1. Josiah A. March
SUMMARY
Artist. Creator. Filmmaker. Excited to film raw footage and sculpt it into a finished product. Has
working knowledge of all aspects of video production and processes. Willing and able to
creatively contribute to a project. Looking for a challenging position in a professional filmmaking
or media organization, using artistic principles in video production to create engaging and
inspiring visual media.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
- Training and experience in video editing
- Training in digital cinematography
- Training in grip equipment and lighting
- Ability to accomplish tasks both alone and as part of a group
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere
- Proficient with Adobe After Effects
- Proficient with media production paperwork
- Familiar with designing in Adobe Photoshop
- Familiar with editing 4K footage
- Familiar with editing RAW video formats
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Videography Grand Rapids, MI
2013 - Present
- Filmed and edited a variety of projects such as short films, documentaries, and
promotionals
- Filmed and edited regularly with a director or producer
- Worked on large budget film sets as a production assistant
- Created low resolution proxy footage from 4K RAW footage
- Linked footage to sound
- Limited work with Sound Design and ADR
- Delivered draft edits within 24 hours of receiving notes
- Provided the final draft in a variety of formats such as .mov, h.264, etc.
EDUCATION
Compass College of Cinematic Arts Grand Rapids, MI
Major: Film Production 2014-2015
Associates of Fine Arts Overall GPA: 3.49
Capstone Film Project: Believe and Mr. Cooper
-Assembled an official edit for a short film. Included proxy editing, color correction, and mild
visual effects. Also included working with a director and producer to complete a finished product.
-Created and managed film paperwork (contracts, releases, budgets). Facilitated meetings with
heads of departments. Managed locations. Controlled the budget. Assisted the executive
producer in any way possible.
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
- Congressional Medal of Merit
- Volunteered at WKTV Grand Rapids
- Volunteered at Student Statesmanship Institute as a broadcast media coach
- Volunteered at West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Certified SCUBA diver
Phone: (616)-302-0633
7921 Whites Bridge Rd
Belding, MI 48809
josiah.a.march@gmail.com