MANSUR K.
RASHID
~ A Zealous Creative with Vision ~
ma : m s u os.pro uc ons gma .com
Website: www.mkstudios.org
Location: Decatur, Georgia
(will relocate anywhere)
EDUCATION
Howard University | Magna Cum Laude
B.A. in Media, Journalism & Film Comm.
Concentration: Television & Film
Minor: Photography
Graduated MAY 2019
FAMU: Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
16mm Study Abroad Program
JAN 2017 - MAY 2017
SKILLS
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro X
Mac OSX/ Windows 10
Final Draft 10
Adobe Photoshop
Movie Magic Budgeting
Nikon/ Canon Cameras
NBCUniversal | The Tonight Show: Starring Jimmy Fallon,
PROJECTS & AWARDS
Howard University's School of Communication's
Paul Robeson Award for Photojournalism (2016)
& Editing (2017)
Student Director
"DOPIS: House Call" (16mm Foreign Short)
Prague, CZ, JAN. 2017 - APR. 2017
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
"Raising Jaden" (30-min Short)
Washington D.C., SEP. 2017 - OCT. 2017
Director, Co-Producer, Writer, Director
"Same Fruit, Different Tree" (Short)
Washington, D.C., MAY 2016 - JUN. 2017
~ Streamed for 3 Years on KweliTV.tv ~
~ Received 17 Film Festival Laurels ~
~ Received a Paul Robeson Award for Editing ~
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE PRINTING SPECIALIST
Prima Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
SEP. 2019 - DEC. 2020
Consulted collaboratively with clients from concept to
completion, to deliver printed materials based on the
client's input
Captured product photography stills for website &
social media use
Maintained quality prints, through detailed inspection,
in order to increase sales & client satisfaction
Quoted custom projects using a single, SaaS-based
workflow system (Presswise).
CEO & FREELANCER
M.K. Studio Productions, L.L.C., Atlanta, GA
JAN. 2010 - FEB. 2020
Provided professional & creative photo & film
consultations
Produced impactful storytelling through filmmaking &
photographic concepts
Developed safe spaces to showcase talented artists in
music & fine arts, poetry, motion & digital artistry &
more
GENERAL PRODUCTION INTERN
New York, NY
MAY 2018 - AUG. 2018
Organized casting databases, recorded backups during
live tapings & logged metadata
Assisted Jimmy Fallon's executive assistant, Audience
Coordinator & Studio Manager in rehearsals & tapings
Led other interns in 3 remote shoots; 1) Jimmy Fallon &
Justin Bieber in Central Park; the 2) 2018 NBA Draft; 3)
Deep Issues, Deep Tissues
EXHIBITION MANAGER
"IDYLL," Washington, D.C.
NOV. 2018
Arranged a team of 3 other Howard University
photography minors for a 35mm photography
showcase
Created, printed & social media promotional material
Conceptualized students' photographic message(s)
with dynamic lighting, print size recommendation,
exhibition formatting & organization options
 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR
Center for Education, Teaching, & Learning
Assessment, Washington, D.C.
September 2015 - May 2019
Recorded & edited videos (using Premier Pro) of
panels for a wider audience distribution
Set up & broke down lighting, audio, & recording
devices for speaker engagements
Effectively trained employees (two junior editors &
managers) on camera operations,
mixing/switchboard & equipment navigation
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER, EDITOR
"Seeking Equanimity" (Feature Film), Washington, D.C.
FEB. 2019 - MAY 2019
Managed & led a volunteer crew of 32 Howard
University students in a feature film
Raised over $7,000 for production through
sponsorship & fundraising efforts over a three-month
period
Film was intended to focus on a writer facing writer's
block in between the past & the future, with his job
and the life of his unborn child in his hands
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & CO-COORDINATOR
WHBC 96.3 HD3's Howard's Hottest Live Event,
Washington D.C.
JAN. 2017 - APR. 2017
Coordinated 30 photo and video crew members by
setting assignments and organizing & collecting
footage
Planned & created event shot list for full production
capture & coverage
Managed troubleshooting for camera issues and last
minute set-ups
Shot & directed XXL themed photo shoot for
participants that was featured in Howard University's
2019 yearbook
VOLUNTEER WORK
Crew - Spike Lee's Annual Prince Born Day:
Purple People Party - NY, New York,
JUN. 2018
Temp. Crew - HBO Short: "IR/RECONCILABLE" -
Atlanta, GA
OCT. 2014 - DEC. 2014
Volunteer - English Teacher  - Wonosobo,
Indonesia,
JUL. 2014 - AUG. 2014
VIDEOGRAPHER & PHOTOGRAPHER
BET & Mays Sisters Ent. Presents: HOWARDWOOD,
Washington, D.C.
OCT. 2015 - OCT. 2017
Lead photographer for 2 years and lead videographer
for 1 year under BET & the Mays Sisters
Captured event segments for BET, Mays Sisters &
Howard Homecoming social media use
PHOTOGRAPHER
HUElite Models, Washington, D.C.
JAN. 2016 - AUG. 2018
Captured aspiring models in conceptual studio &
staged shoots. Several of the models are signed or
have walked in New York Fashion Week (NYFW)
Counseled club President, VP & Creative Director on
concept direction, model selection & execution
CREATOR, CO-CURATOR, ART COORDINATOR
"The Melanin Project," Abu Dhabi, UAE
NOV. 2016
Organized 7 Howard University photographers for an
international student art showcase at New York
University - Abu Dhabi's Vis-Art Exhibition
Communicated remotely over different time zones to
print, display & organize art work accordingly
Theme was to display different versions & visions of
the faces of the African-American experience & culture
MARKETING INTERN
JARO Media Servies, L.L.C., Atlanta, GA
JUN. 2016 - AUG. 2016
Researched, compiled, & organized new independent
feature/short film assets for distribution
Provided input on creative decisions, corporate images
& social media management execution
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkrashid
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