Cinematographer, Photographer, & Storyteller
Outgoing, organized, and intentional creative with passions in non-fiction media, video-editing, human stories, and all things storytelling.
Currently seeking positions in New York City working in the media and production industry.
484-919-4733
janeshev3@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
1 of 15 Newhouse Scholar's for the Class of 2023
3.66 (Dean's List)
Bachelor of Science: Editorial Photography and PhotoJournalism
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
experiencE
Production Assistant: Syracuse/LA
Small-tall productions short film Syracuse, NY September 2022
Episodic pilot: one day shoot Los Angeles, CA July 2022
• Assist with crafty, set-design, and other logistics for a three day production
• Assist the camera team when needed with equipment handling, set up, and strike
Armian Pictures, Development Assistant: Remote June 2023 - Present
• Assist the producer/director on wide ranging archival research and investigation for a documentary feature film
• Create pitch decks and lookbook by pulling imagery that aligns with the creative vision of the director
• Log archival materials and create an organized filing system with Google Drive and Excel
• Attend weekly meetings with the director and producer to compile research and build the storyline
Vice Media, Production Assistant: Venice Beach June 2022 - August 2022
• Cross-functionally assisting and developing on production for commercials and music videos
• Aid in editing and pulling images for commercial pitch decks
• Develop and aid with research for docu-series by transcribing and editing audio clips
• Edit sequences on Premiere Pro for an un-scripted series sizzle reel
• Team up with other Vice Media interns to build a research presentation on the future of Vice Studios
Sara Jane Videography Co-Founder: West Chester, PA July 2018 - Present
• Handle insurance, finances, contracts, and licenses for the company
• Communicate and book with clientele through detailed CRM software, Bloom
• Film and operate camera, audio, and lighting equipment for 8-12 hours per wedding day (72 weddings since 2018)
• Edit 8-10 hours of footage into 7-10 minute highlight films using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Create visually appealing Instagram advertisements to market to potential clientele
University Girl Magazine Photo Director: Syracuse NY February 2021 - May 2023
• Light and photograph three styled photography sessions and assist in the creative direction for images
• Edit from 8,000 to 100 images and color and retouch as needed on Lightroom CC
• Collaborate with the creative directors in editing the magazine selections for the seasonal print issue
• Create visually pleasing social media content on Instagram and Tiktok
Outer Heaven Films Production Intern: Remote July 2021 - December 2021
• Field daily tasks such as booking production vans, doing actor valuations, and coordinating field shoots
• Perform research for production days and make phone calls to inquire crew members
• Research thoroughly on potential subjects and stories as well as read scripts for potential production
• Work as the financial production assistant for a YouTube series by organizing receipts on an Excel document and keeping track of total spending based on the production budget
Hewes Pictures, Deliverables Intern: Remote June 2021 - November 202
• Guide directors on feature films through the process of delivering the film for broadcast standard
• Coordinate delivery to TV stations and platforms including Direct TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime.
• Manage Hewes’ entire content library with 6,000 hours of content
• Communicate directly with content creators to ensure all documents, copyrights, artwork, trailers, and captions were included for sale
College Scoops Project Manager: Syracuse, NY January 2021 - June 2021
• Write and pitch a script for the company’s advertisement film
• Cast, produce, and coordinate six filming dates and eight scenes
• Shoot the film over a three-week period in several Syracuse, NY locations
• Edit footage into a two-minute advertisement on Premiere Pro
ACHIEVEMENTS
James Cox Journalism Scholarship Winner for Documentary Film
Hearst Journalism Award Candidate
Maxwell Community Scholarship Winner
Elected member of the Newhouse Visual Communications Hiring Committee
Publications in the Daily Orange
COURSES
Advanced Multimedia Storytelling
Cinematography Light and Concept
The Art of Producing
Ethics and Media Profession
Documentary Production
Communications Law
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Accounting
Spanish Language (taught in Spanish)
Practical Grammar for Communications
Cross Media News Writing
SKILLS
Highly Skilled
Lightroom, PremierePro, Instagram, Tiktok, Calendly, Squarespace, PowerPoint, Canon 5d Mark III operation, Panasonic GH5 operation, Bloom CRM software, TRINT transcribing web platform
Proficient
After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Excel