1. FRANK MCKNIGHT
501 Turtle Hollow Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728
phone: 718.207.8875 email: mcknighf@kean.edu
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internship Summer 2016
Warrior Poets- Manhattan, NY
• Transcribed interviews
• Exported and uploaded videos to Vimeo for producers to review
• Picked up and dropped of film equipment
• Responsible for transporting media to and from set
• Researched various topics and story lines for upcoming superhero documentary on History
Channel
• Did minor color correcting for various TV and film projects
• Created in depth shot lists for various TV and film projects
Rigger May 2014 - present
Northeast Stage – Freehold, NJ
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support and prepare for moving.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work
schedules.
• Fabricate, set up, repair and dismantle rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms,
using bolts and clamps.
Production Assistant Jan 2015
HBO - The Fight Game with Jim Lampley – NY, NY
• Listened to the directions and needs of the producers, cameramen and personnel.
• Helped wherever and whenever needed on set with production needs.
Producer’s Assistant August 2013
Wishing Well Pictures – Los Angeles, CA
• Helped with lighting and set equipment
• Assisted cameramen with setting up camera shots
• Moved equipment, props and talent between multiple set locations
• Assisted producer with various errands and tasks.
EDUCATION May 2015 - present
Kean University - Union, NJ
Communications in Film - Will receive Bachelors Degree in Communication in May of 2017.
AWARDS
2013 Freehold Township Mayor’s Award for creating a safety driving video that aired on local TV
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, Building and Construction, Microsoft Office, Mac & PC, Cameras (Nikon D5100, Canon Vixia HF
R400, GoPro Hero 3)