener Feb 2019-June 2019
• Writing reviews for films selected for online streaming
• Collaborate with other screeners on weekly conference calls STAGE — Scientists, Technologists and Artists Generating Exploration
Production Assistant for “Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist”
June 2018-May 2019 An interdisciplinary documentary series that utilizes visual storytelling, science communication and formal filmmaking
• Edit raw footage
• Brainstorm creative ideas with a small team
• Choose scenes to shoot that best illustrate scientific, emotional, and aesthetic cinematic goals
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Mandel Hall Technician (Campus Theatre) Jan 2017-Jan 2018
• Respond to basic maintenance and calls
• Install and remove basic lighting, sound and other technical equipment • Execute sound and music
Administrative Assistant (Campus IT Services) June 2017-Jan 2018
• Test phone systems/ Make maintenance calls
• Provide general assistance for Voice Technology employees
• Organize and catalog phone inventory
Videographer (for College Programming Office)
April 2019-June 2019
• Collaborate with campus partners to record presentations for Peer Mentor training • Compile and edit training videos for Peer Mentors • Collaborate with CPO staff and UCMP Advisory Board to create and edit online modules for incoming first-year students
Facets Multimedia Chicago, IL Festival Programming Assistant (Metcalf Internship) June 2016-Sept 2016
• Review submissions for the 2016 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival • Provide Programming Director with detailed notes on content, plot, character, objectionable material, and programming suggestions on those submissions
ART EXPEDITIONS
Chicago, IL
• University of Chicago Blacklight Magazine (2017)
• University of Chicago Screen-share Video Gallery (2018)
• LEADERSHIP ACTIVTITIES:
Fire Escape Films (University of Chicago Student Group) Chicago, IL
Member
Sept 2015- June 2019
• Assistant Camera for short film The Paper Trail
• Operated microphone and H4n for various student films
Director (Autumn 2016)
• Wrote and Directed film, Sweet Jane
• Editor (Adobe Premiere)
• Camera (Canon 7D)
Animator (Spring 2019)
• Animated/ edited segment of short film entitled “Honey”
SKILLS
Computer: Full Proficiency in: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Adobe Premiere; After Effects; Photoshop; Avid Media Composer; Audition; Final Cut Pro Camera: DSLR/SLR, Panasonic AG-AC160A
Language: Intermediate fluency in French (Speaking, Writing, Reading)
Miscellaneous: Admittance and Attendance in intensive Film Study University of Chicago
Program with residence in Paris, France from Jan 2018 – March 2018