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  Profile:  Bryan Ridgell
 
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Linked under Assistant Directors - 1st, 1st Assistant Camera in USA New York/New Jersey.
Film Studies and Production student currently completing final year of Bachelor of Arts degree at Hofstra University. Pursuing all positions.

Credits: The Family Car (ST), Sonia, Saved. (DO).
Contact: [send email]  [view map]   Tel: 207-653-6894

Bryan Ridgell
1004 Alliance Hall
300 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
USA


Cell phone: (207) 653-6894
Alternate phone: (347) 772-8181
E-mail: bryanridgell@gmail.com
URL: www.bryanridgell.com


Work experience:
Hofstra University, Office of Interactive Media
2008 - present
I am the senior student employee of a web development and video team. My video-related duties include shooting videos for Hofstra.edu including green screens, editing the videos, and correctly compressing and uploading them for the web. Additional duties include HTML and CSS edits and working with Flash video embedding.

Hofstra University, Student Computing Services
Student Assistant
2006 - 2007
I was responsible for troubleshooting and customer service in labs of over 100 computers, upkeep of laser printers, and assisting users with specific software problems in a fast-paced environment.


Education:
Hofstra University
B.A., expected 2010
Concentration: Film Production & Creative Writing


Skills:
*Proficient with: Avid, Final Cut, and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere.
*Trained in M.S. Office
*Knowledge of various film, video and still photography workflows.
*Strong visual sense for photography, including color correction, composition and post-processing of images, including working with RAW color spaces.
*Ten years of web developing experience, including advanced HTML and CSS coding as well as database and content management system integration. Two years in a professional setting for Hofstra.edu. Currently exploring Adobe Flash development.
*Excellent ability for editing and writing, thorough understanding of plotting and screenwriting.
*Fine arts abilities such as drawing, sculpting and painting.
*Basic French language ability


Production Experience:
2009
Writer/Director/Videographer/Editor "Red Moonflower Blooming" 16mm Short
Sound Design/Boom Op "The Immolation Game" HD Video Short
Videographer/Editor "Pillow Fight" Promotional Video
Assistant Director "Lesson for Life" NYC Play Reading
Editor "Sonia, Saved." Video Documentary
Boom Op "Don't Stop Believin'" Documentary
Director/DP/Editor "NYC Subway Marathon" Documentary
Director/DP/Editor "Self Reflexive" Documentary

2008
Gaffer/Production Assistant "Subliminal" HD Video Short
Writer/Director/DP/Editor "The Family Car" 16mm Short
Director /Editor "Deer Meat" Video Short

2007
Script Supervisor "Last Chance" HD Video Short
Writer/Director/DP/Editor "Knocking on Doors" 16mm Short

2006
Director/DP/Editor "Fragile" 16mm Short
Production Assistant "A Tale of Two Towns" 16mm Short
Writer/Assistant Director "Spoons Up!" Video Short

Festivals & Awards:
*2009 “Sonia, Saved.” Official Selection in Stratford Film Festival
*2006 “Spoons Up!” Winner Best Short, Hofstra 48 Film Competition

Interests/Memberships:
*Student Leader of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship chapter at Hofstra University
-Coordinate events on-campus and for the community
-Design and execute print, TV and web advertising
-Plan on-campus concerts, file paperwork for renting rooms and equipment

Hofstra Crew Team
*Former Collegiate-level rower, coached the training and competition of a team of eight Hofstra rowers.

References available upon request.

[Email Bryan Ridgell]