Summary

I am a filmmaker and producer with expertise in directing, cinematography, content development, content editing, production management, production assistance, and photography.

Credits

3/15 – 12/15

Director An Honest Look at Wine

Film (Short) — Michael Oren Productions Details
3/15 – 12/15

Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Sound Engineer, Editor and Photographer for a documentary about the symbolic and scientific nature of wine.

1/14 – 2/14

Still Photographer

Hewn Bakery — Advertising — Michael Oren Photography Details
1/14 – 2/14

Shot publicity and marketing material for bakery recognized as Martha Stewart’s 2014 American Made Awards Sweets & Baked Goods finalist, winner of The Daily Northwestern’s “Best of Evanston” award, and by Time Out Chicago as one of Chicago’s “best bakeries”.

5/06 – 4/13

Still Photographer

Advertising — Michael Oren Photography Details
5/06 – 4/13

Principal photographer for publicity and marketing campaigns with featured photography in Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Time Out Chicago and other major publications.

5/12 – 5/12

Director Promotional Video

GoPerformance Gym — Digital — Michael Oren Productions Details
5/12 – 5/12

Served as the Director and Cinematographer to create a promotional video for a gym specializing in cross fit and personal training. Chicago, Il.

2/11 – 7/11

Director Behind the Curtain Series with Shattered Globe Theatre

Digital — Michael Oren Productions Details
2/11 – 7/11

Served as Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Sound Engineer, Editor, Photographer and Computer Graphics /Typographer for the Behind the Curtain Series with Shattered Globe Theatre Company. Created studio lighting to film interviews and live footage for the series. Edited footage and sound. Created title animation and video effects with Motion 4 software.

6/11 – 6/11

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5D Mark II, Canon L Series Lenses) Chalk and Saltwater: The Ladder Project, Promotional Project

Digital — Michael Oren Productions Details
6/11 – 6/11

Served as the Producer, Director and Cinematographer to create a promotional project for the Neofutrists', Chicago, production of Chalk and Saltwater: The Ladder Project.

6/11 – 6/11

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5D Mark II, Canon L Series Lenses) JDP - Lights Out

Music Video — Flyy City Management Details
6/11 – 6/11

Served as the Director of Photographer and Cinematographer for music video.

7/10 – 7/10

Production Assistant Diversion

Film (Short) — Mystic Films Details
7/10 – 7/10

Served as Production Assistant for Award Winning Short Film “Diversion". Transported and assisted in assembly of film equipment (cranes, lighting, etc.) from one film location to another. Assisted art department.

Orgs

  • Shattered Globe Theatre

Media

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Education

Class of '15

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A., Acting and Directing for the Film and Theatre

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • X-Rite Color Checker
  • Cannon 77mm UV Haze Filters x2
  • Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens
  • Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack
  • Canon Speedlite 580 ex ii Flash
  • Opteka Flash Diffuser
  • SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB 600x CF Card

Skills

  • Producing
  • Editing
  • Photography
  • Production Management
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Apple Motion
  • Content Development
  • Equipment Management
  • HD Video Production Codecs
  • Media Outlet Communication
  • Stage Set-up/Breakdowns
  • Staging Restaging
  • Final Cut Pro X 10.2.2