C. M. Birkmeier

Collected and organized release forms and photos of participating talent as well as performed any tasks required of the production coordinator and director.

Coordinated with the Production Designer and Director to create a believable environment on set by selecting and arranging props and set pieces. Responsible for the proper cleanup and transport of said pieces.

Successfully crowd-funded and directed a low budget indie film based on a self-penned screenplay. Shot the film in 23 days under budget and acquired a distributor. Premiered at many renowned LGBT film festivals, including a US premiere at Outfest LA 2013.

Co-wrote the screenplay for a short film designed to promote a new app developed by a local Chicago production/tech company.

Pitched a fully developed concept to Black Bell Records in NYC and directed a 40 member crew over a 12 hour shoot. The final product premiered on MTV2.

Operated camera for live studio performances by several high profile bands, as wells as for in studio interviews. Also responsible for videotaping off site interviews and B-roll necessary for bumpers and opening and closing credits. Entrusted with the care and upkeep of all cameras and included equipment.

Arranged and picked up meals for the cast and crew and stood in for missing sound mixers on tightly staffed days. Also made really, really good coffee.

Helped set up the craft services.