Joseph Thon
Kelowna
Summary
Highly imaginative filmmaker with over three years experience in making a variety of films for diverse industries. Strong passion for creating short films, but also have a knack of creating documentaries and independent films. Knowledge of latest camera, video and audio equipment and editing software. Enjoys working with a variety of scripts, actors and crew members at many different experience levels.Expert at bringing out the best in an actor, script or production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Cinematographer
Primax Creatives
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team on sets.
- Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
- Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
- Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
Volunteering Videographer
Non-Profit Organizations
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Shot, directed and edited short videos for Jonglei Orphans Scholarship Education (J.O.S.E) non profit organization to drive donations for supporting the organization's coarse.
- Did video coverage for Jieng Cultural Dance Competition that showcased the diverse cultures at the refugee camp through dance competitions.
- Shot and edited culturally themed music videos for local dance groups to promote youth talent in music and dance.
- Directed interviews for local film production companies and media houses that told stories of successful individuals in the fields of education, youth leadership, women empowerment, people living with disabilities and sports.
Short Film Director
FilmAid Kenya
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured actors and the film crew interpreted scripts based on the narrative style.
- Made casting choices in auditions
- Motivated actors to produce their best dramatic performances.
- Read scripts and worked on their continued development.
- Worked with editors to produce films in their final form.
Education
Certificate - Film Production And Journalism
FilmAid Kenya
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya09.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Visual Storytelling
- Production Management
- Equipment Operation
- Adobe Premiere and After Effects
- Professional Relationships
- Writing
- Director Collaboration
- Current Trends
- Location Scouting
Accomplishments
Won business start up grant worth $2,000 (Ksh.250,000) at FilmAid Kenya Multimedia Trainee business awards after pitching a business idea for a film production company.
Founder of Primax Creatives film production company, aimed at telling refugee stories through the power of film at the Kakuma Refugee Camp to change lives, close the unemployment gap amongst the youth, promote talent and inform the society on matters of drug and substance abuse, early girl child marriage, equality and gender based violence.
Co-founder of Youth Drive Organization and Kakuma Mentorship Warriors, both community based organizations aimed at empowering refugee students through the power of education by offering mentorship, remedial classes and scholarships to financially stranded refugees.
Timeline
Short Film Director
FilmAid Kenya
07.2021 - 11.2021
Freelance Cinematographer
Primax Creatives
11.2018 - 12.2021
Volunteering Videographer
Non-Profit Organizations
11.2018 - 12.2021
Certificate - Film Production And Journalism
FilmAid Kenya
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