Kim Fain
Video
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Graduate Assistant
Event |
Electrics / Arts Share Bryon Winn / University of Iowa |
Theatre Building |
| 2017 |
Assistant Production Manager Lighting
Theatre |
Britannia P & O Cruises |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MFA Theater Design- Lighting/Media | University of Iowa |
| 2012 | BFA Lighting Design | Southern Oregon University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use: Astera, Onyx, Robe Pointe, Robe Dlf, Robe Dlx, Hog I, Ii, Iii, Pathport, Hippotizer V4, Grand MA 2
About me
Kimberly Denise Fain has had the great fortune of working on some truly inspiring projects while networking with many influential & creative individuals along the way. Kim truly believes in the power of working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.Kim is a designer with comprehensive experience implementing designs for the theatrical stage. Resourceful, detail-oriented professional with a background in performing arts. Experienced designer for a variety of musical performers, jugglers, dance troops, acrobats, & comedians in cruise ship entertainment. Responsible for creative, prompt, & effective designs for international entertainers & community theatres.
Kim obtained their MFA in Theatre Arts focusing on Lighting & Media at the University of Iowa in 2021. Completed an internship in Lighting with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the 2012 season. Kim graduated from Southern Oregon University where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Lighting Design- Cum Laude, as well as, Minors in Native American Studies & Shakespeare Studies in 2012. Kim received the Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre, & Technical Theatre Certificate from The College of the Siskiyous in 2009.
Kim worked as a Lighting Apprentice with Celebrity Cruises, then as Assistant Manager Production—Lighting & Video with P&O Cruises, Carnival UK. They also freelanced in the SF Bay area & Midwest as a Lighting Designer, Assistant LD, Lighting Director, and Master Electrician. In 2019 completed a corporate design Fellowship with Rock The House in Cleveland.
For more information about Kim’s career experience, past projects, and current portfolio, contact today.
Please feel free to view https://kfed.us or follow the link below for more information about the designer, how to contact, & design samples.
Also feel free to follow upcoming projects on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/KimFainEntertainmentDesign
Additional skills:
*Experience as Lighting and Media Designer and Operator; programming and cueing various shows
*Proficiency with the various lighting consoles: ETC, GrandMa II, HOG, Strand
*Proficiency with various media servers: Watchout, Hippotizer, Qlab, Catalyst, Pandora’s Box
*Proficiency with software: Vectorworks, Lightwright, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, In Design
*Ability to train/operate the light and media equipment for performances in a fast pace environment
*Experience supporting OSF Electrics changeover and Midnight Project Designer
*Experience as Crew Supervisor, Master Electrician, and ship Officer
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Video Designer |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Lighting Designer, Automation / Flying, Theatre Technician, Electrician, Content Producer, Carpenter, Lighting Tech / Operator, Set Builder, Sound Designer, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Production Assistant (PA), Special Effects (SFX) Artist |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Organisations / Memberships | USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) |
| Work Permits | USA |