Brian Keith Terrell is a freelance cinematographer and director seeking a position in project development. He has over 22 years of experience in video, film, television and advertising production. His roles have included director, producer, cinematographer and editor for commercials, documentaries and television shows. He is proficient in software such as After Effects, Photoshop and Final Cut Studio.
1. Brian Keith Terrell
1580 Oak Ridge Drive West Jacksonville, Florida 32225
H: 904-570-9045, C: 904-708-9280 tuffyterrell@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Obtaining a position in project development, utilizing my verbal, creative, and technical background.
WORK HISTORY
Cinematographer / Director Free-lance (Terrell Production Services, LLC) 2000 – Present
Owner of Arriflex 16mm film camera package. Auteured film commercials (The Bridge of Northeast Florida) and
documentaries (Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch). Director of short films including suspense drama 2 Good Beans and DP
on Filling the Gap docudrama. Currently producing, directing, February Sundown, Civil War doc miniseries.
Producer/Director/Editor Studio Now / BluWave Productions, Jacksonville/Savannah 2008 –present
Production liaison to Comcast Spotlight advertising, executing all commercial needs in writing producing, directing,
shooting, and editing. Director in Savannah & Charleston, Editor in Jacksonville HQ. Assigned to other misc.
Jacksonville, FL agency headquarters needs.
• First employee, helped spearhead the launch of this subsidiary
• Auteur of City of Savannah Sanitation Bureau commercial campaign & many others
• Best Editor award, 2014
Producer / Director Clear Channel Television, Jacksonville, FL 1997 – 2008
Producer, Writer, Cameraman, Director, Editor for FOX30, CBS47 affiliates of commercials, public service announcements,
and 7 yrs. highest rated weekly church series Rejoice. Assisted in corporate video production, MDA telethons, live news,
and promotions. Mid-level Computer Graphic Artist and Logo Designer. Designed and drafted equipment rooms and
consoles. Software and equipment proficiencies include After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Studio, Pinnacle DVE & Deko
character generator, Grass Valley switcher, Sony BE-910 computer editor, Betacam and Panasonic DV video cameras.
• Assistant cameraman and production assistant on national PBS series Today’s Classic Homes
• Co-Winner of Broadcast Gold Award (MDA package), Laurel Award (Trademark) Emmy-nominated Save Your Planet
PSA series
• Director/DP of over 100 creative spots for NE FL Burger King, Larry’s Giant Subs, The Stellar Group, Max’s Itl.
Cuisine, etc.
• Edited St. Johns River Community College spot campaign, awarded best community college TV campaign in
state.
Sales Agent Walt Disney Company, Orlando , FL 1996 – 1997
Selling of themed vacation packages including hotel, restaurant, and recreation components. Utilized “Guest Satisfaction
Sales Principle” and information software in the sales process.
• Selected for administrative assistance in communication, transportation, clerical, and warehouse
Producer Krypton Broadcasting, Jacksonville, FL 1993 – 1995
Producer, Writer, Director, Cameraman, and Editor of commercial spots for WNFT TV-47. Assisted in production of daily
live talk show Midday in addition to daily Newsbreak segments. Assisted in promotions, PSAs, station administration.
• ”Voice of the Station” (voicing of virtually all station product), On-camera spokesman or actor in many spots
Producer / Director Seminole Productions, Tallahassee, FL 1988 – 1992
Production-house Producer, Writer, Director, Cameraman, Editor of commercials, celebrity promos, corporate videos, sports
highlights series and specials as well as documentaries and theatrical presentations. Manager of 20-person crew, equipment
inventory, and tape archives. Adjunct instructor for student assistants. Budgeted productions. Negotiated client contracts.
Assisted composer in development of original soundtrack music.
• Producer/Director/Editor of Seminole Uprising, voted “Nation’s Best Collegiate Sports Highlights Show”
• Environmental documentary The Voyage of the Observer shot on location in Alaska., used in successful congressional
lobbying. Track Florida-The European Tour documentary shot on location in Europe, Reverend Everyman avante-garde
opera for cinema
2. Production / Administrative Assistant AFI Productions, Miami, FL 1988
Off-line Videotape Editor, on-set Production Assistant, Video Archivist, Administrative Assistant for national film spot production house.
Assisted director in pre-production.
• Built prop-prototype and shot test for national spot
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in Communication, Florida State University, 1987, Magna Cum Laude (3.72)
• Associate of Arts, St. Johns River Community College, 1985, Summa Cum Laude (3.84)
• PATS feature film production assistant training seminar (2010)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• More than 22 yrs. experience in video/film/TV/advertising (FL Motion Picture & TV Association member)
• Strong skills in small group management, written & oral communication
• Pre-Professional jobs include Asst. Manager/Telemarketer, Construction Asst., Warehouseman, Sales Clerk