Channing Whitaker

EDUCATION
2002-2005 Bachelor of Arts, Cinema and Mathematics Double Major, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

2001-2002 Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, Iowa

EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
2010 ~ Eye Candy Films ~ Houston, Texas
Short Film Assistant Director “The CareTaker”
• Assistant Director
• Producer
• Project Organization
• On Set Management
• Creative Collaboration

2010 ~ "A Life of Convenience" ~ Houston, Texas
Comedic Short Film
• Writer
• Director
• Producer

2009-Present ~ Eye Candy Inc. ~ Houston, Texas
Writer/Production Manager
• Script Writing
• For Web Text Writing
• For Print Text Writing
• Media Project Management
• Assistant Editing
• Assistant Videographer
• Administration

2009 ~ "A Life of Open Doors" ~ Iowa City, Iowa
Comedic Short Film
• Writer
• Director
• Producer

2008 ~ Ticket Out Productions, LLC ~ Des Moines, Iowa
Feature Film Production Assistant
• Aiding Assistant Director Staff
• Set Lockdowns

2008 ~ "The Chances" ~ Iowa City, Iowa
Comedic Short Film
• Writer
• Director
• Producer
• Official Selection, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Fest 2008 as "Channing Whitaker Shorts"

2008 ~ "The Shot" ~ Iowa City, Iowa
Comedic Short Film
• Writer
• Director
• Producer
• Official Selection, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Fest 2008 as "Channing Whitaker Shorts"
• Official Selection, Ballston Spa Film Fest, NY 2010

2008 ~ "The Father" ~ Iowa City, Iowa
Comedic Short Film
• Writer
• Director
• Producer
• Official Selection, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Fest 2008 as "Channing Whitaker Shorts"

2005-2007 ~ KGAN CBS2 / KFXA FOX 28 ~ Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Production Assistant/Camera Operator for Live Broadcast
• Set Lighting
• Copy and Distribution of Scripts
• Studio Camera Operation
• DEKO Computer Operation and Graphic Design
• Audio Board Operation and Live Broadcast Audio Mixing
• Promo Direction

2003 ~ Iowa The Film, LLC ~ Centerville, Iowa
Production Assistant
• Aiding Assistant Director Staff
• Set Lock-downs
• Office to Set Liaison
• Temporary Boom-Mic Operator

RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SKILLS
• Written four feature length and several short screenplays
• Proficient in digital video editing and Final Cut Pro
• Two years of non-production managerial experience
• Twice recognized as a distinguished conference artist during high school
• State Honorable Mention for High School Journalism.