Michael A. Cantu  423 E. Dickson San Antonio, TX 78214  210-923-4264 Home Phone  210-251-0285  Comicfan06@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE	To obtain a position within a media oriented company that will utilize my talents.
SKILLS PROFILE	·        Experienced shooting on Beta SP, DV, Mini-DV, DVC PRO, and P2 cameras. ·        Have knowledge of Analog/Nonlinear editing on Avid and Premiere platforms. ·        Expedient screenwriter. Can achieve quick turn around from initial concept to final draft. ·        Can function well in team environment. ·        Certified Live Truck Operator.
EMPLOYMENT	Video Journalist/Editor/ENG Operator	October 1999-Present
	Univision San Antonio, TX   ·        In addition to video journalist duties, also assisted with studio cameras, audio, and video server operation. ·        Assisted Chief Videographer in maintaining equipment. ·        Improved on Spanish Speaking Skills.
	Videographer	August 1998-October 1999
	Citivideo, San Antonio, TX   ·        Assisted owner John Atiee on single or multi-camera shoots. ·        Operated personally owned Canon XL1 for weddings, industrial videos, etc. ·        Worked with customers to bring their vision to life through video.
	Video Journalist/Editor	January1997-June 1998
	KABB TV San Antonio, TX   ·        Covered Spot News, Features, Vo’s and Vo-bites for broadcast on 9 O’clock news. ·        Edited Vo’s, Vo-bites, and Packages for the 9 O’clock news.
	Student, The University Of Texas At Austin	Sept 1996-Dec 1996
	Bachelor Of Science – Radio, Television, And Film   ·        Studied film technique, screenwriting, and radio broadcast, . ·        Acted as Production Assistant for many graduate students on their film projects.
RECOGNITION	Film – Back Up – Best Costume and Best Acting – 48HR Film Project 2008   Film – Throw Down At The Pig Stand – 3rd Place – SA48HR Film Experience 2007   Film – Soul Collector – Best In Show – IFMASA Screening 2007   Screenplay – Malignant – 1000 Winning Screenplays – Project Greenlight   Screenplay – Angel De Muerte – Top 25% - Page Screenwrtiting Competition   Screenplay – Angel De Muerte – Top 10% - ScriptSavvy Screenwriting Competition

One "Film For Sale" Listed:

ECHO 99 mins. DV. Thriller. eng. $10. Completed. P: Michael A. Cantu. D: Mark Cantu. W: Mark Cantu. C: Jayson Lee Boyson, Caitlin Williams, Michael D. Burger. A Mafia hitman attempts to maintain the façade of a normal life as he suddenly finds himself the target of a serial killer.