Summary

My name is Lucas John Potter and my passion is storytelling. From writing to music to filmmaking, I am filled with the overwhelming desire to learn and grow in as many creative fields as possible in order to tell my story. Let me tell your story too.

Credits

3/17 – 3/17

Gaffer Manmade Objects

Film (Short) Details
3/17 – 3/17

My responsibilities were pretty much the standard for any gaffer; making sure each scene was properly rigged up and lit.

1/15 – 1/16

Assistant Director (Writer) Rochester Live

Internet — TV Details
1/15 – 1/16

I wear a lot of hats as Assistant Technical Director. I do any and all behind-the-scenes work that goes into making the show. From set construction and lighting design to camera and sound operation.

11/15 – 11/15

Producer (Director, Co-Writer.) No Yelling in the Library

Film (Short)
11/15 – 11/15
8/13 – 10/15

Producer

Staff Position — CGI Communications Details
8/13 – 10/15

I facilitated the entire process of producing promotional marketing videos for small businesses, communities, and chambers of commerce all across the U.S. and Canada. I did so by liaising with clients, working with scriptwriters, delegating various responsibilities, writing storyboards, and viewing completed videos for quality assurance.

5/15 – 5/15

Camera Operator (Canon 70D) Hannah Bear

Film (Short)
5/15 – 5/15
1/15 – 1/15

Co-Producer (Director of Photography, Co-Writer, Co-Director) Hey, Ya Never Know

Film (Short) Details
1/15 – 1/15

Short film for Rochester's 72-Hour Mind To Movie Challenge. We were assigned three elements (a character, a prop, and a situation) and had to write, shoot, edit a film from scratch based on those elements within 72 hours.

1/15 – 1/15

Director Mike Brown - There's A Moon - Live

Music Video Details
1/15 – 1/15

I shot and edited a video to enter into NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Contest

8/13 – 8/13

Writer Lonely-ish

Film (Short)
8/13 – 8/13

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

State University of New York College at Brockport

History/Film Studies

My Gear

  • Canon C100
  • Canon 70D
  • DJI Phantom 4
  • Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f2.8
  • Canon EF-S 50mm f/1.8
  • Canon EF24-105 F/4 L

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Video Production
  • storyboarding
  • Film Production
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Videography
  • Creative Writing
  • Location Scouting
  • Advertising
  • drawing
  • Online Marketing
  • Watercolor Painting