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Jacob Burns

Oklahoma City, OK

http://staffmeup.com/profile/jacobburns

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I love to meet new people and collaborate on interesting projects of all shapes and sizes. I'm known for my work ethic, speed/efficiency, being able to do a lot with a little, and for being easy-going and easy to work with. Let's work together!

Credits

4/22 – 4/22

Camera Operator (Arri Alexa SXT) – The Plus One

Film (Feature-length)

4/22 – 4/22

3/22 – 4/22

First Assistant Camera (Red Gemini) – Love’s Playlist

Reel One Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — RNR Media Details

3/22 – 4/22

Camera maintenance and setup, focus pulling

1/22 – 2/22

First Assistant Camera (Red Gemini) – Lean into love

Reel One Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — Lifetime Television Networks

1/22 – 2/22

12/21 – 12/21

Cinematographer – Hell Hath No Fury

Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions

12/21 – 12/21

10/20 – 12/20

Editor (Adobe Premiere) – Finding Carlos

Vertical Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — McDaniel Entertainment

10/20 – 12/20

9/20 – 10/20

Cinematographer (Red Dragon) – Finding Carlos

Film (Feature-length) — McDaniel Entertainment LLC

9/20 – 10/20

7/20 – 7/20

Cinematographer (Red Dragon) – Stick Up

Film (Short)

7/20 – 7/20

1/18 – 2/20

Editor

Staff Position — Skit Guys

1/18 – 2/20

9/19 – 10/19

Cinematographer (Red Dragon) – She's The Eldest

Film (Feature-length) — Freestyle Creative

9/19 – 10/19

3/19 – 8/19

Editor (Adobe Premiere) – SHIFTER

The Horror Collective — Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions

3/19 – 8/19

5/19 – 5/19

Cinematographer – The Stand-In

Film (Short) — WeerNProduction

5/19 – 5/19

11/18 – 2/19

Cinematographer (Red Helium) – Shifter (2020)

The Horror Collective — Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions

11/18 – 2/19

7/17 – 8/17

Cinematographer – The Homecoming Trilogy

Film (Short) — Waving Wheat Productions

7/17 – 8/17

6/17 – 6/17

Director (Part Five- Danger Boy) – MONO

Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions Details

6/17 – 6/17

An anthology film, I wrote, shot, and directed Part Five titled Danger Boy

5/17 – 5/17

Cinematographer – Off the Record (Season 1)

Web Series — Digital — Off the Record

5/17 – 5/17

Cinematographer – Werewolf Scouts

Internal Use — Digital — Planet Thunder Productions

5/17 – 5/17

1/17 – 2/17

Cinematographer – You People

Film (Feature-length) — You People LLC

1/17 – 2/17

Editor (FCPX) – Canadian Valley Strong

PBS — TV — Grapevine Media

1/17 – 2/17

10/16 – 11/16

Editor (FCPX) – Fleeting Light

OETA — Film (Short) — Planet Thunder Productions

10/16 – 11/16

9/16 – 10/16

Camera Operator (Arri Alexa Mini) – The Mustanger and The Lady

Film (Feature-length) — NGP Productions

9/16 – 10/16

Cinematographer – Fleeting Light

TV — Planet Thunder Productions Details

9/16 – 10/16

Half hour documentary on a photography class for the blind and vision impaired

7/16 – 8/16

Camera Operator (Red Epic) – Forsaken

Film (Feature-length) — Marvista Entertainment Details

7/16 – 8/16

2nd Unit DP and B Cam Operator

5/16 – 6/16

Producer – Talkies (Season 1)

Web Series — Digital — Planet Thunder Productions Details

5/16 – 6/16

Produced, Hosted, and Edited interview-style web series

5/15 – 5/15

Cinematographer – Like Dad

Skitguys.com — Digital — Skit Guys

5/15 – 5/15

8/14 – 10/14

Editor (FCPX) – Electric Nostalgia

Planet Thunder Productions — Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions

8/14 – 10/14

3/14 – 10/14

Director – Electric Nostalgia

Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions Details

3/14 – 10/14

Writer/Director/DP/Editor

1/14 – 2/14

First Assistant Camera (A Camera) – AMERICA: Imagine a World Without Her

Film (Feature-length) — Americafilm LLC Details

1/14 – 2/14

Camera Prep and Maintenance; Focus Pulling; Delegating; Organization

12/13 – 12/13

First Assistant Camera – The Monsters

Film (Short) — BlackOut Studios with WeerNProduction

12/13 – 12/13

5/11 – 12/13

Camera Operator – Found Causes

TV — Remark Productions Details

5/11 – 12/13

Documentary Series featuring non-profit organizations and how viewers can get involved. Responsibilities include camera operation, maintenance, and organization.

6/13 – 6/13

First Assistant Camera – Native Voices

Film (Short) — Grapevine Media

6/13 – 6/13

5/13 – 5/13

Production Assistant – Crimes Of The Century (Season 1)

CNN — TV — RDI Productions Details

5/13 – 5/13

Took on a variety of roles including typical PA duties, Camera Assisting and Grip/Electric duties. Also responsible for media management of all footage shot, capturing and backing up all footage files.

5/11 – 5/13

Editor (FCPX) – Found Causes (Season 1)

KFOR — TV — Remark Productions

5/11 – 5/13

1/13 – 1/13

Camera Operator – Little V Vs the World (Pilot)

TV — Grapevine Media Details

1/13 – 1/13

Reality TV series pilot following Veronica Jacob as she explores aspects of life she was sheltered from as a child. The pilot covered her adventure to become a rodeo clown. Responsibilities include camera operation, maintenance, and organization.

9/12 – 9/12

Producer/Shooter – Untitled (Pilot)

TV — Kandi Amelon Details

9/12 – 9/12

Reality Series from the producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil. Followed the exploits of a small town Oklahoma woman and her family as they move to LA in hopes of their dream coming true. Responsibilities: camera operation, organization, maintenance, field producing in reality and interview settings.

8/12 – 8/12

Camera Operator – X = A Generation Evolved

Film (Feature-length) — R. Concepts Details

8/12 – 8/12

Feature documentary film exploring the lifestyles of Generation X in the modern age. Responsibilities include camera operation, maintenance, and organization, setting up interview scenario, and location scouting.

7/12 – 7/12

Director of Photography (DP) – The Damn Few (Season 1)

Digital — Clarence Films Details

7/12 – 7/12

Sci-Fi Action web series. Responsibilities include lighting, composition, blocking, operating, maintenance, and organization of camera and all related gear.

5/12 – 5/12

Director (Writer/Director/Producer) – Broken Boy

Film (Feature-length) — Planet Thunder Productions Details

5/12 – 5/12

Short revenge thriller film. Wrote, produced, and directed by Jacob Burns. Accepted into various film festivals including Trail Dance Film Festival, Bare Bones Film Festival (where it was nominated for Best Drama Short) and the deadCENTER Film Festival.

4/11 – 9/11

Director of Photography (DP) – The Fable of Shannon Cable

Film (Feature-length) — Aqua Flame Productions Details

4/11 – 9/11

Horror Comedy feature film directed by Vinnie Hogan. Responsibilities include lighting, composition, and blocking of narrative elements, camera operation, maintenance, and organization of camera and related gear. Delegating jobs and working with crew in various environments.

7/10 – 9/10

First Assistant Camera – Wait Til Next Year (Pilot)

MTV — TV — PITH Productions Details

7/10 – 9/10

Documentary TV Series produced by MTV Productions and Punched in the Head Productions, following an Oklahoma City high school football team during a 3 year losing streak. Responsibilities include the operation, organization, and maintenance of up to 8 cameras and related gear on a daily basis.

7/10 – 7/10

Production Assistant (Camera) – Bringing Up Bobby

Film (Feature-length) — Dutch Tilt Productions Details

7/10 – 7/10

Feature film written and directed by Famke Janssen. Responsibilities include camera & equipment maintenance and organization. Setting up Video Village monitor for director and script supervisor.

7/09 – 7/09

Camera Operator – Bikini Vampire Babes

Film (Feature-length) — Spinning Pig Productions Details

7/09 – 7/09

Feature film directed by Ted West. Responsibilities include camera operation, maintenance, and organization.

6/07 – 7/07

First Assistant Camera – Unsolved

Film (Feature-length) — Lance McDaniel & Sean Lynch Details

6/07 – 7/07

Horror feature film directed by Lance McDaniel. Responsibilities included maintenance and organization of camera and related equipment. Delegating task to other ACs. Working with a team in a tight deadline.

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Education

Class of '09

Oklahoma City University

BFA in Film Production

Skills

Editing
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere
Cinematography
Problem Solving
Camera Operating
Lighting
Efficient
BTS
focus pulling

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