Nick Palmer

Extensive freelance work in all areas of film and video production, including:

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Founded production company under which several original works spanning multiple media have been produced; controls all aspects of production development and set management; fully administrates all executive duties including social network exposure and entrepreneurial ventures

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Works in association to develop and produce various projects; assists in all aspects of production including: script-writing, editing and accompanying storyboards; all aspects of post-production including: editing (proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, AVID), coloring and scoring; coordination of set logistics and design; crew management; maintain safety protocol and productivity on set; oversee administration of social networking presence and exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Recently won Best Character in the film “48 Hours to Labor Day” submitted to the 48 Hour Film Project

VIDEOGRAPHER

Films and edits footage of properties forJillian Klaff Realtors to be displayed ontheir website; learned extensive knowledgeof “run-and-gun” videography as well asdrone piloting; gained deeper insight intocommercial real estate advertisement aswell as what sells a house, or an idea 

CAMP COUNSELOR

Oversaw a movie production summercamp for kids ages 7+; worked with kids towrite and produce short films made withcompany equipment on school grounds;edited all footage into cohesive family-friendly stories that the kids and parentscould both enjoy 

FLOOR DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT

Studio management and capability in all aspects of production; highly active presence in local public access community; provided coverage resources as well as coordinated with guest speakers; produced several provocative human interest pieces

APPRENTICE

Learned and practiced with the AdobeSuite (Photoshop, Illustrator, CharacterAnimator) under the instruction of MikeStuttman; learned the fundamentals ofcharacter animation and how to enhanceink-drawn imagery; produced severalworks available to view on my website 

VOLUNTEER LIASON

Worked in conjunction with both GIFFand theater management to ensure all patrons enjoyed their experience;assisted in construction of set pieces;oversaw guest relations and hospitality 

TILE & MARBLE SETTER

Continues to assist with the preparationand construction of bathrooms,backsplashes, mudrooms etc; learned allaspects of tile masonry and tile setting;oversees and assists with shipments andmanual labor 

MASTER OF ARTS

Learned all aspects of film production, storytelling, cinematography and administrative planning for projects; produced several short films as well as music videos and commercials; excelled in coursework and class participation; active in contributing to peer projects

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Double Major in Communications and Creative Writing; excelled in coursework and class participation; awarded the jury prize for best short film at 12th annual WNE Student Media Festival; active in extracurricular activities including: Film Society, AV club, Improv troupe, Poetry Workshop, “The Westerner” newspaper - frequent contributor of political cartoons and articles

Western New England University Fine Arts Society, Silvermine School of Art, Trumbull High School Ceramics, Block Island Blue Pottery, The Artist’s Garrett, Borosky School of Art, Creative Music, Main Street Music, continuing private instruction in art and music