Michael Stanislawski
www.mikestandp.com
aphex59@gmail.com
Cell – 773.329.0860
Objective
Working within my field of study regarding the use of the art and technology of film and video.Education
BA – Film and Video (Cinematography) – Columbia College Chicago (Dec. 2007)- Trained extensively in many types of cameras for the purpose of becoming a professional DP/Camera Operator/AC
- Extensive training in the handling of Grip and Electric gear for the purpose of being a professional Gaffer/Grip/Electrician
Cinematographer
Adrian Mitchell’s “Malicious Mallory” – Music Video – HD (Letus Adapter) – Dir. Jonathan Rosales (Mar. 2010)Breathers – Science Fiction Short – HD (Letus Adapter) – Dir. Adrianna McKinley (Nov. 2009)
Cookin’ Big Stuff – Comedic Web Series – HD – Dir. Trent Cruz (Aug. 2009 – Ongoing)
I Don’t Know – Comedic Short – HD – Dir. Aaron Orsini (Jun. 2009)
Statler’s Tapes – Dramatic Short – HD – Dir. Tim Connery (Aug. 2008)
Avers – Dramatic Feature – HD – Dir. Jonathan Rosales (Jul. – Oct. 2008)
One Simple Life – Dramatic Short – HD – Dir. Kamelya Alexan (Jan. – Feb. 2008)
Why – Dramatic Short – HD – Dir. Tim Connery (Nov. 2007)
Petland Spot – TV Spot – HD – Dir. Kamelya Alexan (Feb. 2007)
Rebirth – Dramatic Short – 16mm – Dir. Victoria Chan (Nov. 2006)
An Intimate Autumn – Dramatic Short – 16mm – Dir. Tanner Hutt (Oct. 2006)
Gaffer
Elvis is Alive and Living in Canton, OH – HD – DP: Tim Tavano (May 2009)Beer Float – Dramatic Short – RED One – DP: Max Heiligman (Apr. 2009)
The Oval Portrait – Dramatic Short – 35mm – DP: Wojtek Keilar (Aug. 2008)
Alone No More – Dramatic/Horror Short – HD – DP: Nicole Klemens (Mar. 2008)
Words Unspoken – Dramatic Short – Super 16 – DP: Kuba Zelazek (Nov. 2007)
Documentary – DP/Shooter
The Limo – Documentary Series – HD (Apr. 2010) Pass Through the Fire – Documentary Short – HD – Dir. Deirdre Lee (May – Sep. 2009)Lion and Me – Documentary Short – HD – Dir. Wonjung Bae (Mar. 2009)
Left Field – Documentary Feature – SD Video – Dir. Ben Stieger (Sep. 2007)
Puzzled – Documentary Short – HD – Dir. Kamelya Alexan (Mar. 2007)
Eric Myers – Documentary Short – HD – Dir. Kamelya Alexan (Nov. 2006)
Driftless – Documentary Short – 16mm – Dir. Rikki Knutti (Nov. 2006)
Assistant Camera/Operator
Longevity Alliance Spot – TV Spot – HD (RedRock Adapter) – DP: Tim Otholt (Apr. 2010)The Wheel of Life – Dramatic Short – HD (RedRock Adapter) – DP: Tim Otholt (Feb. 2010)
Young Again (AmerAsian 3) – Dramatic Feature – HD – DP: Nathan Lipp (Aug. 2009)
Trenyce’s “You Make Me Sick” – Music Video – HD – DP: Dwight Gibson (Jul. 2009)
Carpe Millennium – Comedy – HD (Letus Adapter) – DP: Lawrence Daufenbach(May 2009)
Playland – Dramatic Short – HD – DP: Carl Weidmann (Oct. 2008)
Work Experience
Columbia College Chicago Digital Editing Lab Manager (Sep. 2006 – May 2009)- Supervising day-to-day operations of an Avid editing lab
- Approving hires and releases
- Managing teachers’ assistants
- Giving lectures on using Avid/Mac stations
- Managing curriculum for Production II course
- Clerical and data entry work
- Reception desk
- Develop and maintain digital file organization program
- Sales associate
- Cashier
- Student worker
- Operating and maintaining records computer at the Thompson Center DMV
Additional Experience
Freelance Work (June 2006 – Present)- Videography for docs, music videos, weddings and sporting events
- Editing and DVD authoring
Additional Skills
- Proficient in 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, HD, HDV, and DV technologies, tools and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Final Cut Pro (v. 5 – 6), Avid, Adobe Premier, and Photoshop
- Working knowledge of color correction and telecine (Final Cut Color, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Telecine)
- Experienced public speaker (giving lectures and teaching classes)
- Experienced in troubleshooting technology issues (networks, software/hardware installations)
Accolades
- Take One Film Festival – Audience Award (For the film Frankly Chalk)
- Given to the best film of the festival as voted on by the audience (Columbia College Chicago – Nov. 2006)