Cole Needham

As a PA on Play By Play, my main responsibility was dealing with all of background. In specific, I would be responsible for getting background signed in, wardrobe, prepping for the upcoming scenes, and guiding them on and off set. On set, I assisted the 1st AD and 2nd 2nd AD with placing background and directing them on their actions. On top of working with background, I also assisted first team and other members on the crew.

As a PA on Play By Play, my main responsibility was dealing with all of background. In specific, I would be responsible for getting background signed in, wardrobe, prepping for the upcoming scenes, and guiding them on and off set. On set, I assisted the 1st AD and 2nd 2nd AD with placing background and directing them on their actions. On top of working with background, I also assisted first team and other members on the crew.

I played the role as set PA with additional responsibilities as a grip

This short film is a story I developed and a fellow filmmaker collaborated to write the screenplay. I produced and directed this short film working closely with talent and Director of Photography..

For L.I.C.A. I shot and edited a promotional segment covering their Field Day. I spent time during the field day to shoot and get all proper coverage of the event to create the best edit possible.

On Outed I was a swing in the camera and G&E department. On two days with low staffed grips, I filled in. The majority of the shoot I was B-CAM first AC and also B-Cam Operator when the operator was gone. I also filled in as 2nd AC on small occasions. This was a low staffed crew where I got to experience multiple positions. On Camera Department I handled building the Arri Alexa Mini with Bartech follow focus paired with Cooke Mini S4. I pulled focus while AC and operated and pulled my own focus while operating.

As a grip, I had responsibilities of assisting the gaffer and DoP to set up lights and gear to light the scene.

On set of House Hunters as a PA I assisted both the field producer, cast, and DoP with various task ranging from getting coffee ,to setting lights ,to greeking out logos.

I day played on 12 Days of Giving as B-Cam 1st AC. I assisted the build of the camera, helped transport/reposition camera, pulled focus, and any other needs from the camera operator.

I was asked to direct the short film Imitation of Life for Fragmented Films. Prior to the shoot, I shot listed and handled other pre production task like location scouts, casting, and speaking with talent and the DoP. On set I worked directly with talent to bring out the best performance, the DoP to find the best shots that cut nicely, and others on set to create the best film. The film is currently in post production where I am working with the producers and editor on the edit.

As a grip, I had responsibilities of assisting the gaffer and DoP to set up lights and gear to light the scene. I "day played" on Play By Play.

As a grip, I had responsibilities of assisting the gaffer and DoP to set up lights and gear to light the scene.

As a grip, I had responsibilities of assisting the gaffer and DoP to set up lights and gear to light the scene.

My first year doing the Des Moines 48 Hour Film Project I directed "Butch", a western/adventure serial film. I created the story, directed talent, and shot it due to lack of crew. The film made it to "Best of City" and was awarded with Best Choreography.

As a grip, I had responsibilities of assisting the gaffer and DoP to set up lights and gear to light the scene.

I directed this music video for the talented Will Keeps. We collaborated on the concept and worked together to execute the ideas we put together. My role was to direct Will and the actress on body language, blocking, and their emotion while also working with camera placement and movements. I also edited this music video.

I was a B Cam Operator for this music video which I got additional coverage and b roll shots during the shoot.

I directed this as my first short film. I wrote and directed Country Strong about Dale, new student going to a small town school in Iowa. He is convinced to go out for wrestling after the school jock bullies him. Dale works hard to become the best he can at wrestling and wins a state title. *this was a 0 budget film made for fun*