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[email protected] www.garygroth-film.com (775) 434-3264 2034 N. Argyle Ave # 201 Los Angeles, CA 90068 ABOUT ME I see light all around me and am astounded at the beautiful world we live in. Through the camera and a well-told story, I believe we can witness the face of God. SKILLS - Proficient in digital and film formats - Competent in Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Draft, Moviemaker Budgeting & Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Apple Software - Fluent in Japanese - Sensitive to schedules and deadlines - Interested in helping out with whatever tasks need an extra hand - Collaborative spirit and enthusiastic in working with team members - Crew Management - Willing to go above the minimum requirements to get the job done efficiently FILM EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER — Lovestruck! The Musical — Feature - Led crew of 500+ student filmmakers, dancers, actors, and musicians - Production finished on schedule in 8 days - Delivered film under budget - It was the largest project ever taken on at BYU UPM — Tim Timmerman: Hope of America — Feature - Managed 108 cast members; Taft Hartley’ed 40 non-SAG actors - Managed finances, catering, logistics, scheduling, contracts and payments of 40 crew members DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY — On a High Arid Plain — Short - Shot 35mm 3-perf - Honored with best cinematography at Final Cut Film Festival DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY — Sacred Gifts — Promotional - Commissioned to shoot international documentary that played at BYU Museum of Art for over 700,000 visitors **For examples of past work, please visit www.garygroth-film.com** WORK EXPERIENCE CELESTIAL PICTURES — Internship — September 2015-Present Los Angeles, CA - Script and film coverage - Organize office utilities, including phone and internet services - Contact companies about media rights for film and books ADJUNCT FACULTY — Media Arts Program — 2014-2015 BYU - Provo, Utah - Instructed students on the importance of visual storytelling and action motivated directing - Mentored students throughout the pre-production, production, and post-production of an 8 minute movie shot on 16mm film SUPERVISOR — Student Film Equipment Facility — 2010-2015 BYU - Provo, Utah - Hosted weekly training for 25 students in proper film set etiquettes - Managed over $1 million of grip, lighting, and camera equipment and was responsible for necessary repairs and maintenance - Managed and trained 7 employees EDUCATION BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY — Media Arts Major — 2010-2014 Provo, Utah - Outstanding Student Award; Merit Scholarship Award - Co-founded Alumni outreach group that focuses on transitioning students to Hollywood - Crewed on over 20 student films - Studied directing, screenwriting, acting, cinematography, producing - 3.7 GPA GARY GROTH
