shtuperman

i'm a filmmaker on a mission.
you can't NOT have fun doing everything.

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Profile

Producer & Director at Electric Shadow Films
Motion Pictures and Film | Bellingham, Washington Area, US

Summary

I'm currently pursuing a Marketing major at WWU to supplement my filmmaking, which is my true passion. I love bringing people together to learn, create, and inspire others through moving pictures and intrepid storytelling. I also enjoy sharing influences with others and talking shop about the film process.

KVIK Coordinator at Western Washington University - as.wwu.edu/kvik
Director Of Photography & Post-Production Editor at Talk It Up TV - talkituptv.com
Directing, Editing, Camera: Mead High School (Yearbook DVD Technician)
Western Washington University (Volunteer Director)
ReplayCave.com (Sports Videography)
Specialties: Directing, Camera Operation, Video Editing, Producer Work, Organization, Budgeting

Experience

  • Jul 2012 - Present
    Producer & Business Director / Electric Shadow Films
    We take the creative sparks flying around in our heads and make movies out of them! Electric Shadow Films is an award-winning collaboration between filmmakers Nick Nielsen, Gabe Conroy, and Robert Bojorquez. Through Electric Shadow, we are committed to creating films that can be anything from hilarious to thought-provoking to just plain entertaining. Electric Shadow's awards ranged from jury awards voted upon by film festival committees to audience awards decided by spectators.
  • Jun 2011 - Present
    KVIK Coordinator / WWU AS KVIK
    I'm in charge of organizing and sustaining KVIK, which is Western Washington University's primary filmmaking and video production body, a part of the Associated Students. I could not do my job without our valuable student volunteers. I'm responsible for our live show and premiere organization and preparation from start to finish, planning workshops for our volunteers in order to encourage production knowledge and quality control, and marketing KVIK to WWU's student body.
  • Sept 2009 - Present
    Director, Editor, Cinematographer / WWU AS KVIK
    I'm a volunteer through KVIK, Western Washington University's film and video production body, which is an Associated Students organization. I'm a director, editor, and cinematographer and have built up experience in short films, sketch comedy, news, and event coverage.
  • Sept 2009 - Present
    Specialty Show Radio DJ / 89.3 KUGS-FM
    I have my own specialty show called "Please Don't Melt My Face." It airs every Sunday morning from 10 AM to Noon. It's classic rock-themed, featuring deep cuts, live tracks, and commercially-unheard rarities. I also do a weekly video blog of my show which can be seen here: youtube.com/trombonerseverywhere
  • Apr 2001 - Present
    Director / Neighbors Inc.
    Making amateur videos with my neighbors for the internet and our own amusement.
  • Jun 2011 - Present
    Director Of Photography & Post-Production Editor / Talk It Up TV
    I was the primary camera operator for Talk It Up TV, which covers local Whatcom County events and people. I also edited the show in post-production, utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Mar 2011 - Present
    Production Intern / KVOS TV
    I was responsible for segments for Window On Western, a new show produced by The Center For New Media and projected to air on KVOS-11 in Bellingham. KVOS eventually ceased their partnership with The Center For New Media due to lack of direction, production control, leadership, and content.

Education

  • 2009 - 2013
    Western Washington University
    Marketing, Film Studies
    Activities: KVIK TV, 89.3 KUGS-FM
  • 2005 - 2009
    Mead High School
    Film
    Activities: Yearbook - DVD Technician & Sports Editor, Band - Trombone Section Leader, Advanced Leadership

Additional Information

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