SAMANTHA BOWER

318 Ernst Road

Reading, PA 19601
(484) 400 - 6705
SBOWER3@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE
To work in professional video production at an entry level.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and practice of basic SAG laws.
Understanding of industry standards spanning from screenwriting to camerawork through postproduction.
On-line studies and training promoted independence and resourcefulness.
Bar tending and service experience conditioned an unparalleled multi-tasker while promoting the value of teamwork.
Special Skills:
Software
Skilled language and use of Final Cut Pro 7.
Skilled in both language and use of Avid ProTools 9, including use of hardware like the Avid Mbox Mini and an
array of microphones.
Hardware
Able to operate a manual camera.
Proficient understanding and use of a professional lighting system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/PRODUCTION INTERN April 2013
http://shootingfilms.prosite.com
SHOOTING FILMS
New York, NY
Studied basic SAG laws.
Facilitated permit distribution when shooting on location. Communicated with local police and governments to
ensure a legally hassle-free workday.
Executed runs from NY, NY and within PA for equipment pickups and returns.
Coordinated the productions small yet essential tasks, including catering pickup, craft services, as well as prop and
wardrobe selection.
Promoted to Production Assistant midway through production.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA INTERN February 2014 to May 2014
Berks Community Television (BCTV)
Reading, PA
Produced and edited videos to entice new interns, celebrate local art, explore local history, and connect a community.
Assembled studios and locations for live and taped productions, including wiring, camera setup, audio, and lighting.
Directed and switched live broadcast productions and coordinated audio board operations.
Maintained BCTV bulletin boards and website, including minimal HTML work.
FOOD SERVER/BARTENDER August 2011 to present
RUBY TUESDAY
Wyomissing, PA
Specializes in customer services. Orchestrates a smoothly-running, busy shift as a server captain, overseeing
completion of every servers responsibilities.
EDUCATION
THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA (educated online)
B.F.A., Motion Pictures and Television, Spring 2014
Concentration in Screenwriting and Cinematography
Rigorous Motion Pictures and Television program built a solid portfolio:
! Writing samples include: a full-length teleplay; five treatments for original, feature-length genre films; one
outline for feature film adaptation of Christopher Moores Coyote Blue.
! Cinematography samples include: an array of shorts depicting lighting abilities; The Cabbie, a five minute
short featuring specialty lighting; a Holiday Dessert, video conveying cinematographic skill range.
ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BCTV January 2012 to present
Camera Operator
Attain the perfect shot as quickly as possible, whether creative or functional, shooting a variety of subjects.
REFERENCES upon request.