Seth Randal (He/Him)

Lighting grip responsibilities included setting up, operating and tearing down Godox lights and umbrella softboxes. Crafty run and setup, operated teleprompter, coached talent on performance.

Managed releases and took release photos, moved and adjusted 1x lighting, took BTS pictures, assisted with crowd control.

Lighting grip responsibilities included helping build, position and tear down lighting, facilitated battery swaps. Filmed on camera eating restaurant food. Helped unload, pack and load gear.

Monitor camera winch during live, nationally-televised game from roof of stadium skyboxes. Help with load-in, setup, running cable throughout stadium, tear down and pack out.

Picked up rental vehicles, loaded/unloaded gear, transported crew. Helped prepare interview set including moving furniture and hanging blackout curtains. Operated GMC Yukon and Jeep Wagoneer.

As a Track Associate, I assisted with events team on live event recorded for future broadcast. Helped direct spectator traffic. Assembled lanyards, organized events trailer, helped set-up and tear down event signage in grandstands and along track, helped set up bicycle fencing for crowd control, patrolled crowd for rules violations, delivered food and drink to volunteers, assisted spectators. Worked on team to load events trailer after event.

Assisted field camera operator before and during live-to-tape production of golf tournament, including green-to-green and tower/skybox coverage. Transported and set-up tripod, facilitated battery swaps, prepared crafty bag, limited driving of golf cart.

Guided B-roll crew to lesser-known scenic locations, drove picture vehicle for car-to-car and drone shots, helped organize and set up crafty for main and second-unit crews, set-up and tore down tents and tables for meals, made morning coffee run for crew, shopped for supplies, loaded/unloaded gear & equipment. Operated Lexus NX 300, Nissan Armada SUV, Nissan NV 2500 HD half-ton cargo van, Toyota 4-Runner.

Cleaned/sanitized gear and cases, labeled walkies, performed numerous runs for crafty and supplies, transported crew from airport, set-up of tables, organized craft services tent, helped clean makeover restaurant before and after renovation, helped tape and paint restaurant exterior, pulled weeds, assisted with lighting food prep scene, carried gear for b-roll camera op, filmed sampling food before makeover, filmed as part of grand opening crowd. Vehicles operated include Toyota Highlander and Lincoln Navigator.

Notes P.A. for five-week Tennessee shoot of Street Outlaws End Game. Worked with producer and field crew to document reality action live on set – including notable moments, timecode, key soundbites and tape/camera changes – then generated comprehensive daily notes and outline reports for post-production. Also assisted with setup and teardown of lights and camera equipment, meal runs, acquiring signed releases, driving crew to and from set, etc.

Joined Street Outlaws in Texas for two episodes of America's List and three episodes of America's List After Hours. Performed live notation of footage and sound shot by field crew; then completed and submitted notes reports and outlines to producer. Obtained and managed signed release forms; photographed subjects holding releases. Transported producer between south Texas and Austin, and assisted with transporting production equipment and media from Austin to Oklahoma City.

Pulled focus and operated second unit camera. Also assisted with load-in and out of camera, lighting and audio gear. Operated slate.

Traveled with production to Tulsa, Dallas and Baton Rouge. Assisted field crew by managing media and batteries, overseeing crafty and personal care products, set up and operated 1x LED field light. Also did catering and FedEx runs, assisted with organizing production truck, collected live event signage, fueled vehicles and ferried crew. Vehicles driven include E-Z-Go and Ingersoll Rand/Club Car 2 & 6 seat golf carts, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Camry, Chrysler Pacifica, Infiniti QX80, Dodge Grand Caravan.

Assisted with reality show filmed at live competition. Responsibilities included labeling walkies, running various errands in company vehicles, rolling shirts for t-shirt cannon; setting up event signage, tents, tables, crafty, etc. As Crew P.A., managed and labeled data and oversaw batteries, gathered and oversaw food, drinks and cooling materials for six-person field crew. Vehicles driven include Hyundai Kona, Chevy Malibu and 2, 4 and 6 seat golf carts by Club Car and Yamaha.

Assist Co-Executive Producer with driving, copying/transferring footage, handling release forms, carrying gear, craft services, behind-the-scenes photos.

Load-in/Pack out equipment, cover windows with diffusion for day scenes/black out curtains for simulated night scenes in a home, set up craft services, help unpack and set up props, fill sandbags for WWII recreation, take behind-the-scenes pictures.

Purchasing production supplies including craft services, fuel and supplies for base camp. Driving crew and VIPs to set. Moving and fueling vehicles including pickup trucks, SUVs and 4-wheel side-by-side ATVs. Cleaning up set. Monitoring inclement weather. Unloading and loading cargo and gear.

Directed and produced concert footage for Blaze & Kelly, an Idaho-based folk/rock duo. Operated two DSLRs and Go-Pro. Hired and supervised additional camera operator. Conducted interviews with band and fans. Wrote and edited five-minute concert documentary and additional content.

Assisted with production of cinematic documentary film from concept and development through post-production and national festival run. Wrote documentation such as business plan and press releases, recruited cast and crew, oversaw production shoots and crew meetings, promoted project to media and community groups.

Currently in production on Workers of Wake. At the tail end of the great depression, a group of ordinary men just wanted to make better lives for themselves and their families. Instead their lives collided with destiny, in a remarkable epic story that sent shockwaves across lives, nations and generations. The scope, drama and emotion of this amazing, true story has been forgotten until now. • Honored as 2012 Artist in Residence by City of Boise Arts and History Department

Set P.A. for reality show shoot in suburban neighborhood. Handled crowd releases, crowd control, carried gear, picked up craft services.

Scanning approximately 90 signed release forms and merging with photos.

Emmy-nominated producer of Idaho's top-rated primetime newscast (NATAS NW 2014, Best Evening Newscast Markets 81+) and other newscasts as needed. Offered input on story selection and coverage, oversee execution of newscast elements. Wrote and posted stories to station website using Anvato, Clickability and NDN, posted content to station Facebook page.

Wrote, directed and edited 23-minute documentary on the 2008 Ada County Democratic caucus, the single-largest political caucus in the nation.

Production Assistant for Boise casting of Warner Horizon reality show pilot. Show originally titled "Great American Dream Vote."

Recruited and directed a team of dozens of cast and crew members to create feature-length historical documentary. Conducted historical research. Wrote script. Fundraised. Coordinated media and marketing campaign. • Speaker at festivals and events in locations including New York City, San Francisco, Spokane, Idaho and Kentucky • Co-authored an Op-Ed piece for the 9/2/2007 Sunday New York Times • Wrote internet copy, uploaded video and maintained regular blog during the film’s production • Interviewed by print, broadcast and online media throughout the country, including NPR’s “All Things Considered,” KCBS Radio, Here! TV and the Associated Press • Film used as a teaching tool by educational institutions including American University, Duke, Northwestern, Boise State, U of Maryland, U of Michigan and U of Virginia. • Quoted in December 2008 issue of the Journal of Historical Sociology, an academic journal read by historians, anthropologists, geographers and sociologists • Film recommended by Indiewire June 2021. • Film inspired memoir "San Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate" by Larry Oberg and upcoming musical "The Show on the Roof" by Boise Contemporary Theatre.

Produced “News at Five,” one of the nation's highest-rated local newscasts. In charge of story selection, writing, delegating writing assignments. Worked on special programs and projects. • Produced spot news coverage honored with regional/national Edward R. Murrow awards • Produced 80 episodes of half-hour feature program, “The Best of Idaho Life”

Produced KIVI’s flagship newscasts. Wrote stories and teases, organized daily content. Developed recruitment program for interns; oversaw internship project. Supervised news and production staff. Offered input on major news coverage and special projects. Wrote and produced sweeps promotable stories. Went on assignment repeatedly for major stories. Received 2001 Award for "Best Local Newscast" from Idaho State Broadcasters Association.

Developed and launched 5 a.m. morning newscast. Shot, wrote and reported news, feature, sports and weather stories, including morning and evening live shots. Reported weekly segment on major local industry.

Wrote ‘image,” “proof of performance” and “topical” promotions for television and radio. Helped manage regional bureau. Field-produced breaking news, election, public service and disaster coverage. Wrote nightly news updates, worked on special projects, represented the station in community outreach events.

Assisted Development Director in community outreach at satellite office of statewide public television network. Helped train and oversee volunteers. Data entry, mass mailings, participated in regional distribution of children's books to underserved schools.