CV - Tristan Gray Filmmaker • Graphic Designer • Interaction Designer w ww.tristangray.space
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design Innovation – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2015 Major in Media Design: Game Design, Post Production & Special Effects, Physical Computing.
Certificate in Directing & Writing for Film – Die Filmakademie Kelle, Berlin, Germany 2011 Certificate specialising in Directing and Writing for film. A comprehensive course from Script to Screen, with a focus on the traditional film process and presenting for cinema.
Certificate in Film and Television – Avalon Film & Television School 2006 Certificate in Film and Television. Avalon Studios, Wellington.
SHORT FILM
Stuntman, – Wellington, NZ 2016 Set Construction/Art Department. Director: Pavel Kvatch.
Misscommunication, Angaelica – Los Angeles, USA 2012-2013 Video editing and title sequence. Producer: Breven Angaelica Warren.
Arbeitsfrei (t ranslation: W orkfree) , Die Filmakademie Kelle – Berlin, Germany 2011 Writer and Director. A film delving into modern perceptions and values of unemployment. I lead a crew/cast of 30, which also included organising the four day shoot at four locations. Shot on 16mm. Link: C omplete Film 8:34min or T railer.
Stadtverführung (t ranslation: A Guide’s Allurement), Die Filmakademie Kelle – Berlin 2011 I worked as a lighting assistant on set, and I also edited the final film. Shot on 16mm with a runtime of 7 min. Director: Jörg Behnke.
FEATURE FILM
Mortal Engines, Hungry City Ltd – Wellington 2016 - 2017 Set PA (AD Dept), and Costume Runner. Supervisor: Dianne Foothead.
The Hobbit, 3 Foot 7 Ltd – Wellington 2012 Costume and Breakdown Assistant. Workroom Supervisor: Caro Fenton.
Kingdom Come, South Vineyard Ltd – Wellington 2008 Costume and Props Assistant. Workroom Supervisor: Rae Donnelly.
African Odyssey, Classica Ltd – Auckland 2007 Feature length documentary of 4 Whakatane friends travelling the length of Africa on motorbikes you wouldn’t ride to the cowshed. I was the primary Video Editor and Footage Compiler, before handing over to a Post-Production Office. Director: Nicholas Twaddle.
SIDE PROJECTS
Weather Station and App — domestic application Current Design and development of natural environment sensors as an Internet of Things project.
App— A social platform focused at curbing drinking culture. Current An alternative approach at combating binge drinking through social awareness.
Brewing Chamber— A prototype brewing fermenter. 2015 Used for experimenting beer recipes, this fermenter is run by a microcontroller to monitor the progress of fermentation.
OTHER Datacom — IT Services Company. 2015- 2016 Customer Service.
SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITY
I approach most task with a positive outlook, and keen attention to detail. I take pride and care to the final project, where I enjoy applying my creative skills to overcome problems, especially when intuitive or innovative solutions are required. I enjoy the steps and phases to a project based work environment, in particular when a critical and analytical thought process is required. I am easy going, but with an excellent ability to be assertive and show leadership when guiding a team. I have a great understanding of computer systems, and value learning new skills that will assist in taking a project forward.
Languages - English and German
Post-Production:
● Compositing, Editing, and 3D Modelling: ● After Effects ● Final Cut Pro ● Premiere Pro ● Avid ● Maya ● DaVinci
Programming and Physical Computing:
● Programming: ● Processing (Java) ● C# ● Python ● JavaScript ● HTML/CSS ● Google Polymer ● Apache Cordova ● Microcontroller Prototyping: ● Arduino (C/C++) - Including hardware-software interfacing ● Integrating weather sensors, RGB LEDs, and Stepper Motors ● Raspberry Pi, as a Server and with a Touch Screen Graphic Design:
● Design and Photography: ● Photoshop ● Illustrator ● InDesign ● Digital and Analog Photography ● 35mm Darkroom Processing ● Print Developing ● Cross-Processing
ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded Best International Short Film for A rbeitsfrei (t ranslation: W orkfree), at the Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, Washington, USA.
CAREER AIMS
1. To join a motivated team and contribute my skills to exciting projects 2. To progress and enrich my career in the game/film industry 3. To continue to gain industry experience and knowledge
SUMMARY My career and experience has been diverse and varied but it has all been centred around the moving image. I have gained experience on a variety of projects from feature film through to writing and directing my own short film, and even programing devices for IoTs. In my spare time I pursue ambitious side projects and have upskilled at every opportunity. I have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design Innovation degree and prior to this I received a Certificate in Film while living in Germany. In summary I will bring very rounded experience to your team, and am very motivated to apply my skills to some challenging projects.
PERSONAL APPRECIATIONS
Filmmaking, photography and occasional acting Soccer, golf, fishing and various outdoor adventures Brewing beer and cider Qualified surf lifesaver
REFERENCES
Dianne Foothead - Hungry City Ltd (Mortal Engines) [email protected] +64 27 222 6132 Caro Fenton - Wingnut Films (The Hobbit) [email protected] +64 27 457 2236 Walter Langelaar - Victoria University of Wellington [email protected] +64 4463 6200