CHRI S SI BLEY

2210 Windsor Rd ~ Austin, TX 78703

chris.sibley5@gmail.com ~ (432) 386-3988
EDUCATI ON
University of Southern California, LA, CA
Masters degree, Peter Stark Producing Program Present - 2016

Pitzer College, Claremont, CA
Bachelors degree, Media Studies Production May 2012

I NTERNSHI PS
FilmNation, FN Summer 2012 Fall 2013
Read and wrote coverage on approximately three scripts per week. Managed incoming mail, answering the phones,
and greeting guests. Assisted various Producers phone-logs and schedules. Pitched weekend read assignments
in the weekly NY/LA office group meeting.

Management Production Entertainment, MPE Inc. Summer 2011
Read and wrote coverage on approximately two scripts per week. Provided detailed script notes and analysis on
projects in development. Met once a week to pitch features and original pilots based on intellectual property.

And Sam Entertainment: Logic Ends Fall 2010
Worked as a PA, provided grip equipment and scouting locations for the director (pre-production).

Media Talent Group, MTG Summer 2009
Read and wrote coverage on approximately two scripts per week.

PRODUCTI ON EXPERI ENCE
Director/Editor, Papalote Productions: Untitled Documentary Summer 2013 Present
Developed a business plan/schedule and directed a team of eight documenting the Viva Big Bend Music Festival in
West Texas. Edited a promotional video for the festival and three artist music videos.

Creator, The Inscape: Music Video Summer 2013
Wrote the script, sketched storyboards, and directed a video for a band from Nashville, TN. Currently editing special
effects and submitting to film festivals.

Media Director, Theatricum Botanicum: Tone Clusters Summer - Fall 2013
Created video installations for an outdoor theatrical adaptation of works by Joyce Carol Oates. Worked with the
director to develop a soundtrack, designed a two-camera live feed on stage and produced two commercials during
the shows run. https://vimeo.com/73676500

Creator, Papalote Productions: A Ride for Cancer Promo Summer 2013
Directed, shot, and edited a video for an event at Cycle House, LA. https://vimeo.com/76309615

Live Media Coordinator, Papalote Productions: Marfa Film Festival Summer 2013
Created the festival bumper intro video. Documented the festival events & screenings. Produced daily videos for
online social outreach. https://vimeo.com/69143293

Director/Editor, Berkman Productions: PCH Summer 2013
Wrote, directed, and edited a short film for film festivals.

DP/Editor, West Coast Industries: MOVE Commercial Summer 2013
Coordinated casting and schedules for crew, operated camera, and edited special effects for the final product.
www.westcoastindustries.com

Creator, Fabrica 309: Business Commercial Spring 2013
Directed, shot, and edited a commercial for a fabrication company. www.fabrica309.com

Creator, The Sweet Nuthin: All In Winter 2012
Wrote, directed, and edited a music video in Austin, TX for a festival circuit. https://vimeo.com/57294515

Creator, Web series: Life@Large Spring 2011 Fall 2012
Directed and co-produced the first season of the web series (12 episodes). Edited and designed the web
distribution for social media platforms. http://www.lifeatlarge.us/

Sound, And Sam Entertainment: Santa Monica Spring 2012
Mixed sound and operated boom. Organized sound files into folders and transferred all the information for final mix.

Editor, JH Productions: Jackson Horn Spring 2011
Organized footage and edited the first episode for TV premiere.

PA, OneWordTitle Productions: Andy Made a Friend Spring 2011
Assisted the Key Grip and Best Boy with equipment set up and breakdowns.

Director/Editor, Red Gorilla Films: In the Breakroom Spring 2011
Created an independent study. Collaborated with film students to create a short film for a festival circuit.

PA, And Sam Entertainment: Logic Ends Fall 2010
Provided grip equipment and scouted locations for the director (pre-production).

PA, Lightwills Productions: Future Foods Spring 2011
Mixed sound and operated boom.

PA, Parliament Film Collective: The Owls Fall 2010
Assisted on set coordinating craft services. Organized and logged the daily footage for editors.

FUNDRAI SI NG
CEO, Aerial Cinematography Company: Skyframe Summer 2014 - Present
Created a team and secured investors for a start up company that operates out of Alpine and Austin, TX.

Producer, Pitzer College: 50
th
Year Birthday Videos Summer 2014
Directed and edited a series of docu-style music videos which raised over $200,000 for the college.

Producer, Kickstarter: Wings of Fire Summer 2013
Developed a structure for fundraising an independent artists album. Created a strategic episodic distribution model.
Directed and shot the episodes.

Producer, Investors: Papalote Productions Spring 2013
Presented a pitch to potential investors and secured $10,000 as startup funding for my own production company.

Producer, Pitzer College: Annual Giving Spring 2012
Directed and edited a short video which raised just of $85,000.

Producer, Kickstarter: Life@Large Spring 2012
Created a pilot episode and character intros for potential donors. Reached a successful $7,600 goal.

Producer, Kickstarter: In the Breakroom Fall 2011
Created an intro video and reached $1,200 goal.

OTHER EXPERI ENCE
Event Staff Manager, Pitzer College Fall 2008 - 2012
Coordinated and supervised staffing for all on-campus concerts/events. Provided sound check and basic audio
mixing for performers and speakers. Lead meetings with Pitzer students to effectively plan and host events.

Orientation Adventure Coordinator, Pitzer College Fall 2009 - 2012
Collaborated with the Orientation Program Director, Drew Herbert, to create and plan 26 trips around Southern CA.
Trained 38 student-leaders in group learning exercises and outdoor safety. Orchestrated trip selection, decided
placement for incoming participants, ensured logistical details, and communicated with incoming student parents.

ADDI TI ONAL SKI LLS
- Innovative level Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Advanced with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, ProTools, Final Cut Pro, Celtx, Motion, & Plural Eyes.
- Excellent organizational and presentational skills.
- Speak, read, and write Spanish (Proficient).
- Jedi level board sports and outdoor activities.