Associate Producer at "The Legend of Oak Swamp" - a Jedidiah Burdick feature film
Greater Boston Area
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- Associate Producer at The Legend of Oak Swamp - a Jedidiah Burdick feature film
- Cinematographer - Co-writer - Producer - Editor at "Evaluating Kaitly" - An Andrew Gilbert short film
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- Final Editor at Silk Trees, a feature film by Evermore Pictures
- Director / Co-Writer / Producer for "Always Reaching" Short Film at Runaway Pen Productions
- Director / Co-Writer / Producer for "Cold October" Short Film at Runaway Pen Productions
- Producer / Executive Producer / Editor at "177" an Internet Serial by Runaway Pen Productions (Self-employed)
- Writer / Director for two Quick Auto Commercials at Overdun Productions and Runaway Pen Productions
- Executive Producer / Digital Cinematographer at "The King of Pop" Pilot for Flexagon Films (Self-employed)
- 1st Assistant Director at Silk Trees, a feature film by Evermore Pictures (Sole Proprietorship)
- Director / Co-Writer / Producer at "Cellar Door" Short Film by Runaway Pen Productions
- Production Assisant at Midnight Clear, a feature film by Jenkins Entertainment (Sole Proprietorship)
- Video Editor at Explore Media (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- Bethel College
- Los Angeles Film Studies Center
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Mikel J. Wisler’s Summary
I am an independent filmmaker and freelance videographer in Boston, Massachusetts. I have shot, edited, and produced a variety of projects, and I am always looking for new possibilities. I have directed TV commercials, worked crew on commercial shoots, edited Telly Award winning projects, have been a crew member on two feature films, and I have written, produced, and directed several of my own short films. I am also a screenwriter with several short and feature scripts under my belt. I am very interested in eventually directing my own feature films, but feel it is very important to gain plenty of experience and connect with the right people first. I am currently seeking funding for my first feature film.
Mikel J. Wisler’s Specialties:
Director, Writer, Editor, Videographer, Digital Cinematographer, Producer, Assistant Director, Grip.
Mikel J. Wisler’s Experience
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Associate Producer
The Legend of Oak Swamp - a Jedidiah Burdick feature film
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
As Associate Producer, I am helping with the development of the film as it is in the fund-raising and early pre-production days. Part of my duties are to manage the production of a concept pitch trailer for the film, facilitate communication between director/producer and potential crew and investors, and assist the director/producer in the planning and development process and script revisions.
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Cinematographer - Co-writer - Producer - Editor
"Evaluating Kaitly" - An Andrew Gilbert short film
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
As Producer for this short film, I have helped secure the needed funding, gain access to needed equipment, and have helped hire key crew members. As co-writer of the script, I have helped develop the story and characters and ensure a high standard of storytelling.
As Cinematographer, I was responsible for the lighting and camera placement. We worked with film lenses and professional lighting gear. I worked closely with the gaffer to bring the director's vision to the screen.
As Editor, I am cutting the film and managing the post-production worksflow, from early cutting, through visual effects and color correction, to sound mixing. -
Final Editor
Silk Trees, a feature film by Evermore Pictures
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
December 2008 — June 2009 (7 months)
I was brought on to this last phase of post-production for Silk Trees when the director and the producer both realized that the film was a bit long and needed improvement in both pacing and first act structure. I have been working closely with the director to ensure the final cut of the film will be paced well, engaging, and marketable. I also am working on the final consolidation of the sound mix and picture lock.
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Director / Co-Writer / Producer for "Always Reaching" Short Film
Runaway Pen Productions
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
February 2008 — July 2008 (6 months)
I am the director of "Always Reaching," a new short film. It is a character driven dark drama shot by cinematographer Kyle Bainter in HD with film lenses. I co-authored the screenplay with Andrew Gilbert, with whom I am producing this short film. This film is currently in post-production.
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Director / Co-Writer / Producer for "Cold October" Short Film
Runaway Pen Productions
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
July 2007 — March 2008 (9 months)
I was the director, co-writer, and fellow producer for this short film, which I've done the editing and special effects for as well. This film has so far played at the 2008 International Film Festival of India and the 2009 Dam Short Film Festival. It also is now being distributed internationally by Ouat Media and is for sale on DVD through DamShortFilm.org.
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Producer / Executive Producer / Editor
"177" an Internet Serial by Runaway Pen Productions (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
January 2007 — October 2007 (10 months)
Along with Andrew Gilbert, I am the producer/executive producer for "177," a short film written by Mr. Gilbert and Ben Bowers. Rachel Cottom also produced this short film. All episodes of this project can now be see for free by going to http://www.freewebs.com/runawaypen. This project has also been picked up for distribution as a short film by DreamTV Systems.
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Writer / Director for two Quick Auto Commercials
Overdun Productions and Runaway Pen Productions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
August 2007 — September 2007 (2 months)
I was hired by Overdun Productions to write and direct two 30-second television commercials for Quick Auto. I wrote the scripts for both, worked with producer Kyle Bainter in casting the commercials, and then directed the shooting and consulted on the editing of the spots.
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Executive Producer / Digital Cinematographer
"The King of Pop" Pilot for Flexagon Films (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
June 2007 — June 2007 (1 month)
Along with Brenan Campbell, I executive produced (by providing the use of my lighting, grip, and camera equipment, plus my time) and did all the digital cinematography for the pilot episode of the Internet comedy series, "The King of Pop." I also assisted with the color correction of the final cut of the episode.
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1st Assistant Director
Silk Trees, a feature film by Evermore Pictures (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
April 2007 — May 2007 (2 months)
I served as the 1st Assistant Director for the independent feature film, Silk Trees, produced by Evermore Pictures, directed by Jed Burdick. As the 1st AD, I helped organize the shooting schedule for the six weeks of production, maintained the workflow on set and kept the crew on task, communicated with the director and cinematographer as to the upcoming needs of the day, called each shot of the day and communicated with the crew so that everyone was aware of when sound and camera were rolling, and so forth.
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Director / Co-Writer / Producer
"Cellar Door" Short Film by Runaway Pen Productions
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
July 2006 — March 2007 (9 months)
I co-wrote the script, along with Andrew Gilbert, for the short film "Cellar Door." Mr. Gilbert and I produced the film together. On set, he was my digital cinematographer, and I directed the film. Together we edited the short film out of my home office. I also mixed the sound with Brenan Campbell. Currently the film is being distributed by Canada's Ouat Media. This film also is one the winners of the 2007 Cinephile Film Arts Grant, and is an official selection of the 2008 Indiana Festival of Independent Film and Video and IUSB Independent Video and Filmmaker's Festival.
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Production Assisant
Midnight Clear, a feature film by Jenkins Entertainment (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 11-50 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
May 2006 — May 2006 (1 month)
I served as a Production Assistant for the shooting of the independent feature film, Midnight Clear, directed by Dallas Jenkins and starring Stephen Baldwin. By duties ranged from bringing water and coffee to cast members to helping set up and tear down lighting equipment, move video village, and shoot an extra scene for the film done with my own digital camera.
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Video Editor
Explore Media (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
June 2005 — September 2005 (4 months)
I was a video editor, using Avid, for promotional videos and corporate videos all made with a documentary approach, concentrating on the human element and the story of each client. On some projects, I also served as associate producer, and even did voice over work for one project. A few projects I was involved with went on to win Telly Awards.
Mikel J. Wisler’s Education
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Bethel College
BA , Liberal Studies (in Writing, Theatre, and Cinematography) & Philosophy , 2000 — 2004
While in college I directed my own short films as well as the projects I created at the LAFSC. I also did an independent study in Cinema and Philosophy, a tutorial in novel writing, and performed in theatre shows, even earning a nomination for best supporting actor for my senior year.
- Activities and Societies:
- I attended the Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAFSC) while at Bethel College. And while at the LAFSC I had an internship at Infinity Management International, in Beverly Hill, CA.
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Los Angeles Film Studies Center
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Mikel J. Wisler’s Interests:
freelance videography, video editing, video production, digital cinematography, short film production, feature film production, film editing, screenwriting, film lighting, production assistant, film directing,
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