AARON BELDEN

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(757) 705-9231
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Motion Picture and Video Professional
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Film/Production Experience
Director/Producer
The Lens 2016 Cygnet Films Short Film (Produced in Perth, Australia) - Director/Writer/Producer
• Again I Created storyboards and shot lists. I also oversaw all the creative aspects of the film, established the film’s
aesthetic and tone, worked with the actors to hone performances, and worked with the cinematographer to create a
look for the film.
• Of special note was the creation of visual effects for the illusion of a color person in a black and white world.

Creatures of Darkness 2012 Short Film - Director

• Again I Created storyboards and shot lists. I also oversaw all the creative aspects of the film, established the film’s
aesthetic and tone, worked with the actors to hone performances, and worked with the cinematographer to create a
look for the film.
• Other Credits; Editor, Visual Effects.

Soulless 2012 Short Film - Director and Producer

• My responsibilities were organizing the project, creating storyboards and shot lists, scheduling the shoot, establishing
the film’s aesthetic and tone, working with the actors to hone performances, and working with the cinematographer to
create a look for the film.
• Other Credits: Editor, Writer.

Potential - 2011 Short Film - Director and Producer

• My responsibilities were organizing the project, creating storyboards and shot lists, scheduling the shoot, establishing
the film’s aesthetic and tone, working with the actors to hone performances, and working with the cinematographer to
create a look for the film.
• Other Credits: Editor, Writer.

Film Crew

Treasures on the Street 2017 Cygnet Films/Create International Co-production (filmed in Manila,
Philippines) - Sound Recordist/Sound Editor & Mixer/Co-screenwriter
• My responsibilities were recording all the onset sound and foley for the film.
• Editing and mixing all the sound and music for the film.
• Co-writing the screenplay.
• Additional Responsibilities; location scouting and production design assistant.

Languishing in Langley (Web Series Pilot) 2013 - Best Boy Electric/Substitute Gaffer
• My responsibilities were setting up and operating lights and power cords and working with the cinematographer and
Gaffer to create the desired look for the film.
• Other Tasks: Acted as gaffer for one shoot day while regular gaffer was away.

Who Knew? 2013 Short Film - Sound Recordist

• I Led the sound team, operated the Nagra and ZoomH4n recorders and coordinated placement of mics to create the
best sound recording possible in every situation on set.

“The Michael and Janet Cross Story” 2012 700Club Segment - PA

• Acted as runner and on set assistant for the crew, helped set up and break down equipment, prepare certain set
elements, and assisted in communication between the director and other crew.

April Showers - 2012 Short Film - Boom Op

• Operated the Boom mic during filming, adjusting placement and angle of the mic for optimal sound quality and
assisted in record keeping and equipment maintenance for the sound team.
Other Professional Media Experience

Cygnet Films (Perth Australia) - Team Member 2015-2017

• Assisted in the production of various video media including PSAs, Music Videos and Promotional Material for christian
ministries in Australia
• Developed Media Concepts and Scripts for Cygnet films.
• Produced the bonus content DVD for Cygnet's first feature Wongai Warrior
• Joined the Head producer on a media scouting trip into the Australian Aboriginal communities of Western Australia.

A. D. Media (small Photography, Videography and Video Archiving service) - Owner Operator
2013-2014
• Video archiving and DVD authoring services.
• Professional Videography Services.
• Professional Photography Services.

Genesis 7 HD - WGBS TV, Hampton VA - Intern 2012

• I Worked on TV shoots as a Camera Man and Runner, assisted with the set up of a new control room, and Edited
promos and logos for the station.

EDUCATION
BA in Cinema Television, Regent University 2010-2013

SOFTWARE SKILLS
Premiere Pro | Audition | Photoshop | Final Cut Pro | Pro Tools | Encore

OTHER SKILLS
Audio Sweetening | Video Editing | Grip and Electric skills | Audio Recording | Screenwriting | visual
effects and trick photography