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ALEX MORRISON
F.ALEXMORRISON@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Electronic Media
Graduated: May 2010
Thesis: “DIY: What Can I Do?”, Crowd Sourcing Website for environmental media.
American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Cinema and Photography
Double Minor Anthropology and Environmental Science
Graduated: June, 2002
Thesis: Mighty Like a Rose, a documentary film.
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor: Designed syllabus and taught a course in Final Cut Pro
use and editing theory. Worked with four sections during class lab sessions to
achieve consistent results. American University, Washington, D.C.
September 2010 to
present
Multimedia Consultant: Assisting students and faculty with multimedia
presentations and ensured a consistent quality in projects. Includes a focus
on video and audio equipment, editing techniques, graphic design, sound
design, DVD authoring, Powerpoint presentations and copyright/fair use.
Designed promotional material on Photoshop. American University,
Washington, DC.
August 2008 to
present
Final Cut Pro and iMovie Workshops: Taught three hour sessions
designed to give an introduction to the program for non-editors; taught as a
workshop through the Center for Teaching Excellence. American University,
Washington, DC.
August 2008 to
present
NOAA Ocean for Life Video Mentor: Contracted to mentor a group of
sixty local and international students from various ethnic backgrounds,
languages and cultures in two sessions. Main responsibilities included the
creation of two short films documenting the experience and fostering a sense
of well being between nations. Reviewed and exported to provide media for
the website in both English and Urdu. NOAA, Washington, D.C.
June 2009 to August
2009

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Audio/Visual Specialist: Assisted journalism and communication students
with editing projects and leading classes in focusing and conceptualizing
works. American University, Washington, DC.
August 2007 to
August 2008
Techniques in Visual Storytelling, Digital Photography and
Filmmaking: Contracted to develop syllabus text, coordinate and teach
courses in digital video and photography to students of various age and
ethnicity. Produced award winning student films with consistent quality to
promote the organization. Fairfax Collegiate, Fairfax, VA.
June 2008 to August
2008
16mm and Digital Video EXCO: developed and implemented a course in
experimental film theory and production and coordinated a community
screening. Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH.
August 2003 to June
2004
SELECTED WORKS
DIY: What Can I Do? (work in progress, 2010, DV/HD) Developer, Designer and Administrator
of a crowd sourcing website with Drupal for environmental media makers that create original video
content. The site and content feature a multi-faceted service that allow users to post and access
environmental media and news on a self-designed content management system that is shared on
popular social networking sites, as well as an interactive guide and weekly podcasts that will serve as
a model for other self-relying organizations. Studied the basis of website and graphic design on web
sharing site theory and trends. (graduate thesis)
Portfolio Website (2010, Web Design) Developer, Designer and Administrator of a portfolio site
designed with WordPress that connects original material in blog categories and allows for the viewer
to share through interesting links, interactive polls and comment sections. Studied the graphic
design trends, color schemes and typography to create views.
Knock, Knock (2010, HD) Director of Photography, Lighting Designer, short fiction film that
follows the life of an abused woman as she travels in and out of dream states to avoid and confront
an abusive husband. Alternate endings are planned as an experiment on a video sharing site.
Meditation on Reaction (2010, HD) Creator, Technical Director, created and performed a video
installation piece to study the effects of juxtaposed works of media on a volunteer. The piece
consisted of two projections and a Skype videoconference to connect the volunteer from a separate
room.
Giving Them Strength (2010, DV) Co-Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer,
promotes an organization for low-income families and the homeless in Washington D.C. that
provides food, education and daycare. Focuses on a new healthy-food initiative and how it is
implemented in the educational program.

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The Barge That Wouldn’t Budge (2009, HD) Cinematographer, studies the effects and
consequences of derelict barges on the Chesapeake Bay, in concert with NOAA.
Ford Fiesta Movement: YSOP (2009, SD) Producer and Director, a short documentary video
created in coordination with Ford and YSOP, a service for the homeless in Washington, D.C.
Provided a web compression for the Fiesta Movement website.
Hart of the Faire (2009, HD) Second Unit Director, Cinematographer, focuses on the community
of the Maryland Renaissance Fair, how bonds of friendship, loyalty and decades of tradition are
formed and continue through the years.
Ecoviews: Reclaiming the Bay (2009, HD) Co-Producer, Cinematographer, explores three aspects
of life and business on the Chesapeake Bay and how each has a controversial impact on water
quality and sustainability of the culture. Shown on Maryland Public Television as part of
Chesapeake Bay Week.
Street Sense PSA (2009, HD) Director of Photography, publicizes the plight of one homeless man
as he regains his life, career and self-worth through a publication that empowers the homeless.
Derby Dolls (2008, work in progress) Cinematographer, examines the roller derby sub culture in the
DC area and how women are portrayed, create bonds and live a life within a violent sport entity;
The Sleepers (2007, HD) Director of Photography, fiction film that shows how the worlds of
reality and fiction combine and affect us in our day-to-day life and relationships.
Feeding the Soul of the City (2007, HD) Producer, Director and Cinematographer, a short
documentary video created in coordination with DC Central Kitchen, a service for the homeless in
Washington, D.C. Visits two organizations, DC Central Kitchen and the Dupont Circle Farmer’s
Market and how donated food travels from one location to another to help empower the homeless.
Stars (2007, DV) Glidecam Operator, fiction film, a German soldier meets up with an American
soldier and the need for survival brings them together into an unlikely friendship. Chosen as a
finalist in the television show “On the Lot”.
Mickey (2007, DV) Glidecam Operator, fiction film, one donation to a homeless man gives him a
last chance for hope, through an autographed baseball. Chosen as a finalist in the television show
“On the Lot”.
Clip (2007, DV) Director of Photography, spoof on the biopic genre where a young boy grows up
and struggles with his craft as a clip art designer. Featured on National Lampoon Online.
Mighty Like a Rose (2002, 16mm) Director, Director of Photography, Editor, study of
motherhood, teachers and loss through the moving portraits of thirteen individuals. Featured in the
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Meditations on Being Human (2001, 16mm) Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Editor,
personal exploration into themes of loneliness, depression and coping with loss. Featured in the
Hardacre Film Festival.
FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS
“Making Your Media Matter” Scholarship: Funds provided towards
admittance at a conference for social media activists.
January 2010
Center for Teaching Excellence Graduate Fellow: Assist faculty and
students to create multimedia content for classes and special projects along
with leading workshops in editing at the New Media Center; Center for
Teaching Excellence, American University, Washington, DC.
August 2008
through present
The James B. Pendleton Student Research and Production Grant:
provided as production funds to finish promising film works at Ithaca
College; Ithaca, NY.
May 2002
Internship, Florentine Films: Awarded a summer internship to work in
post-production for Ken Burn’s production company; Walpole, NH.
May 2001
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Producer/Editor: Providing a series of professor profiles and tutorials for
the Academic Multimedia Service. Responsible for the most viewed tutorial
series on the iTunesU site. American University, Washington, DC.
August 2010 -
Present
Multimedia Consultant: Assisting students outside of the School of
Communication with multimedia projects. Responsibilities include
maintaining the lab, ensuring customer satisfaction and assisting faculty;
American University, Washington, DC.
August 2008 –
August 2010
Videographer, created content and managed camera and sound operations
at the christening of the Hydro II, a new surveying ship; NOAA, Baltimore,
MD.
April 2009
Ford Fiesta Agent: Chosen out of four thousand applicants to participate in
an innovative social networking advertising campaign. Developed an online
presence and worked with marketers to promote and establish new forms of
video content online; Washington D.C.
May 2009 to
November 2009
Audio/Visual Specialist: Assisted journalism and communication students
with editing projects and leading classes in focusing and conceptualizing
works; American University, Washington, DC.
August 2007 to
August 2008

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Lead Salesman/Glidecam Instructor: Oversaw sales requests and taught
daylong courses at a major film equipment rental house. Tasks included
daily sales, public relations and customer satisfaction; Alan Gordon
Enterprises, Hollywood, CA.
July 2005 to July
2007
Freelance Audio Visual Specialist, Created reels, promotional materials
and managed hardware resources for TBWA/Chiat/Day, a major advertising
agency for Apple, Nissan and other clients. Maintained consistent quality to
promote the organization; Los Angeles, CA.
July 2004 to July
2005
Film Series Curator, collected and exhibited a weekly independent film
screening, designed promotional materials; Oberlin, OH.
January 2003 to
January 2004
Freelance Producer, commercial, coordinated casting, location, crew and
budget for the company USA Telephone; Ithaca, NY.
January 2003
Photo Editor, Evaluated technical and aesthetic value of photographs and
illustrations for a weekly newspaper publication. Provided assistance in
layout, production and delivery for print; Ithaca, NY.
August 1999 to
August 2001
INTERNSHIPS AND AWARDS
Student Academy Award, Regional Achievement Award, “Ecoviews:
Three Stories From the Chesapeake Bay”
May, 2010
BEA Awards, Second Place Best Student Documentary Short, “Chesapeake
Gold”
February, 2010
Peer Awards, Best Student Documentary “Ecoviews” November, 2009
Life on Terra, Featured Short “The Barge That Wouldn’t Budge” September, 2009
Life on Terra, Featured Short “Chesapeake Gold” July, 2009
Visions, Winner of Best Environmental Production “Ecoviews” April, 2009
Visions, Nominee for Best Cinematography “Chesapeake Gold” April, 2009
Visions, First Place in Visual Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism “Chesapeake
Gold”
April, 2009
Visions, awarded Honorable Mention for the short film “The Sleepers” May, 2008
Hardacre Film Festival, selected twice for a screening of short and feature
film works; Tipton, IA.
June 2001 and 2003
Prevues II, recognized as one of the top graduating filmmakers from Ithaca May, 2002

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College; Ithaca, NY.
Editing Intern, awarded work with Ken Burns at Florentine Films;
Walpole, NH.
May, 2001
Best College Newspaper, Better College Newspaper Contest for 2000,
presented by the New York Press Association; Albany, NY.
March, 2001
Silver Crown Award for Spring 2000, presented by the Columbia Scholastic
Press Association at the National College Media Convention; New York,
NY.
February, 2001
Mark of Excellence Award, First Place for the Best All-Around Non-Daily
Newspaper in the Nation for 1999, presented by the Society of Professional
Journalists; Columbus, OH.
October, 2000
First Place for Photography, Better College Newspaper Contest for 1999,
presented by the New York Press Association; Albany, NY.
May, 2000
Silver Medalist Certificate, for the spring 2000 semester, presented by the
Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University in its Annual
Critique for 2000; New York, NY.
May, 2000
TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
Cinematography; Screenwriting, Still Photography, New Media, Social Networking, Environmental
and Social justice documentary production, Fiction Film Production, Film Theory