Billy Brenner

Worked as 1st AC and Gimbal Operator for this Metro LA arts project.

Worked primarily as 1st AC but also worked as B unit DP and Drone Operator on multiple occasions throughout the project.

Handled pre-production, sourcing and planning of the event as well as day to day operation and oversight of the lounge.

Hired crew, scouted and secured locations, costumes, props, crafty, auditioned and cast talent, bookeeping, scheduling, call sheets, etc.

Key Grip and Gaffer for a intricate music video shot in POV style.

Gaffer and 1st AC for music video shoot.

G&E Swing

Setup choreographed lighting system using Kino Select 30 LED units and an ETC Gio lighting board. Ran power distribution, rigged overhead lights, etc.

Coordinate Talent and Crew, supervise shoots on location

Worked as a swing between Grip, Electric and Art. Liaised between production company and studio facility/departments.

Traveling on tour with performer Destiny Malibu, shooting event coverage and music videos on location.

Camera Swing. Jib, Dolly, Steadicam and Drone operator.

Worked as 1st AC, Gaffer and Key Grip for this short production.

Worked as Best Boy/Swing on Episode 8 of Princess Rap Battles.

Worked on location as Key Grip and Gaffer for a new short film. This project included multiple company moves in a 2 day span, and many different environments.

This project included various Jib, Dolly and Steadicam shots. I also operated Jib and Steadicam while my 1st AC pulled focus.

Multi camera shoot including 2 RED's, a Canon C300 MK II and a Sony FS7. 4 company moves in a single 12 hour shoot day.

Worked as a producer recruiting talent, finding sponsors, hiring crew and vendors. Also worked as the events Gaffer, setting up multiple stages for talent to use every day.

Working as AP in charge of brand deals, product placement and crew/talent acquisition. Also working as 1st AC once filming begins.

DOP/Camera Operator for the global unveiling of the new 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country, premiering on MotomanTV.

Travelled to Austin TX to work as a DoP with MotomanTV and Porsche for the unveiling of the new 2017 718 Cayman and Boxster.

Worked as Director or Photography/Camera Op for the release of the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo and the 2017 Nissan Rogue, debuting on Motoman.tv.

Filmed stand ups, b-roll and interviews on location in Monterey CA

Filmed stand ups, b-roll and interviews on location in Monterey CA

Setup shots and operated camera using a 16' Cammate Traveller Jib, Shoulder Rig, Steadicam and Panther Dolly.

Handling various production responsibilities including talent acquisition, crewing, location scouting, prop and weapon design. During production I pull double duty as 1st AC.

Operated Camera and Doorway Dolly, also acted as Key Grip.

Acted as primary camera op (RED Epic) for 2nd unit shooting and DIT/2nd AC for the 1st unit.

Ran multiple Red Dragons for this shoot and operated a 16' cammate Jib and Doorway dolly.

Acted as a field producer, wrangling and coordinating talent between various locations, also acted as Script Supervisor/1st AD.

Worked with talent and director to create compelling shots for a new music video. Utilized a 16' cammate Jib and Doorway dolly on circular track to create some exciting camera movement.

Worked as a Grip and Jib Operator for the production of the films promotional trailer.

Worked as Grip and Studio Liaison between the production company and Youtube Space LA.

Field producer managing the in house film crew and a social media campaign involving multiple VIP Influencers.

Worked with a crew to capture some scenic footage of the new Porsche Spyder being driven across the immaculate landscape of Kona and surrounding areas.

On Site Cameraman for MotomanTV covering the Volkswagen USA Rally Cross Team at Red Bull GRC 2015

I was lead camera operator/DP for this shoot, which took place inside of the Bentley Motors Factory in Crewe, UK. I setup shots and instructed the secondary camera operator on what to shoot and where.

Filmed several remote segments over 2 days and setup/directed a live stream broadcast from the auto show.

Operated guest camera for the pilot of the new Jimmy Dore live show on TYT.

Produced and filmed VIP and Guest interactions with animatronic costumed characters for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Witte Museum in San Antonio, TX.

Hired by PDC productions to produce a scripted comedic piece for Ellie Mae to be performed in front of a live audience during their keynote speech.

Produced and filmed a live performance utilizing animatronic costumes for Boston Scientific at the Perot Museum in Dallas Texas.

Managed a team to produce a series of hidden camera social experiment videos as well as setup live fan interactions with animatronic costumes at the event.

Working on a live event production with Cision Group using a 15' long animatronic dinosaur costume during the PRSA International Conference in Washington DC.

Worked alongside the on-site production staff to incorporate our Animatronic Dinosaur Costume into the live performance.

Staged, prepped and maintained animatronic costume during corporate video shoot.

Worked with RIP films to produce a hidden camera comedy video using a lifelike studio gorilla costume.

A collaborative hidden camera project between PIT TV and KHA Entertainment featuring a realistic studio gorilla costume and unsuspecting actors and actresses.

Worked with the on site production staff to complete the second phase of the Win-O-Saurus raffle event using our Animatronic Dinosaur Costume to interact with Casino Guests.

Worked with the on site production staff on a live interactive performance between our Animatronic Dinosaur Costume and their casion patrons. Also acted as a secondary camera man at times.

Acted as primary liaison between Spoke Agency and KHA Entertainment for their series of live action publicity stunts for Entertainment One's "Walking with Dinosaurs 3D." Supervised setup, staging and operation of Animatronic Costume as well as acting as a driver and production assistant for Spoke while on location.

Acted as primary liaison between KHA Entertainments puppeteers and National Geographics production staff. Coordinated puppeteers actions and completed various production assistant tasks, including driving a 20' box truck from one location to the next.

Worked in collaboration with the creators of the extremely successful "Whatever" youtube channel on their production "Walking my pet Dinosaur." Acted as costume supervisor, overseeing delivery, setup, staging and operation of animatronic costume on location, as well as acting as a camera operator and PA during production.

Acted as primary Liaison between KHA Entertainment and Vice Productions for their shoot for Google/Youtube's 2013 music awards. Supervised delivery, staging and operation of the animatronic T-Rex costume used in the production. Acted as a production assistant for Vice while on set.

Acted as primary liaison between Reedpop and KHA Entertainment. Acted as director and costume supervisor, coordinating the actions of our puppeteers in accordance with Reedpops production staff.

Worked in collaboration with RIP Films to produce "Epic Dinosaur Prank" for their extremely successful Prank Bros YouTube channel. Acted as Costume Supervisor, Camera Operator and Production Assistant during the shoot.

Youtube arranged a collaboration between the channels AVByte and PoliSub. I acted as a general production assistant doing various tasks during the shoot, including setting up and monitoring all sound equipment.

Acted as primary liaison between KHA Entertainment and Deverge Media. Assumed role as Costume Supervisor and Production Assistant during the shoot.

Worked as a production assistant floating between departments but did usually wind up assisting grip and electric more then any other. Also worked as a driver, operating their box trucks to and from remote locations as well as picking up/delivering goods to and from the sound stage.

Acted as primary liaison between KHA Entertainment and Spike TV Production staff. Supervised all logistics and staging of the animatronic T-Rex costume used in the production.

Acted as primary liaison between CH Media and KHA Entertainment during their production for Vitamin Waters "Make Boring Brilliant" campaign. Overlooked delivery, setup, staging and maintenance of animatronic T-Rex costume. Also acted as driver, delivering costume and production goods from one location to the next.

As the writer, director and producer of this series I managed many responsibilities during production, including acting as director of photography and costume supervisor, overlooking the care of the animatronics used in the production.

After creating the idea for the series, I acted as costume supervisor and production assistant for Sketch Empire during the filming of the Pilot Episode of Jurassic Prank.