Michael A. Pyrz
Documents
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document fileResume (current 10.3.19)
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Camera Operator
Online & Multimedia |
Dinner With Exes Neil Paik / Jubilee Media |
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| 2019 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Jacked : chapter 1 - No More Tomorrows Shawn Q. Shepherd / Barstaff Pictures |
|
| 2018 |
1st Assistant Camera
Television |
Dimensional Shift Amber Sharp / Dimensional Shift LLC |
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| 2018 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Worst Halloween Ever Shawn Q. Shepherd / Barstaff Pictures |
|
| 2017 |
1st Assistant Camera
Online & Multimedia |
The Players Tribune - MJD / UCLA Jeremy David White / The Players Tribune |
|
| 2017 |
1st Assistant Camera
Film |
Ink & Rain Dallas King / Red Rabbit Pictures |
|
| 2016 |
Cinematographer
Film |
The Body & The Blood Matthew Devine / Independent |
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| 2016 |
1st Assistant Camera
Film |
Kiss Kiss Dallas King / Red Rabbit Pictures / Red Zinfandel |
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| 2015 |
1st Assistant Camera
Film |
Ghost Dancer Dallas King / Red Rabbit Pictures |
|
| 2015 |
1st Assistant Camera
Commercials & Industrials |
Tinder / Coca-Cola Christmas Culprit |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Digital Filmmaking and Video Production | Art Institute of Phoenix |
Equipment
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About me
Based in Los Angeles since 2011, I've been working professionally on films, commercials, and videos for 8+ years. Though I'm interested in multiple facets of the filmmaking process my bread and butter has been in the camera department as 1st Assistant Camera. Occasionally I've had the opportunity to spread my wings as the Cinematographer on low budget passion projects. I'd love the opportunity to shoot more properly budgeted projects, and yet I've found I enjoy the challenge of creating evocative high production value imagery out of very little and seeing the project through the color grade to completion. I've also found that my experience as Cinematographer informs my work as a 1st AC by spotlighting exactly what a DP looks for in their closest camera department accomplice. A great 1st AC goes beyond just pulling focus with precision and efficiently building and maintaining camera systems - a great 1st AC takes a load off of the DP by running the camera department and helping to always create a comfortable and safe environment for talent and crew. I'm excited to continue growing and working with past and future crews to tell tales with stunning pictures.Referees:
available on request
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Camera Assistant |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Video Editor, Colorist, Production Assistant (PA), Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Camera - Focus Puller, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), DIT / Data Wrangler, Camera Assistant, Gaffer / Lighting Director |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |