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Ben Antonio [email protected] 810-429-9160 benjaminantonio.com Recent Experience Freelance Filmmaker 2012 - Current Working many roles as an freelance filmmaker, from being Producer for Elle Magazine China on video and photo shoots in New York City, to being Director of Photography on music videos and short films in Shanghai, China. Persistent self-motivation in seeking and excelling at jobs within a company’s specifications. Learned ability to satisfy both corporate and artistic demands. Fly Films Shanghai, China May 2010 - August 2010; May 2012 - July 2013 Worked full-time in 2010 as an Assistant Editor for the show, The Amazing Race: China Rush, logging footage, assembling rough cuts of episodes and creating graphics and transitions. Returned in 2013 as an Associate Producer, working within a team and independently to develop primarily web content and corporate videos. On any given project my roles may have been Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist, Writer and/or Producer. Clients include Pernod-Ricard, Jardine Matheson, New Balance, Nike and UPS. Contact: Norm Wong [email protected] Instructional Support Services Student Manager Ann Arbor, MI January 2011 - May 2012 Assisted University of Michigan Students by giving presentations and orientations demonstrating equipment and managing other students at the University’s primary tech and video equipment rental facility. Organized rental orders, troubleshot tech problems and worked with University staff to maintatin and develop computer and video post-production suites. Contact: Ralph Franklin [email protected] Selected Work Cinematography Reel: https://vimeo.com/61450642 Whisperism Brand Video Director of Photography: https://vimeo.com/74994740 Jardine-Matheson Recruitment Video Director of Photography: http://tinyurl.com/pv4wcks Education University of Michigan Cumulative GPA: 3.67 Ann Arbor, MI 2008-2012 BA in School of Literature, Sciences and Arts with a concentration in Screen Arts and Cultures and a minor in General Philosophy. A diverse courseload with a focus on professional practice in film and video production, technical proficiency and teamwork. Skills and Accomplishments - In depth knowledge of production process from conceptualization to delivery. - Technical proficiency in many Canon, RED, Arri, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic cameras. - Skilled at pitching concepts and selling them to clients. - Adept in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve 9, Final Cut 7 and Apple Color software. - Technical proficiency and creative ability to both edit and color grade in various styles. - Skilled at utilizing of all types of lighting equipment, from Kinoflo ring lights to 12k Mole-Richardsons. - Dedication to consistently shooting short films and side projects outside of paid work. - Demonstrated ability to shoot in both run-and-gun environments as well as meticulously planned studio work. - Fan of the long take and quick cut. - Winner of Best Cinematography and Best Expirmental film at Lightworks Film Festival. - Indian Village (Fall 2011, Director of Photography).