Summary

I have strong interpersonal communication and needs assessment skills, problem analysis and resolution experience and an attention to detail. I work hard, listen to learn and help, and give my all in Production Assisting, camera work and all work I do.

Credits

12/20 – 12/21

Associate Producer Motor MythBusters (Season 1)

Motor Trend — TV — Beyond USA Details
12/20 – 12/21

Worked on every aspect of this amazing show from set decoration & shop build pre-production to securing film locations, content research, driving box trucks and trailer tow picture cars. Researched & secured on screen guest experts and produced anything the Executive Producer & Supervising Producers needed for every episode from props, build supplies to technical knowledge.

10/16 – 5/20

Camera Operator (Sony)

Staff Position — NBA GLeague Details
10/16 – 5/20

I ran handheld baseline under the basket camera for the broadcast on all formats that took NBA GLeague games including NBA TV, MSG TV, Twitch, YouTube TV, Facebook Live as well as in Stadium video boards.

8/19 – 8/19

Key Set Production Assistant (Lead) Festival Life LA

Revolt — TV — Defy Films Details
8/19 – 8/19

Unload all lighting and camera gear & set up the set for an outdoor balcony interview and all lighting and screens as needed. Tear down off the set & equipment and load out. Return the house and balcony to it's exact condition and placement as before we arrived. Help the Directors/Producers, the DP and A, B and C camera and Audio with all help they needed with equipment, etc

8/19 – 8/19

Key Set Production Assistant (Night) The Let Out

Revolt — Live/Special Event — Defy Films Details
8/19 – 8/19

Help at location set up lighting and help with the DP and camera operators with all camera and lighting needs. We conducted public service announcement interview spots by a lively club scene and on the street. I also helped control foot and when possible car traffic to keep everyone safe. Worked with a wonderful crew.

7/19 – 7/19

Set Production Assistant (Compton, CA - Lead, Driver also) Love After Lockup (Season 3)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
7/19 – 7/19

Drive crew van with crew as well as for side by side driving shots of talent, etc Help the AC and DP set up lights as well as move them around and tear down and load out at locations. Gather release forms for all on camera talent. Make runs for supplies. Help the talent & crew in any way they needed help. Stand-in for lighting. Set up & distribute walkies daily & safely store & load all gear each morning and night at hotels. Keep batteries charged & do switch outs as needed. Help with light bounce shields and lighting when filming. Set up rooms for interview shots & return them to original condition when finished. Attend to talent with any help they needed. Work closely with Production Coordinator to make sure everything went smoothly.

6/19 – 6/19

Set Production Assistant (On Set - Oxnard, CA & Ventura, CA) Life After Lockup (Season 1)

WE tv — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
6/19 – 6/19

Purchase crafty & props the day before and bring to set. Help the AC and DP set up lights as well as move them around and tear down and load out at locations. Put up crowd release forms. Make runs for lunch and supplies. Help the talent & crew in any way they needed help. Ask neighbors to limit noise distractions when rolling. Stand-in for lighting.

6/19 – 6/19

Set Production Assistant (also talent driver)

TargetTag — Advertising — Target Details
6/19 – 6/19

Drive talent from LA to location and back to LA. On set I did runs for props & crafty. I assisted the Prop Stylist and Production Coordinator set up props for shots did tear down and load-out as well as help the talent and anyone else that needed a hand. It was a great shoot with a great team!

5/17 – 6/17

Production Assistant (On Set) House Hunters (Season 99)

HGTV — TV — Pie Town Productions Details
5/17 – 6/17

Craft runs, helped with lighting, took production notes, got releases, drove vehicles crew transport, took still photos for production uses, sought out and helped with any duties as needed. I have worked almost a dozen House Hunters as Production Assistant in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Orgs

  • Augustana University production crew
  • Denny Sanford Premier Center production crew
  • National Basketball Association camera crew
  • Sanford Pentagon production crew

Recos

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Ethan Galvin
Story Producer
Kenny is a hard worker who always has his head on a swivel. He is proactive, prepared, and ready to handle any task. Most importantly, you can trust him to get the job done. If you are considering hiring Kenny, don't wait to long, as I will be hiring ...MORE...
Matthew McCollum
Production Assistant
Me and Ken worked together on Motor Mythbusters for 5 months. I learned a lot from Kenny during the time we worked together, he always showed great organisation, work ethic, communication and anticipation, all whilst being one of the biggest joys to ...MORE...
Drew Hallmann
Co-Executive Producer (CoEP)
Kenny worked as a PA on many House Hunters shoots over the past few years. Whenever House Hunters would film in the Midwest, Kenny was always the first person we'd call to see if he was available. He's smart, a hard worker, efficient, knowledgeable ...MORE...

Education

Production Assisting 101 Workshop

Minnesota Association of Independent Commercial Producers

South Dakota State University

Introduction to Film (class)

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • iPhone X
  • Nikon D7000
  • Vehicle
  • Costco membership.
  • Small Dracast panel lights
  • DSLR camera dolly

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR certified by American Heart Association
  • Driver - Box Truck
  • Trailer pulling
  • Critical Thinking & Creative Decision Making