Darren Foster | Curriculum Vitae

Creativity is the passion that drives my endeavors.

Working in the !lm, video and design industries for !ve years has developed a wide range of skills that are able to be quickly adapted to a variety of projects and productions. From feature !lms through to commercial video projects, photography complex live visual displays and also web design and development.

I have been involved in projects that require high levels of production and development as well as technical skills that are implemented across a variety of formats. Being able to pick up skills and work"ows quickly has enabled me to work in a variety of roles and gain experience in a range of production and post production areas.

There are some key skill points that define my work.

Experienced in field video production work.

Proven capabilities in working both independently and in a team environment.

Strong team focus, in both developing and interpreting ideas and concepts.

Variety of skill bases, helps make developing and realising projects that incorporate different presentation elements more cohesive.

Well versed in a multitude of design software and programming. Across both PC and Mac.• ! Adobe Suite, predominantly Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects.• ! Final Cut Suite• HTML | CSS | Javascript

!Understanding of output formats in a variety of mediums

• ! Video production formats• ! Web media • Print

Strong relationship and network builder.

Great ability to listen to and work with clients.

Ability to explain myself clearly to assist others in understanding of production and technical delivery.

Keen desire to learn and develop skills.

Sound media management and project archiving methods.

Experience.

2009-Present Nektar Films | Creative Producer! ! ! Production Management, Camera Operating, Editor

2010-Present Tuffery Art Management | Digital Producer! ! Content producing and executing Artist Michel Tuffery’s visual multimedia works

2011-2012 The Hobbit | Video Department! ! ! Digital Video Assist

2007-2009 Buckle Barracks Ltd | Graphic Designer Promotional material, property development company,

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Some recent projects.

Lexus Song Quest 2012 - NZ International Arts FestivalWeb Video Production, Director, Editor

First Contact 2012 - NZ International Arts FestivalDigital Producer Content Producer/ Live Production Technical Delivery. Michael Tuffery M.N.Z.M | Tuffery Arts Management

‘Kiwi Thinking’ Kiwibank Web Advertorials 2011Director/Editor. Nektar Films | Clemenger BBDO/Aim Proximity

Coromandel Gold Festival / Homegrown FestivalLive Visual art Production. Content Production/ Technical Delivery. Nektar Films

Edge Of Elsewhere, Sydney Arts Festival 2011Content Producer/ Live Production Technical Delivery. Michael Tuffery M.N.Z.M | Tuffery Arts Management

Please take the time to look through my website for examples of these recent projects.

www.sandcollective.co.nz

__ Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require anything further.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank You.

Regards

Darren Foster022 0122 862 darren@sandcollective.co.nz