CHELSEA BEST

27054 Maple Tree Court (661) 904-6782

Valencia, CA 91381 chelsea.best@sbcglobal.net
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EDUCATION
San Diego State University (SDSU) Expected graduation in May 2018
Television, Film & New Media Production major, Theatre minor, International Studies minor 3.77 GPA
Relevant Courses: Scriptwriting for TV/Film, Film/Video Production, Cinematography, Studio Production
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
PURGATORY (Writer, Director, Editor) Campus MovieFest, October 2016
Best Performance, Best Cinematography, Jury Award. 2017 Cannes International Film Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB2TdEMnd84&t=207s
"Enamored" (Director, Cinematographer, Editor) Campus MovieFest, October 2015
Best Actress, Jury Award. 2016 Cannes International Film Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p04383tkDA
"Expectations" (Writer, Director, Editor) Campus MovieFest, October 2014
Best Actress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EH1ypiM8iA
"Love You Always" (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor) SDSU Film Society Film Festival,
Spring 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3keKofuQNU
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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Television Academy Foundation, Editing (Scripted) Internship Summer 2016
Post Production with FX Youre The Worst and Outcast
Dr. Faustus Lights The Lights, SDSU Theatre Production Fall 2015
Head Videographer and Projectionist
Teacher's Assistant, San Diego State University Fall 2015
Assisted Associate Professor in an Acting I Class
Desk Assistant, San Diego State University August 2014-May 2015
Provided front line of safety and security in the residence hall and completed general office tasks.
Photographer/Videographer, Valley Trails Camp Summer 2014/2015
Main photographer catching priceless moments for daily upload to camp website.
WRTV, West Ranch High School (Earned Video Production Career Path) August 2011-June 2014
Chosen to create daily television broadcast and produce segments for the show.
SCVTV (Santa Clarita Valley Television), Internship Fall 2012
Edited PSA's; prepared programming for playback by inserting commercials; studio tasks.
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SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Final Cut Express 7, Final Cut Pro 10, iMovie. Exposure to
AVID. Knowledge of a variety of production equipment. Experience with social media
platforms. Creative, enthusiastic, motivated, and organized. Knows American Sign Language.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
PSFA (Professional Studies and Fine Arts) Civil Core November 2014-Present
Executive VP (August 2016-Present), VP of Membership (August 2015-May 2016)
Distinguished Filmmakers Network January 2016-Present
Film Society, San Diego State University August 2014-May 2015
Scholars Without Borders, SDSU Chapter September 2015-Present
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, SDSU Chapter November 2015-Present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, SDSU Chapter April 2016-Present
Golden Key International Honor Society, SDSU Chapter August 2016-Present
Girl Scouts of America, Troop 6962 September 2001-June 2014
Emerging Leader, Gold and Silver Awards, Program Aide