Ryan DeForeest

"My Brother & Me," is a project I wrote, directed, and successfully crowdfunded with a large community of backers, raising $15,000 (and some change).

Writing/pitching my first feature film Searching for new projects (Documentary, Shorts, or Ads preferably)

Assistant Editor in the Creative Services/On-Air department - Worked directly with editors on sub-clipping and creating assets for WB pilots - Created show sizzles for various WB platforms - Assisted in development of syndicated ads for WB

Edited for an array of different projects over the year: Short Films, Docu-shorts, ads, talk shows, and music videos

ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR VIZLAB DIVISION - Assisted in creating clip library for Google Editors - Clipped hundreds of hours of footage - Organized Premiere timelines, bins, and created proxies for editors to use

- Assist photographers during photo shoots with set-up, handling of talent, craft services, moving equipment and tearing down backdrops - Assist videographers with camera gear, setting up steadicams, moving equipment, carrying batteries and accessories they may need - Organize, review, and store content (videos and photos) for editors to use in the edit room - Assemble and edit videos for clients such as, Complex, Adidas, BET, Black Business Women Rock, LA Pride, and FIGat7th

- Screen trailer and features looking for video anomalies, pixelations aspect ratio, screen shutter, etc. - Check for muffled audio, audio dropouts, and missing audio. - Verify and review all written information and metadata attached to films, television shows, and promotional materials for VOD service.

- Collaborated with the development team on brainstorming sessions and weekly development meetings. - Gained experience on set and in the field with producers learning how to set up a shoot and work with talent.