KATE BROWN 

iamkatebrown@me.com // 503-927-9368 

EDUCATION 
2013 M.F.A. in Film Production​ with Distinction from Boston University 
2010 B.S. in Journalism: Electronic Media & Magazine​ from the University of Oregon  
with Minors in ​Art​ and ​Comparative Literature 
2008  Summer Studies in Graphic Design ​at Rhode Island School of Design 
WORK EXPERIENCE 
2019-Present  Branding Video Production Coordinator ​// Southeastern Regional School District  
Developed and pitched video branding strategy, targeting 13-14 year olds 
Hired and trained three multimedia producers 
Established workflow & trained each M.P. on camera, stabilizer, and software 
Produced 20 promotional commercials for each vocational program 
Produced 370+ individual admissions videos for each incoming student 
2017-Present Adjunct Professor ​// Boston University: College of Communication 
Course(s): Screen Language & Production I 
Revised stock curriculum to reflect trends in film & television industries; continuous 
Created dozens of video tutorials for each technical program utilized  
Recorded lectures for students with special needs 
Built & utilized CMS platform website to provide additional resources for students 
2019 Producer ​//​ Zoe & Bryn (Film) Dir. Maura Smith 
Produced from start to end; all technical elements including crew & digital assets 
Mixed final film and produced deliverables for distribution 
2017  Producer ​// ​Rockland Relay (Film) Dir. Maura Smith 
Produced from start to end; all technical elements including crew & digital assets 
Mixed final film and produced deliverables for distribution 
2014  Assistant Director​ // ​Writer’s Block (Film) Dir. Marie-Emmanuelle Hartness 
Kept production ahead of schedule; served as a liaison between director and 
cinematographer during production (as the director starred in film) 
Notes: Cannes Intl. Film Fest 2015, Directorial Discovery Award at RI Intl. Film Fest 
2013 - 2014 Assistant Editor​ // ​Girl Rising (Documentary; ​Emmy Nominee​), Dir. Richard Robbins 
Built HTML interactive video email campaign for the 2014 Intl Day of the Girl 
Created segments & graphics for supplemental materials for intl. screenings  
2013  Integrations Coordinator ​// Oprah Winfrey Network ​(DT Emmy: Home Made Simple) 
Managed inventory, deliveries, and integration of two dozen products in season 11 
Coordinated with EPs at network and production company to plan products featured; 
with producers each episode on product placement and script; and, with crew/talent 
on lighting, camera angle, and interaction on location 
2012 - 2013 Producer, Cinematographer, Editor​ // D​ ear Santa ​(Film) ​Dir. Maura Smith 
Produced from idea to distribution; oversaw all technical elements 
Notes: ​New Orleans Film Fest​, Best Comedy 2014 NewFilmmakers LA, HereTV, 
Sony Pictures Development Executives Screening, Disney Channel pitch, etc.) 
2012  Editor​ // Facing History and Ourselves 
Edited grant videos highlighting work of FH staff and students from 2011 as 
summary and to secure grant funds for following year; worked alongside academics 
Transcoded files, organized media, edited and delivered files in variety of formats 
 

 
 KATE BROWN 
iamkatebrown@me.com // 503-927-9368 

2010 - 2012  Multimedia Producer​ // Boston University: College of Communication 

Produced features of alumnus returning to COM; interviewed between events; 
created original video content to highlight programs in COM for current students 
Features: Andy Cohen (Bravo), Erica Hill (CNN), Travis Roy (Travis Roy Foundation), 
Bonnie Arnold (DreamWorks Studios), Debbie Liebling (South Park), etc. 
2010  Director ​// ​Adrenaline Film Project ​(Documentary) 
Filmed and edited a documentary about a 72-hour film festival; embedded with a 
filmmaking team to highlight process 
Notes: Screened as a part of OPB (PBS) ​Independent Lens​, won 3rd Place Gold Circle 
Award from the ​Columbia Scholastic Press Asso​ciation  
2008 - 2010 Videographer & Editor ​// University of Oregon, Office of Admissions 
Worked with the Assistant Director of Admissions to produce short documentary 
features about diversity for screening at multicultural recruitment events 
2008 - 2009 Producer of Multimedia ​// Flux Magazine 
Produced a documentary on a team of breast cancer surviving dragon boat racers; 
drove two hours each way, paddled with team for eight weeks, interviewed team, 
edited documentary, distributed as a part of the digital magazine edition 
Represented the multimedia department on the administrative board 
Managed a team of six multimedia producers; oversaw department meetings 
Note: Gold Crown in 2009 (Magazine) for Columbia Scholastic Press Association 

SKILLS: E​ ntire production process from start to finish;​ i​ dea generation, visual storytelling, writing, 
interviewing, filming, editing, color correction, motion graphics, sound design & mixing; budgeting, 
scheduling, logistics, and editorial reviews; creative, responsible, collaborative, organized, loyal, 
deadline-oriented, internally motivated 

SOFTWARE: A ​ vid Media Composer, Final Cut, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, 
Animate, Audition, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver), DaVinci Resolve, 
Final Draft, Microsoft Office, iWork, Project Management Tools (Trello, Basecamp), Movie Magic 
Scheduling and Budgeting, and similar 

EQUIPMENT: ​Cinema and DSLR cameras; production lighting, grip, and sound recording 
equipment; camera stabilization gear (such as Steadicams, sliders, dollies, jibs, etc.); 35mm film & 
photography cameras and projectors; film development and printing 

AWARDS 
New Teacher Award, SERSD, Massachusetts Vocational Association, 2018-2019 
Community Leadership Award, SERSD, 2017