Kenneth B. Steward

Seattle, WA

www.kensteward.com

ken@kensteward.com

 

  

Education:

 

1996, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

                     Master of Arts – Major:  Theater Arts / Film Production

 

                         1989, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

                      Bachelor of Science – Major:  Psychology; Minor:  Accounting

 

  

Professional Experience:

 

March 27, 2006 – Present Date, Alpha Cine Labs, Seattle, WA

Film Processing, Chemical Mixing, and all other Technical Aspects of Lab Work.

 

January, 1997 – March 24, 2006, Forde Motion Picture Labs, Seattle, WA

Vice-President and General Manager, Film Lab Tech:  Supervision of Lab Operations, Mixing Chemistry, Process Control, Processing and Printing Motion Picture Film, Prep and Clean Film for Telecine Transfer, Lab Maintenance.

 

            1993-1996, H.S.U. Film Lab, Arcata, CA

Film Lab Tech:  Mixing Chemistry, Processing and Printing Motion Picture Film, Maintenance.

 

  

Additional Experience:

 

Still Photography in Black & White and Color:  All aspects including Camera, Mixing Chemistry, Processing and Printing, Alternative Processes and Digital Imaging; Most experience with Actress and Model Portfolios, Headshots, Female Nudes, and Abstract Art.

 

Fashion Catalogue Photographer for Wai-Ching Fashion, March 2004.

 

 Fashion Photographer for Dita Boutique, 2002-2003.

 

Cinematographer on graduate thesis project film:  I Am, Directed by Gloria Murcia, 1996.

 

Camera Operator and Camera Assistant for H.S.U. Cinema Production Workshop film, Airfare, 1994-1995 (received Bronze Apple award from the National Educational Media Network, 1996).

 

Projectionist at the Minor Theater:  Local Filmmakers Night, 1994 and 1995, and Humboldt International Film Festival, 1994 and 1995.

 

Filmmaker:  All aspects of Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production;  B&W and Color, Negative and Reversal; Writing, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Lighting, Sound Recording & Mixing, Picture & Sound Editing, Optical Printing, Titles, Lab Services, and Conforming.

 

  

Group Exhibitions:

 

          1996, H.S.U. Student Film Screening, Minor Theater, Arcata, CA

            1996, 29th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival, Arcata, CA

            1996, Local Filmmakers Night, Minor Theater, Arcata, CA

            1995, 28th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival, Arcata, CA

            1995, Local Filmmakers Night, Minor Theater, Arcata, CA

            1994, Cinema Production Workshop Screening, Minor Theater, Arcata, CA

            1994, Local Filmmakers Night, Minor Theater, Arcata, CA

 

  

Organizations:

 

                        Canyon Cinema, San Francisco, CA

A film distribution cooperative where, as a member, my film work is available for sale or rent.

 

  

Awards and Honors:

 

1996, Answer Print Fund Award – H.S.U. Associated Students – Fallout

 

1996, Honorable Mention – 29th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival – Tonsorius

 

1995, Answer Print Fund Award – H.S.U. Associated Students – Tonsorius

 

1995, Eastman Scholarship national Finalist

 

1995, Don Karshner Memorial Scholarship

 

1995, Special Award for Best Film by a North Coast Filmmaker – 28th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival – september

 

1994, Answer Print Fund Award – H.S.U. Associated Students -- september  

 

  

Other Skills:

 

Computer Literate:  Familiar with PC and Mac Computers, Film Scanning, Adobe Photoshop.