CHRISTOPHER J. BULL |
MOTION PICTURE TECHNICIAN
| EDUCATION | |
| Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA B.S. in Communications Media with a Film and Video Concentration | (Sept. 2004 - Aug. 2009) |
| AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS | |
| Film/Video Student of the Year, Fitchburg State College | (May 2008 - April 2009) |
| 'Visions': A Juried Honored Showcase of films | (Nov. 2006, May 2007, Nov. 2007) |
| 1st Place, Five Day Film Contest for 'The House on Hornpout Hill' | (Nov. 2007) |
| Competitive Film Prod. Grant from the FSC Presidential Initiative Fund | (Sept. 2007) |
| Mu Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communications Association Honor Society | (May 2009) |
| Fitchburg State College Dean's List, 7 semesters | (Dec. 2004 to May 2008) |
| PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
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| SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE | ||
| Stellax Aerostructures Broadcast | Camera Operator | (August 2010) |
| Two day live-broadcast of corporate conferences. Shot on an HVX 200 as part of a five camera broadcast. | ||
| Northeastern University Welcoming | Director of Photography | (July-August 2010) |
| Interview style footage, along with B-roll of the greater Boston area. An eight day shoot, shot on the HPX-2000. | ||
| Victory Lapse Music Video | Camera Operator | (July 2010) |
| Operated one of five JVC-GY100’s for a two day music video shoot produced by Liberis Films. | ||
| Titleist Golf Commercial | Electrician | (June 2010) |
| Worked along side the gaffer for a 3 day shoot produced by Killswitch Productions. The commercial was shot on 35mm. | ||
| Scars of Tomorrow Music Video | Rigging Electric | (June 2010) |
Managed all the pre-rigging and breakdowns for a five day shoot of a music video. Shot on the RED one and produced by Acorn Productions. | ||
| Mountain Jam Music Festival '10 | Director & Camera Operator | (June 2010) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival at Hunter Mountain, NY. Directed a 6 camera live broadcast for such acts as Les Claypool and Dark Star Orchestra. Also operated an HPX-500 for such acts as Levon Helm, Toots & the Maytals, and Gov’t Mule. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Marshall’s Stores Commercial | Electric, 1st unit | (May 2010) |
| Worked as an electric for a two day shoot for a commercial shot on 35mm. Produced by Killswitch Productions. | ||
| Deep Disturbances | Gaffer | (April – May 2010) |
| Worked as gaffer for a feature film shot on the RED one. Directed six electrics throughout the 18 day shoot, produced by 7 Fluid oz. productions. | ||
| Freedom Marks Documentary | Director of Photography | (March-May 2010) |
| Director of Photography for a short documentary. Shot on an HPX-500 with two A.C’s on set for the 12 day shoot. | ||
| Eastern Boarder Commercial | Electrician | (March 2010) |
| Worked as an electrician for a commercial shot on an HDX-900. 4 day shoot with 5 other electrics on set. JT2 Productions. | ||
| WGBH-TV News | Rigging Electric | (February- August 2010) |
| Handled all unloading, pre-rigging, breakdown, and loading for mobile TV production units sent out for WGBH-TV in the greater Boston area. Killswitch Productions. | ||
| Othello Commercial | Electrician, 2nd unit | (February 2010) |
| Worked along side 3 other electrics for a 3 day shoot for a restaurant commercial shot on 35mm in Southern New Hampshire. Produced by Acorn productions. | ||
| N.E. Machinery Commercial | Key Grip | (January 2010) |
| Key grip for a commercial shot on 35mm. Managed 5 grips and handled all unloading and loading responsibilities. Produced by Acorn productions. | ||
| Man & Cat | Gaffer | (January 2010) |
| A Short film shot on the RED one camera. Handled all gaffer responsibilities. Produced by Liberis Films. | ||
| ESPN College Basketball | Rigging Electric | (January- March 2010) |
| Rigged mobile TV production units, uplink and generator trucks to cameras for Kwokman Productions LLC for eight of the Boston College Basketball home games in 2010. | ||
| Skit-Com Series | Director of Photography | (January 2010) |
| A series of episodic web shorts being shot in MA using P2 workflow. Handled all D.P. responsibilities. Produced by Skit-Com Productions. | ||
| Once Again | Gaffer | (January 2010) |
| Short film shot in Quincy, MA with P2 workflow. Worked directly with D.P. as Gaffer. Produced by 7 Fluid oz. Productions. | ||
| Waste Havens | Gaffer | (November 2009) |
| Short film shot on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with the D.P. as Gaffer directing four electrics on a six day shoot. Produced by Wendell Pictures. | ||
| Austin City Limits | Camera Operator | (October 2009) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival in Austin, TX. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, and Grizzly Bear. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| The Clear | Key Grip | (August 2009) |
| Feature film shot on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with the D.P. as Key Grip directing 7 grips on a two week shoot. | ||
| Lollapalooza | Camera Operator | (August 2009) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival in Chicago, IL. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Of Montreal, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, & Santigold. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Mile High Music Festival | Camera Operator | (July 2009) |
| Two day live-broadcast music festival in Denver, CO. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Ani DiFranco, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Wailers, and 30H!3. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Rothbury Music Festival | Camera Operator | (July 2009) |
| Four day live-broadcast music festival in Rothbury, MI. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as The String Cheese Incident, Gov't Mule, Umphrey's McGee, Flogging Molly, and STS9. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Jay Blakesberg Photography | Intern | (May 2009-August 2009) |
| Assisted Jay in his position as director for the iClips Network and assisted in his photography work. Jobs included P2 video post work flow, photo re-touching, camera operating, assistant camera duties, and organizing. | ||
| Mountain Jam Music Festival '09 | Camera Operator | (May 2009) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival at Hunter Mountain, NY. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for such acts as Gov't Mule and Coheed & Cambria. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Summer Camp Music Festival | Camera Operator | (May 2009) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival in Chillicothe, IL. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 for acts such as Willie Nelson and Umphrey's McGee. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Good Woman of Manhattan | Key Grip | (April 2009) |
| Short film shot in Jamaica Plain, MA on the Red ONE camera. Worked directly with D.P. as Key Grip and managed 3 grips. Produced by Red Dragonfly Pictures. | ||
| Equipment Central | Technician | (January 2006- January 2009) |
| Working as a technician for Fitchburg State College's Film rental department. Responsibilities include checking in and out film equipment to students and doing equipment repairs. | ||
| Bad Kids | Producer | (November 2008-April 2009) |
| 16mm short film about a high school principal out to sabotage the school play. Worked as producer supervising every aspect of the film. Produced by Bull Films. | ||
| Mule | Grip | (March 2009) |
| 16mm short film about a couple's last night in the city before running away. Worked as a grip. Produced by Anderson Films. | ||
| Until Tomorrow | Producer | (October 2008) |
| Short video using P2 workflow about the end of oil and one man's struggle to return home. Worked as producer supervising every aspect of the movie. Produced by Bull Films. | ||
| 10,000 Lakes Music Festival | Ass't Jib Operator & Still photographer | (August 2008) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500 and 18' Jimmy-Jib. Assisted Jib Operator on musical acts including The Flaming Lips, Phil Lesh & Friends, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mickey Hart Band, Wookiefoot, and more. Provided production stills for the iClips Network. | ||
| Rothbury Music Festival | Camera Operator & Still photographer | (July 2008) |
| Four day live-broadcast music festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Shot with a Panasonic HPX-500. Shows filmed include Secret Machines, Sam Beam of Iron & wine, State Radio, and more. Provided production stills for the iClips Network. | ||
| Mountain Jam Music Festival '08 | Camera Operator | (May 2008) |
| Three day live-broadcast music festival at Hunter Mountain, NY. Shot with a JVC-HD 100U for such acts as Medeski, Scofield, Martin, & Wood and Michael Franti & Spearhead. Produced by the iClips Network. | ||
| Matthew Ely Music Video | Gaffer | (May 2008) |
| Music video shot in studio using P2 workflow. Handled Gaffer responsibilities and managed three other electrics. | ||
-References and Demo Reel Available Upon Request, or visit www.ChristopherBull.com-