islek
I graduated in May 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Film Department. The program focused mostly on creating experimental pieces and documentaries versus narrative or fiction films, hence my ever-increasing interest in documentary filmmaking. I worked as an intern for a local production company and was credited for my work on a project that aired nationally on PBS. I co-created a documentary with a colleague of mine called "Feminista" in a... more…
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activity // islek
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The net was tightening last night around the leading figures in the Mugabe regime as the United Nations identified the key individuals it blames for the current crisis in Zimbabwe. ... more-
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- responded 13 days ago
I find it sad that some of my colleagues STILL have no idea about what's happening in Zimbabwe, yet they can tell me who won on "Million Dollar Password." more3 other responses to this -
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We’re not entirely sure whether these voicemail messages are real, but regardless, they are brilliant. The back story is that Dmitri met Olga, they exchanged numbers, and he gave her a call (or two)... more-
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- responded 13 days ago
This level of social ineptitude is likely irreversible. Here's hoping he doesn't pass that along to any kin. more13 other responses to this -
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A third of the world's reef-building coral species are facing extinction. That is the stark conclusion from the first global study to assess the extinction risks of corals. ... more-
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- responded 14 days ago
What the hell is wrong with humankind? Not one element of Earth's environment has been spared from our destructive, selfish behavior. I'd hate for my nephew to grow up not... more1 other response to this
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skills // islek
- Lighting ok
- Camera good
- Editing awesome
- Directing ok
- Graphics good
- Sound ok
- Producing ok
- Promoting ok
gear // islek
In April 2008, I purchased a new iMac to use for post production. I edit with Final Cut Studio 2 and also use the Adobe Creative Suite and After Effects. My work recently acquired a Mac Pro with Final Cut Studio 2, as well as an SX2 Video Server. I recently purchased a Sony HVR-A1 Professional HDV Camcorder for personal use. At work, I use Canon XL2 and GL2 camcorders with Sennheiser wireless mics.
details // islek
- Current Project:
- A profile of our nation's youngest superdelegate
- Current Gig:
- I single-handedly run the cable television station for the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. I also shoot and edit local events, create bulletins, and update the district web site
- Influences / Heroes:
- My mom, the cancer survivor... also Charlie Chaplin, who was just plain genius
- Organizations I Belong To:
- I'm a Red Cross blood donor
- Political Bent:
- I am politically active... do your research and vote! Vote in local elections too... not just national ones.
- What I would Change About the World:
- I'd like to see everyone take their sun exposure more seriously. If I have to hear one more person claim that melanoma isn't as bad as other cancers, I may spontaneously combust. Bits of the malignant tumor can break off and travel through the bloodstream, settling in the lungs, brain, or lymph nodes. Such a high risk for spreading is what makes it one of the most dangerous types of cancer. Wear sunscreen, people!
- Favorite Movies:
- I Heart Huckabees, Memento, Run Lola Run, Rejected, Amelie, Being John Malkovich, Fight Club, American Beauty, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Schindler's List, The Secret Garden, Modern Times, Bonnie and Clyde, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, In A Lonely Place, The Great Dictator
- Favorite Directors:
- Don Hertzfeldt, Charlie Chaplin, Michel Gondry
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Nip/Tuck, Pushing Daisies, The Price Is Right, Scrubs, Late Night With Conan 'O Brien, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Public Television
- Favorite Bands:
- Matchbox Twenty, Killing Joke, Depeche Mode, FischerSpooner, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Assemblage 23, Theatre of Tragedy, Chevelle, Zeromancer, Massive Attack, Goldfrapp, Moby, Röyksopp, Orgy, Portishead
- Favorite Track:
- Last Beautiful Girl by Matchbox Twenty
- Celebrity Crush:
- Dave Gahan, Edward Norton, Joey Harrington, Rob Thomas