Thomas Sigurdsson

Assist Cinematographer with lighting/camera setups, and load/unload equipment from location to location.

Operate camera for the duration of the play.

My brain pays the bills, so I feed it with lots of inspiration, culture, hard work, food, and a generous serving of Ping-Pong to keep it active and ready for the next big idea. I am responsible for copywriting and developing big ideas that usually come to me right before I fall asleep, although some ideas are forced out during the work day (see Ping-Pong reference above). I help build memorable consumer campaigns that reach millions of people through digital and print advertising. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing people connect emotionally with our brands as a result of a brilliant idea meeting a brilliant execution. I collaborate with a team of designers, developers, strategists, CPG experts, digital experts, PMs, AEs and sometimes even Wendy’s employees (yes, I own a 2015 frosty tag) to bring my creative vision to life in a way that captivates an audience, and allows them to connect with our brands in a personal and meaningful way. I also oversee all aspects of video production for the agency. I lead and collaborate with an extensive team of producers, filmmakers, editors, 2D motion designers, 3D animators, music licensees, voiceover artists, actors and talent agencies to bring ideas to life through visual storytelling.

I am hand-selected and tasked with developing creative videos and idea pitches to some of the largest brands in the world. I've had the privilege of delivering content and massive brain power to national brands, such as: Airheads Candy, Purina Beneful, Celebrity Cruises, American Mobile, Hanes, Dannon Oikos, Pepperidge Farms, O-Cedar, Simple Mobile. AARP, Western Union.

• Successfully increased our top client's annual budget by 50%. • Secure additional project funds from clients through a creative approach to concept development. • Meet with clients to explain and sell video production and creative concepts. • Develop and negotiate budgets with new and existing clients. • Collaborate with an internal creative team of editors, graphic artists, camera operators, and producers. • Supervise all shoots, and oversee edits when necessary.

ENG camera operator for Live and tape-delayed events such as: • College and high school Basketball • Highschool Football • Highschool Wrestling • Community events - Parades, Festivals, etc.

• Develop and distribute a social norms marketing campaign focused on reducing the amount of underage drinking and driving in Kutztown University students. • Educate KU students about alcohol and other drugs through interactive programs and social events. • Serve as an active member and progress-report presenter at The President's Roundtable on Alcohol and Other Drugs steering committee meetings. Members include the President of Kutztown University, Mayor of Kutztown, Chief of KU Police, Executive Director of Health and Wellness Services, etc.

• Operate studio cameras during live 69-News productions • Control jib-arm during bumps to break and weather forecasts • Set up lighting, turn on projectors and position stage-sets according to number of talent

• Served as a camera operator for several studio productions • Provided a 72-hour-week for the Live Great TV Auction serving as floor manager, studio camera and CG operator • Operated ENG/EFP equipment to tape remote productions at NYS Court of Appeals

Associate Producer: • Wrote and edited over 20 local, state, national, and international stories • Utilized services such as Pathfire and AP-ENPS to gather information for stories Operations Assistant: • Directed over 10 hours of news for the station • Operated the audio board, cued music on the digicart and played when necessary Marketing & Promotions: • Coordinated with Red Cross clients and CN9 Marketing Manager to organize a 30-second PSA • Developed a 30-second script for on-air talent to read • Utilized Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop to edit the PSA using stock/talent footage and graphics

• Controlled CG and animations for Holiday Auction 2006 • Operated ENG/EFP equipment during the shooting of "Poverty Never Takes a Holiday" • Ran studio camera for several productions