Andy Firkus – Video Editor
726 Dellwood Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
www.Firkenstein.com
(615) 509-1630 AndyFirkus@Gmail.com
Dependable Editor who can easily work in a fast-paced environment and operate effectively under pressure. Quick learner. Experience with both Digital and Film for narrative, music video, performance, promotional, documentary, educational, etc. Dedicated to quality final product.
SKILLS:
Final Cut Pro ProTools LE DVD Studio Pro LiveType Compressor MPEG Streamclip Camtasia Studio Macintosh OSX Windows XP Microsoft Office Film (16mm Steenbeck Flatbed)
CERTIFICATION:
Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro 6 - Level One
EDUCATION:
Watkins College of Art & Design Nashville, TN (Fall 2003 – Spring 2008) BFA in Film Editing, Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Final GPA- 3.871 Smyrna High School Smyrna, TN (1999 – 2003) Graduated with Honors, ACT Score – 28, Final GPA – 3.9
Lwala Community Alliance (June 2009-Present) Promos for Non-profit Organization. Dir. James Nardella Parlor Productions (April 2009-Present) “Pitchtube” Series, 8 Videos. In-Studio Music Videos. Dir. Larry Sheridan & Robin Ruddy Deaton/Flanigen Productions (May 2008-Present) Promos for “Kyle Petty Charity Ride” and “Sound & Speed” Maestro Productions (May 2008-Present) Live Performances, Promos, and a Short Documentary. Dir. Phillip Stegner MTSU Governor‟s School for the Arts (August 2008-Present) 3 Television Commercials, 2 Promos, Schermerhorn Center Performances Dish Magazine (Smash Media Group) (August 2008-Present) Promos and Short Documentaries. Dir. Raeanne Rubenstein TN History for Kids (July 2007-Present) 20 Episodes. Online Educational Film Series. Dir. Bill Carey Music Video “Alana Grace- Black Roses Red” Dir. Brian Hallett. [16mm Film] January-February 2009. “Alana Grace- Obsession” Dir. Brian Hallett. August 2007. Short Film “A Message for Sarah” Dir. Beth Schulte. March 2009. “A Hundred Colors” Dir. Brian Hallett. April-May 2008. “The Flusher” Dir. Brandon Neese. April 2008. as Opening Credits Editor “Night Murmurs” Dir. Brian Hallett. [16mm Film] October-December 2007. “Stranger Danger” Dir. Sean Young. [16mm Film] September-December 2007. “Master” [16mm Film] Spring 2007. Feature Film “Gun Town” Dir. Lee Vervoort. June 2009-Present. Acting Reels Michael McSurley (May 2009), Natalia Dyer (April 2009), Wynn Reichert (August 2008. Updated May 2009). Performance & Promotional “Red Cross: Join the 10,000” (PSA) August 2009. “Fix” (Contemporary Dance Performances and Promo) Nashville In Motion. July 2009. “David Nail- Live Acoustic Performance” MCA Records. May 2009. “NaFF TV „09” (6 Previews & NaFF TV) March-April 2009. “Watkins College of Art & Design Video for Financial Donors” Dir. Charlie Fallon. Nov. 2006.
EDITING EXPERIENCE:
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Watkins College- Adult Community Ed. Class- Intro to Final Cut Pro (February 08-Present) Watkins College- Teen Community Ed. Class- Intro to Final Cut Pro (July 08)
AWARDS:
Won Best Editing award for short film “Master” at the Spring 2007 Watkins Film School screenings.
REFERENCES:
George Flanigen [Deaton/Flanigen Productions] 615-417-6726 or 615-329-2095 Bill Carey [TN History for Kids] 615-477-1644. Bill@tnhistoryforkids.org Phillip Stegner [Maestro Productions] 615-754-9776. Maestropsls@aol.com Larry Sheridan & Robin Ruddy [The Parlor] 615-385-4466. Banjogirl@bestbuiltsongs.com