GianCarlo Fernandez
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- 20 - 28 yrs old
- 5' 9"
- 185 lbs
- Hazel
- Short
- Brown
- Latino/Hispanic
Non-Union
Connections (33)
Professional Description
An enthusiastic and professionally-trained creative director, writer and producer with several years of experience developing projects and collaborating with industry professionals.
Technical Skills
Superior understanding of video production and image capture equipment such as professional high-end video and photography cameras as well as 3D Max • Proficient on Mac & Windows platform • Final Cut Pro • Final Draft • Word • Excel • Power Point • Word Perfect • iWork Suite • Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop • Avid • Level 1 Certified in both Final Cut Pro 7 Adobe After Effects.
Summary of Qualifications
• Bilingual
• Three years of experience developing feature-length film projects, short films and television shows at a long-standing, reputable production company.
• Experience writing and directing animated television commercial.
• Prior experience overseeing live action Hi-def/film shoots (including interviews, 3D motion capture and green screen).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Intimate knowledge of all aspects of screenwriting (i.e. plot and story structure, character development).
• Skilled in writing and reviewing script treatments for film and television and writing coverage.
• Talented and experienced film director with the proven ability to execute all phases of film and video projects spanning a variety of genres.
• Mastery of industry standard film, sound and lighting equipment.
• Proficient in film editing and familiar with industry standard editing and graphics software, including Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Avid.
• Experience as an in-house photographer.
• Experience hiring crew and talent.
• Ability to comprehensively and thoughtfully complete projects within designated time frames in a highly competitive industry.
• Technically savvy in Mac, PC and all phone devices.
• Expansive knowledge of the film industry.
• Extremely fast learner.
Professional Experience
Animated Storyboards, LLC August 2009 – December 2009
New York, NY
Commercial Director, Art Director, Producer, Writer
• Produce, direct, write and edit commercials using motion capture technology for various international companies such as Anheuser Bush, Hot Pockets, Auto-trader, and Land ‘o Lakes Butter.
• Design the visual aspects of over twenty animated television commercial backgrounds.
• Compose detailed creative briefs for commercials in pre-production to be referenced by other writers and project animators.
• Present creative briefs and other project conceptualizations to corporate customers.
• Managed and collaborated with a staff of animators, editors, and designers to complete projects within the designated time frame.
• Hired crew and talent.
Comic Book Movies, LLC January 2007 – May 2009
Montclair, NJ
Assistant to the President and Vice President of Film Production (Michael Uslan Executive Producer of the Dark Knight, and F.J. DeSanto Co-Producer of The Spirit)
• Reviewed and commented on professionally-developed film scripts and treatments to be submitted to the President and Vice President of Film Production.
• Wrote original ideas for recommended film and television projects and submitted these treatments to the Vice President of Film Production.
• Advised professional screenwriters about conceptualization, tone and story development during the entire screenwriting process.
• Worked closely with strategic planners and consultants to carry out creative collaborations with other organizations and independent professionals in the film industry.
• Assisted in every aspect of the actual pre-production, post-production and production (i.e. casting, budgeting, writing, filming) of several well-known feature length film projects.
• Attended and facilitated ad-hoc and ongoing task group meetings aimed at increasing organizational efficiency.
• Managed a heavy flow of phone calls and scheduled meetings.
• Coordinated screenings and meetings for the President and Vice President of production.
Why Ask Why Productions, DBA February 2003 – Present
Edison, NJ
Freelance Film Editor/Shooter/Writer/Director/Producer/Production Assistant
• Ghost written over twenty-five screenplays as a freelancer.
• Written coverage on major motion picture screenplays and independent screenplays.
• Edited several promotional “webisodes” for New York-based online entertainment company, UGO Networks.
• Filmed and edited several promotional videos for New York-based film/television advertising company, Indelible TV.
• Served as a Production Assistant on multiple commercial shoots for Indelible TV. Tasks included the following: setting up and repairing film, lighting and sound equipment, selecting set pieces, and assisting all cast and crew members towards the completion of the shoot.
• Filmed and edited several locally-televised gospel concerts.
• Wrote, reviewed and revised various student and independent film scripts.
• Produced, wrote and directed six independent short films.
• Produced and directed two music videos.
Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking (BFA) September 2005 – May 2009
Montclair State University – Department of Film
• Level 1 Certified in Adobe After Affects and Final Cut Pro 2007
Professional and academic references furnished upon your request
An enthusiastic and professionally-trained creative director, writer and producer with several years of experience developing projects and collaborating with industry professionals.
Technical Skills
Superior understanding of video production and image capture equipment such as professional high-end video and photography cameras as well as 3D Max • Proficient on Mac & Windows platform • Final Cut Pro • Final Draft • Word • Excel • Power Point • Word Perfect • iWork Suite • Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop • Avid • Level 1 Certified in both Final Cut Pro 7 Adobe After Effects.
Summary of Qualifications
• Bilingual
• Three years of experience developing feature-length film projects, short films and television shows at a long-standing, reputable production company.
• Experience writing and directing animated television commercial.
• Prior experience overseeing live action Hi-def/film shoots (including interviews, 3D motion capture and green screen).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Intimate knowledge of all aspects of screenwriting (i.e. plot and story structure, character development).
• Skilled in writing and reviewing script treatments for film and television and writing coverage.
• Talented and experienced film director with the proven ability to execute all phases of film and video projects spanning a variety of genres.
• Mastery of industry standard film, sound and lighting equipment.
• Proficient in film editing and familiar with industry standard editing and graphics software, including Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Avid.
• Experience as an in-house photographer.
• Experience hiring crew and talent.
• Ability to comprehensively and thoughtfully complete projects within designated time frames in a highly competitive industry.
• Technically savvy in Mac, PC and all phone devices.
• Expansive knowledge of the film industry.
• Extremely fast learner.
Professional Experience
Animated Storyboards, LLC August 2009 – December 2009
New York, NY
Commercial Director, Art Director, Producer, Writer
• Produce, direct, write and edit commercials using motion capture technology for various international companies such as Anheuser Bush, Hot Pockets, Auto-trader, and Land ‘o Lakes Butter.
• Design the visual aspects of over twenty animated television commercial backgrounds.
• Compose detailed creative briefs for commercials in pre-production to be referenced by other writers and project animators.
• Present creative briefs and other project conceptualizations to corporate customers.
• Managed and collaborated with a staff of animators, editors, and designers to complete projects within the designated time frame.
• Hired crew and talent.
Comic Book Movies, LLC January 2007 – May 2009
Montclair, NJ
Assistant to the President and Vice President of Film Production (Michael Uslan Executive Producer of the Dark Knight, and F.J. DeSanto Co-Producer of The Spirit)
• Reviewed and commented on professionally-developed film scripts and treatments to be submitted to the President and Vice President of Film Production.
• Wrote original ideas for recommended film and television projects and submitted these treatments to the Vice President of Film Production.
• Advised professional screenwriters about conceptualization, tone and story development during the entire screenwriting process.
• Worked closely with strategic planners and consultants to carry out creative collaborations with other organizations and independent professionals in the film industry.
• Assisted in every aspect of the actual pre-production, post-production and production (i.e. casting, budgeting, writing, filming) of several well-known feature length film projects.
• Attended and facilitated ad-hoc and ongoing task group meetings aimed at increasing organizational efficiency.
• Managed a heavy flow of phone calls and scheduled meetings.
• Coordinated screenings and meetings for the President and Vice President of production.
Why Ask Why Productions, DBA February 2003 – Present
Edison, NJ
Freelance Film Editor/Shooter/Writer/Director/Producer/Production Assistant
• Ghost written over twenty-five screenplays as a freelancer.
• Written coverage on major motion picture screenplays and independent screenplays.
• Edited several promotional “webisodes” for New York-based online entertainment company, UGO Networks.
• Filmed and edited several promotional videos for New York-based film/television advertising company, Indelible TV.
• Served as a Production Assistant on multiple commercial shoots for Indelible TV. Tasks included the following: setting up and repairing film, lighting and sound equipment, selecting set pieces, and assisting all cast and crew members towards the completion of the shoot.
• Filmed and edited several locally-televised gospel concerts.
• Wrote, reviewed and revised various student and independent film scripts.
• Produced, wrote and directed six independent short films.
• Produced and directed two music videos.
Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking (BFA) September 2005 – May 2009
Montclair State University – Department of Film
• Level 1 Certified in Adobe After Affects and Final Cut Pro 2007
Professional and academic references furnished upon your request