Jon Edwards Films
(323) 823-9717
jonnye1970@gmail.com
Objective   
Seeking a position on a camera crew where I can both contribute and grow in my camera skills.

Profile   
I am hard-working, reliable and punctual.  A team player with tremendous work ethic.  I have great communication skills and people skills.  I have the ability to fit in and work well with new people and in new environments.

Production Experience:

Director of Photography

Lend a Hand


3 Mins

HDV

Director of Photography

An Elaborate Plan
(Scott Thompson)

11 Mins

HDV

Director of Photography
Bureaucracy                     
100 MinsHDV
Director of Photography              Nothing18 MinsHDV   

Director of Photography (2nd Unit)

Documentary: Why We Train

Post-Production

HDV

Director of PhotographyGreat Ideas4 WebisodesSD

Director of Photography

FireDance:

The Fire Between:Within

9 Mins

HDV

Director of Photography Causality9 MinsHD
Director of Photography Ringleader14 MinsHD
Director of Photography (2nd Unit) 
    & First AC		Johnson Familiy Dinner
90 MinsHDV
Behind the Scenes CameraDays of Our LivesMultiple TivoCastsHDV
Behind the Scenes CameraNotes from the New WorldVariousHD
Behind the Scenes Camera
Product Photo Shoot
(Jose Canseco)
Workout DVD
HDV
Steadicam Operator
Bas Rutten Infomercial
30 Mins
HD
Steadicam Operator/Camera Operator
Aesthetics Crew Music Video
3 Mins
HDV
Camera OperatorPet Bytes
(Dee Freeman)
Series
HDV
Camera Operator Success
(Paula Jai Parker)
116 Mins
HDV
Camera OperatorKansas Cali Music Video4 Mins HD
Camera OperatorRace for the Rescues '07VariousHDV
Camera OperatorFantasy Football TV ShowPilotSD
Camera OperatorSuper JaneVarious EpisodesHDV
Camera Operator/LoaderHistory Repeated12 MinsSuper 16
First ACFuel
(C. Thomas Howell)		120 MinsHD
First ACHappy Anniversary4 MinsHD
First AC1080i9 MinsHD
First ACPass/Fail11 MinsHD
First ACParental Guidance3 MinsHDV
GafferBabylon8 MinsS 16
GafferThe Gulch9 MinsHD
Dolly Grip/ElectricNight Grift10 MinsHD
Grip/ElectricA Woman Called Job
(Tamara Feldman &
Adam Garcia)
120 MinsSuper 16
Grip/ElectricJoe & Brodie100 MinsHD
Grip/ElectricLucid19 MinsHD
Grip/ElectricRed13 MinS 16
Grip/ElectricRemnants of You11 MinsHD
Production AssistantHell Date1 EpisodeBetaSP
Production AssistantEntry Level
(starring DB Sweeney)
108 MinsHD


Skills   

Arri SR 16mm Camera       
Arri BL               
Sony F900           
Sony XD Cam           
Canon XLH1 (Own)       
Steadicam Rig (Own)
Fischer and Chapman Dollies   
Gear and Fluid Heads
Inside and Outside Lighting
Blue and Green Screen

Employment History

1993-2006      Oakmont High School, Roseville, CA
Teacher, Coach & Technology Coordinator
  • Media/Video Productions
  • Technology, including Cisco Networking, Computer Construction and Computer-Aided Drafting.
  • Mathematics.
  • Football and Wrestling. (‘93-‘00)
  • Maintained and upgraded computers (Mac and PC) in labs, on networks, and connected to servers.
  • Organized and implemented Technology Training days for staff.

2001-2006      Sierra Community College, Rocklin, CA
Instructor
  • Taught Computer Construction.
  • Coordinated curriculum and communication between Sierra College and Oakmont High School.

Education   

             2007   Tiffen
             •    Steadicam Workshop

2006-2007   Los Angles Film School
•    Cinematography and Editing

1999-2002   Sierra Community College   Rocklin, CA
•    CCNA and A+ Certification Preparation Courses

1988-1993   University of California, Davis, CA
•    Clear Ryan Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics
•    B.A., Mathematics.

Certification   

  • Cinematography and Editing - 2006-2007 Los Angles Film School
  •  A+ Certification, July 2002.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification, May 2001

Interests   

Building computers, exercise, reading, model rocketry and guitar.