1. KA ABIOLA
3001 Branch Ave. #321, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 | C: 240-994-5104 | katsura.ab@gmail.com
Summary
Hands-on Producer, Director, and video-editor effective at bringing projects from
concept to reality. Experienced in talent and crew management, as well as different
production formats, including documentary, music video, short-film, and promo.
Highlights
• Focused
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Video-editing in Avid, Sony, Adobe, and Final Cut systems
• Varied video production skill-set
• Teacher and trainer experience.
• Good sense of humor
Accomplishments
➢ Acquired a varied skill-set that includes Director, Producer, Editor, and
Cinematographer.
➢ Completed my documentary film, on which I was Writer, Director, and Producer.
➢ Have worked on 10+ productions in the categories of promo, short-film,
documentary, music-video, talk-show, and interview.
Experience
Producer/Director/Cinematographer Apr 2015 to Jun 2015
Interview. Nick Brana – Bethesda, MD
• Directed talent and set-design for shoot.
• Selected and provided all lighting, camera, and sound equipment for shoot.
• Decided on lighting placement and performed lighting setup for shoot.
• Trained editor to complete project on Final Cut Pro.
Producer/Director/Editor/Writer/Cinematographer Mar 2014 to May 2015
Documentary. Image – Washington, DC
• Selected and trained crew members to serve as Production Assistants on shoots.
• Managed and scheduled interviewees and crew members for shoots.
• Directed crew and interviewees on-set.
• Selected lights and lighting placement for shots.
• Calibrated camera settings to achieve optimal picture quality and exposure.
• Scouted, selected, and secured shooting locations.

2. • Utilized Final Cut Pro 7 and Soundtrack Pro systems to edit 15 hours of footage into
a 30min documentary film.
Director/Gaffer/Cinematographer Aug 2014 to Dec 2014
Online Talk Show. AKC, LLC – Washington, DC
• Directed talent and crew on-set.
• Decided on lighting placement and performed lighting instrument setup.
• Designed shots and operated camera during shoots.
• First season of show is the most popular content on company's website.
• Have been approached for season 2.
Producer/Director/Editor Nov 2013 to Jul 2014
Sports Debate Show Pilot. Tigons Edge, LLC – Washington, DC
• Setup and conducted auditions to find commentators.
• Handled the purchase, storage, and rental of audio/visual equipment.
• Hired crew members for shoots.
• Directed crew and company staff for lighting tests, green-screen shoots, and photo-
shoots.
• Directed and supervised crew and talent for pilot shoots.
• Edited pilots and green-screen footage on Sony Vegas and Final Cut Pro systems.
• Six green-screen tests, two lighting tests, and two complete pilots were produced
and screened as concept demos.
Assistant Director May 2013
Short-Film. 48 Hour Film Contest – Wheaton, MD
• Tested and troubleshooted sound recording device to ensure optimum sound-
capture.
• Slated for scenes and kept track of shot and card information.
• Helped keep sets organized and clean.
• Assisted crew in managing talent.
Director/Editor Mar 2012 to Jun 2012
Educational Digital Story. Howard University History Department Project –
Washington, DC
• Shot stills and footage to be used in film.
• Selected music, shots, and photos for film.
• Edited film using Sony Movie Studio Platinum suite.
• Short-film was screened at Anocostia Library, received critical acclaim from
academicians, and was accepted into the Anacostia library system.
Junior Producer/Editor Aug 2009 to Dec 2011
VSTV – Petersburg, VA
• Cut highlight reels and short videos from game footage.
• Trained interns to perform editing and rendering tasks.
• Assisted the Producer in organizing shoots and selecting intern crew.
• Covered basketball and football games as a camera operator.
• Helped select placement of cameras for maximum coverage of major games.

3. Editor/Shooter Jan 2001 to Dec 2010
Suwabi African Ballet – Newport News, VA
• Edited footage, photos, and audio to create promotional videos, slideshows, and
website content.
• Shot footage for events, classes, and performances.
• Utilized DVD authoring, labeling, and burning software to create distributed
products.
• Work helped to secure more than 63 performance contracts.
Software
• Final Cut Pro 7
• Soundtrack Pro
• Sony Vegas Pro
• Sony Movie Studio Platinum
• Adobe Premiere
• Photoshop
• Avid Media Composer
• Compressor
• Motion 4
• Wondershare Video Converter
• DVD Studio Pro
• Toast DVD
• Roxio Creator
• Gimp
• Final Draft
• Celtx
• Microsoft Office
• OpenOffice
• Libre Office
• Google Docs
• Mac and PC operating systems
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production 2015
Howard University – Washington, DC, USA
• Film and Media Studies coursework
• Emphasis in Directing and Producing
• Member of Filmmakers 4Tomorrow and the Fox HBCU Media Alliance
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications 2010
Virginia State University – Petersburg, VA, USA
• English, Creative Writing, Broadcasting, and TV News coursework
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude

4. • Received six scholarships based on academic achievement
Associate of Science, Technical Theater 2007
Tidewater Community College – Norfolk, VA, USA
• Received award for Best Public Speaker
• Made the Dean's List for academic achievement
Website
• www.zetiabiola.com