Justin Graniero
1793 Chilean Ln
Winter Park, FL 32792
770.362.6804
justingraniero@gmail.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased and enthused to be considered for this opportunity. I have a great deal
of experience and education related to this role. My personal skills and
achievements will directly affect and benefit your company and the products that it
produces. I am personally interested in this position because my skills, education,
and passion can enhance this particular department of your company.
I have been in the film and video industry for a number of years now, and have
made this my lifetime devotion. I am a graduate of Full Sail University, completed
with a Bachelor Of Science In Film Degree. Besides my studies related to the film
industry, I have worked a great deal of jobs in many different categories spanning
from camera operator (on many different formats), all the way to pre-production in
the art department. I have always loved working with my hands, building, painting,
and any kind of creative work. I have always been crafty and handy, thriving on
fixing things and solving problems, especially under pressure. If I were to be
considered for the position offered, I would be thrilled and ecstatic to take on the
tasks and responsibilities. I will devote myself fully, going above and beyond to
fulfill my requirements and directly benefit the company and/or project.
With my education and work experience, as well as my passion and interest, I
believe that I am the perfect candidate for the job. My skills and zeal for the industry
and the jobs therein would undoubtedly be an asset to the company and/or project.
I will follow up with you shortly and set up an interview at your convenience. I am
privileged to be in consideration for this position.
Sincerely,
Justin Graniero
Justin Graniero
1793 Chilean Ln
Winter Park, FL 32792
770.362.6804
justingraniero@gmail.com
Experience
Full Sail University – Lighting Department
Work Study/Volunteer work
Details: Organize, clean, & test lighting equipment
Equis Productions
Camera Operator
Details: Shoot live multicam Equestrian events
Used tripods and handheld
Work Study
Winter Park, FL
Summer 2009
Camera Operator
Atlanta, GA
Summers 2006 & 2007
Film/Video Projects
Rust-35mm short film
-Camera Utilities for Arri 235 & Lite
Haunted Barn-Commercial
-Lighting, Rigging and Electricity
HO Sports-Commercial/promotional video
-Production Sound Mixer & Boom Op.
Lazy Accident-16mm short
-Writer, Director, Editor & Audio Post
Mayne Street – Heart Grenade-Music Video
-Art Director & Wardrobe, Actor
Bikes Are Out Friends-Documentary
-Director of Photography & Camera Op.
Absolution-HD short film
-Writer, Camera Op., Editor
Camera Utility
August 2010
Gaffer
August 2010
Sound
March 2010
Director
February 2010
Art Director
September 2009
Camera Operator
August 2009
Camera Operator
July 2009
Education
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science—Film
Winter Park, Florida
September 2010
Skills & Equipment
Production Assistant
Pre-Production & Paper Work
Lighting & Grip Gear
Recorders, Mixers, & Mics
Arri 35-3, SRIII, 416, 235, & Lite
Canon XHA1, 7D & 5D Mark II
Panasonic HVX 200
Dollies & Jib Arms
Proficient in:
Avid, Final Cut, & Adobe CS4
Pro Tools, Logic
Excel (Budgeting/Planning)
References
Matthew Nelson: Instructor—Full Sail University
James LeGrand: Employer—Freelance Productions
Jeff Pendergrass: Instructor—Full Sail University
407-617-9937
478-501-1214
561-436-4141