Nick Ramey. Summary. Experience. Motion Pictures and Film, Greater New Orleans

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1 Nick Ramey Motion Pictures and Film, Greater New Orleans Summary Visual storytelling through media has always been something I respected, I have sought out for the past seven years to study this medium, and reproduce my own stories. The film industry has been such a great experience for me to explore and expand on my efficiency and creativity. I find myself learning more and more on a daily basis throughout this great industry. I also have an ongoing professional education in film, including Columbia College Chicago, and the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, where I study film on a daily basis. I am always on the hunt for work, and I really enjoy what I do. I am a national Young Arts Alumni, a Gold Key holder at Scholastic, and have had my work showcased at the White House. I provide service for AC, Gaffer, DP, DIT, and PA work. Drop me an or a call, and I look forward to doing business. Experience Scholastic Cinematic Arts Gold Key Winner at Scholastic Art and Writing December Present (5 months) I won a Gold Key Award from Scholastic Art and Writing for two of my recent films. Campaign Films, Beeabacker at Bee a Backer October Present (7 months) Film Industry Worker at Greater New Orleans Area December Present (1 year 5 months) I provide service as a DP, AC, Gaffer, and PA in the greater New Orleans area. Mike Church Show Sirius Sattelite Radio Film/ Graphic Design at Sirius XM Radio Inc. June Present (3 years 11 months) My current job consist of radio broadcasting work, film management, and graphic design for this Sirius Sattelite station. NOCCA Film School Student at The NOCCA Institute Present (4 years) At NOCCA, I study the fundamentals of film on a daily basis, and create a wide array of media related projects. The program has allowed me to expand on my cinematography studies, and gives me a lot of school credit. Apligraf Commercial at Apligraf Aplicativos e Gráficos December December 2013 (1 month) In this commercial, I was the 1st AC, and assistant to the DP. Page1

2 The Jolly Racket at 48 Hour Film Project November November 2013 (1 month) On this shoot, for "The Jolly Racket" I was an AC, and a gaffer. The video won two awards including "Best for 48", and "Best Costume Design". The shoot entailed long hours, and a great amount of fun. TED Youth Video Team at TED Conferences November November 2013 (1 month) On this Ted youth conference in New Orleans, I conducted over 40 interviews, shooting countless hours of footage. I was a camera operator for this amazing organization. NOCCA gave me this opportunity, and I could not be more satisfied with it. National Young Arts Cinematic Winner at National YoungArts Foundation November November 2013 (1 month) I won the merit award from Young Arts in the Cinematic division. The same contest the previous year reeled in 25 cinematic winners out of 11,000 who submitted in the arts. Family Style TV Episode at Bellum Entertainment October October 2013 (1 month) On this great cooking show, I was a camera operator for an entire episode. My job also consisted of concurrent DP work, which was a fun challenge considering it was live television. Abigail Duhon Short at Abigail Duhon Music Video October October 2013 (1 month) On this great production, my job mainly consisted of AC work, and assisting the crane technician. "Just When you Thought" 48 Hour PGA at Producers Guild of America September September 2013 (1 month) The Producers Guild of America held a short film contest, I helped a crew in New Orleans as a 2nd AC, Gaffer, PA. Scott Morrison's "Father Son" Film at 2nd AC / PA September September 2013 (1 month) On this fun shoot, I worked very closely with the camera department. As an AC, I was a come to guy. "A Dame Called Humidity" Film at AC / PA Extra August August 2013 (1 month) This short, directed by Charles Bodenheimer, was a great one where I helped as an AC, and even an extra. Columbia Chicago Film Courses 6 College Credits at Columbia College Chicago July July 2013 (1 month) This course was an introduction to the visual art of filmmaking. Through the conceptual processes of screenwriting and storyboarding, I was taught shooting on a Bolex 16mm Camera. I created many short films during my time, and learned a whole lot. Page2

3 NOVAC Urban League Documentary at New Orleans Video Access Center June June 2013 (1 month) On this shoot I was a come to guy when it came to lighting, cinematography, and assistant to the DP. Trash Dat Campaign PSA at City of New Orleans May May 2013 (1 month) Working with director Milo Daegman, this PSA featured the fight against litter. I worked mainly as an AC/ PA, and overall a come to guy. Friendship Theorem Short at The NOCCA Institute April April 2013 (1 month) In this wonderful narrative, written and directed by Lauren Armantrout, I was the cinematographer. I had fun lighting and giving visual to the great story. Two Bedroom one Bath Feature at Al Bravo Studios March March 2013 (1 month) This feature was a lot of fun, I was assisting the camera crew while being the prop master's assistant. The job included 12 hour days, and taught me a lot about film production. Samaritan's Feet Documentary at Samaritan's Feet International March March 2013 (1 month) I shot alongside a crew for the promotion of a charity organization "Samaritan's Feet". Channel 13 Documentary at Channel 13 St. Tammany Parish Public Schools/MVP Video Productions June June 2012 (1 month) Working as a camera operator, and an Avid editor, I became a come to guy on the project. The documentary included countless interviews, and creative B-roll. Skills & Expertise Cinematography Post Production Screenwriting After Effects Final Cut Pro Avid Media Composer Directing Gaffing Gripping Red Epic/ Scarlet/ One Photoshop Adobe Premiere Arri Alexa DSLR Operation (Canon,Nikon) Page3

4 Cinema 4D Mic Operation Pro Tools Audio Mixers Ableton Live Pro Consumer Cameras Apple Logic Film Editing Premiere Lighting 16mm Film Honors and Awards Scholastic Gold Key Film Winner February 2014 I won a gold key from the scholastic organization, for the regional awards. National Young Arts Cinematic Winner National Young Arts Foundation I won the merit award from Young Arts in the Cinematic division. The same contest the previous year reeled in 25 cinematic winners out of 11,000 in the arts. White House Film Finalist (Cinematographer) White House Film Festival February 2014 As the cinematographer on a White House film Festival short, my team was awarded as a finalist. I was a participant at the White House, where the film was screened. 3 Time SCVAF Film Festival Winner May 2013 I won best music video at the SCVAF Film festival I also won best film, and best overall film in I wrote, directed, and shot these pieces. Screened at Josiah Film Festival Tomorrow at Dawn film accepted June 2013 Screened to Walthamstow International Film Festival July 2013 Tomorrow at Dawn film accepted Page4

5 Education Young Arts Miami Film and Motion Pictures, Grade: 11 Columbia College Chicago Film Courses (6 Credits) Mandeville High School Academics, 2011 Grade: 11 New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 2010 Projects French New Wave Homage - Demain, dès l'aube (Tommorow at Daybreak) April 2013 to Present This is a short french influenced montage piece that I shot on super 8 film. Friendship Theorem - Cinematographer March 2013 to Present I am working cinematography and directing/ teaching a crew on filmmaking. Blind Date - Director November 2012 to Present I wrote, directed, shot, and currently editing this wonderful film of mine! Reach - Director/DP December 2012 to Present This short music video was a collaboration at New Orleans Center of the Creative Arts. Jessica Smith Music Video May 2013 to Present I directed, shot, edited, and scored this dance music video in a collaboration with New Orleans Center for Creative arts. A Cold Heart Page5

6 July 2013 to Present, Jesse Sawyerr I was the DP on this great thriller short at Columbia College Chicago. This was written, shot, and edited in 48hrs. Organizations NOVAC member New Orleans Video Access Center Here I take classes and network with industry professionals. Film New Orleans Crew Worker 2013 to Present Courses Columbia College Chicago Film Courses (6 Credits) Columbia Chicago 16mm Film/Advanced television production Cinematography and Film/Video Production New Orleans Center for Creative Arts NOCCA Summer Film Program... Independent Coursework NOCCA Fall Workshops Volunteer Experience Camera Op, DP, Editor, Director at Samaritans Feet - Documentary April Present (1 year 1 month) This wonderful organization helps put shoes on children from all walks of life, in helping out on this documentary I really feel we have promoted this organization into progressing forward. Page6

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