Sam Ruesink (He/Him)

Recorded and edited multi-part Q&A video with Bo Babovic, owner of Wisconsin Skydiving Center, for their website and social media pages.

Created motion graphics for opening sizzle. Also assisted filmmakers with the creation of DCPs for several official selections so they could be projected in the theater. Worked with festival founder Connor Nelson to troubleshoot various technical issues.

Engineered recording sessions and edited and mixed 9+ hours of recorded audio. Captured archival content from various formats and worked into audiobook.

As of early 2023, I have coordinated post-production for 36 new episodes of "American Greed" to CNBC, in addition to 18 "Bonus Edition" repackaged episodes, among other various side projects. In addition, I also maintain and repair all company equipment, handle all company IT, and coordinate logistics for gear shipping and transportation. Skills: LTO Storage · Adobe Premiere Pro · After Effects · Post-Production · Post Production Management · Video Editing · Television · IT Management · Production Coordination · Logistics Management · Adobe Creative Suite · Grip

Feature-length documentary. Distributed by Questar Entertainment/Hipstr TV. Selected in over 15 film festivals and the winner of several awards. "This is the story of Grant Oly whose backyard Minnesota Siberian tiger habitat was seized and shutdown after a series of accidents that lead authorities to question the safety of the facility, launching Grant into a lengthy legal battle" http://minnesotatigerman.com

Re-cut previously completed sizzle reel for live event for the Chicago Field Museum. Created new motion graphics and incorporated new imagery and copy throughout.

Post Production Manager for American Greed Webisode produced for AMC about Saul Goodman/James McGill. Used as an April Fool's promo for Better Call Saul Season 6. Also travelled with field crew to California, New Mexico, and New York. Coordinated gear rentals and transportation and worked wtih Associate Producer to coordinate other logistics, find b-roll locations, etc..

·Began as intern in January 2020, continued to do freelance work there after internship ended. · Read scripts and development materials, gave coverage and notes. · Designed packages, pitch materials, and deliverables for producer Heidi Jo Markel. · Conducted research for potential projects. ·Broke down and scheduled feature-length scripts in Movie Magic Scheduling, also helped work on financing plans, schedules, and production budgets for a roughly $2 million indie feature.

Creative Producer for Advanced Practicum Film- roughly $8,000 budget, combination of location and stage shoots. Shot on Alexa Classic w/ Atlas Anamorphics. Directed by Veronika Guncheva

· Scheduled posts and managed social media accounts with over 90,000 Facebook likes/30,000 followers on Instagram (Hootsuite). · Assisted show editors log and archive media and create subtitles. · Helped show producers conduct research, book locations, and secure costumes and props. · Functioned as a PA during weekly episode tapings with live audiences. · After several months assistant editing, occasionally edited actual finished on-air sketches and bits.· Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro · Post-Production · Adobe Photoshop · Closed Captioning · Social Media

Line Producer for Advanced Practicum Film w/ roughly $8,000 budget, cast/crew of up to 60 per day w/ extras. Included location and stage shoots.

Directed by Chris Okimoto. Played at Indie Film Wisconsin 2019 Festival.

Winner of Frequency TV's October 24 Hr. Film challenge

· Filmed and edited community events, concerts, sporting events, a cooking show, and other local programming. Started to gain experience operating broadcast cameras and TriCaster video switchers at age 12. Accumulated over 1,000 hours there throughout middle & high school.