To Whom It May Concern:
Please consider me for the witing position. I would like to help your company in any way I can, and to be in an environment where I can learn and grow.
My experience includes being a Freelance Assistant Editor at Johnson and Murphy Productions in Los Angeles, and TV Land in New York. I also have an MFA in film from City College of New York (CUNY) and a BA in film from University of Central Florida.
My credits include, writing, directing, and editing dozens of short films, PSAs, commercials and promos. I also optioned a screenplay last year.
I’m available to begin as soon as possible.
Cordially,
Stephen Unger
6550 Yucca Street, Apt. 306
Los Angeles, CA 90028
REEL: http://www.youtube.com/slu16334
Stephen Unger 6550 Yucca St., Los Angeles, CA 90028 - Cell (646) 644-8048 - stephenunger@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the entertainment industry where I can apply my skills and expand my experience.
EXPERIENCE
Travel Channel, Los Angeles, CA October-November 2007
Final Cut Pro Instructor
Helped aspiring travel documentary students.
● Inspired students to use time-saving keyboard short cuts.
● Tutored logging, capturing and printing to tape.
Johnson and Murphy Productions, Los Angeles, CA August 2007-September 2007
Assistant Editor
Provided assistance to editing department.
● Received, logged and edited TV episodics and promos on Final Cut Pro.
● Met client demands for various vignettes and DVD content in DVD Studio Pro.
Contrafilm, Los Angeles, CA January 2007-March 2007
Assistant to SVP of Development
Provided assistance to development department.
● Received and logged screenplays.
● Corresponded and with agents and managers via email and telephone.
Fee Fye Foe Films, Los Angeles, CA March 2003-January 2007
Writer, Producer, Director and Editor
Created several public service announcements for city water departments.
● Implemented copywriting and script development.
● Combined editing, sound, music, graphic design, and 3-D animation.
Three Strikes – Comedy Central, Los Angeles, CA October 2006-November 2006
Set and Office Production Assistant
Offered production skills to John Stewart and Central Productions comedy pilot.
● Produced copies of sides and screenplays.
● Facilitated specific runs to production facilities.
Nick at Nite/TV Land On-Air Promos, New York, NY April 2005-July 2005
Office Production Assistant Helped produce, write and edit on-air promos.
● Gathered visuals from the ALIAS tape library.
● Supported producers on audio and visual sessions.
Foam Noir Productions, New York, NY August 2002
Production Assistant
Created animatronics and clay puppets.
● Painted and sculpted puppet exteriors.
● Molded moveable arms and legs.
Sesame Street, New York, NY August 2001-May 2002
Office Production Intern
Aided producers in production office.
● Learned live-action and animation techniques.
● Assisted music and audio team for Sesame Street voice over and song recording.
EDUCATION GRADUATED
M.F.A., Film and Media Arts, The City College, CUNY New York, NY June 2003 GPA: 3.4
B.A., Film, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL June 2001 GPA 3.67
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 95; Windows 98; Windows 2000; Windows XP; Mac Software Applications: FinalCut Pro; Avid; Flash; Adobe PhotoShop, Premier; DVD Studio
HONORS/AWARDS
The Film Foundation of Tampa Bay: Touch the Future Scholarship, 2000, Dolphin Bay Screenwriting Competition-finalist, 2000, SDI Tech Award Gotfilmfest.com, 2001, Chesterfield Writer's Film Project semi-finalist, Won several short film awards. Short film distribution deal.
References Upon Request
