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Darrell C Forest

Darrell C Forest

Journalist and Site Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Writer, Director, Video Production Specialist

  • Education

    • Bishop Lynch High School

      2008 - 2013
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Film Club (President), National Society of Black Engineers, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Blackfriars Guild Acting Troupe, Robotics Club, Order of the Arrow Representative for Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 914, Assistant Patrol Leader of BSA Troop 914

    • Louisiana State University

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Film/Cinema/Video Studies

    • The University of Alabama

      2013 - 2015

      Activities and Societies: College of Engineering Does Amateur Radical Theater (CDA Does ART), Attended the 2015 Sundance Film Festival with the Telecommunication and Film department Transferred and changed majors

  • Experience

    • One Shot Pop

      Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
      Journalist and Site Manager

      I wrote articles and provided other content for the website oneshotpop.com.

    • Forest Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Service, L.L.C.

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Mechanic's Assistant

      Assisting the owner in servicing and installing air conditioners

    • LSU Union Theater

      Apr 2016 - Dec 2019
      Stagehand

      I assist the theater's management and clients with whatever they need. My duties include:-Stage managing-Fly rail operation-Installing light fixtures-Setting up sound equipment-Light board operation (ETC Ion)-Sound board operation

    • Lumehouse Studios

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

      Production assistant and 3D artist for Lumehouse commercials. Camera assistant in-training.

      • Grip / Production Assistant

        May 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Production Intern

        Apr 2016 - May 2017

    • Piper Productions

      Oct 2017 - Sept 2019
      Stagehand

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
      Freelance Videographer and Editor

    • Fireside Films

      Apr 2018 - Mar 2024

      I managed elements of pre-production, production, and post production for commercials, brand films, and live events. In-office, I frequently managed gear and studio maintenance. On productions, I acted in various roles, including grip, gaffer, camera operator, drone operator, editor, and animator. I also wrote and directed several productions.

      • Video Production Supervisor, Director

        Aug 2019 - Mar 2024

      • Gaffer / Grip

        Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

    • Grand Isle (Feature Film)

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2018
      Set Lighting Technician

    • Don't Look Back (Feature Film)

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
      Set Production Assistant

    • Self-employed

      Mar 2024 - now
      Freelance Video Specialist

      I alternately shoot, direct, and edit video productions for clients. I also provide writing services for other production companies.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft System

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Sept 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      A&S Emerging Scholars Scholarship The University of Alabama 2013 1-year academic scholarship
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      Engineering Scholarship The University of Alabama 2013 4-year academic scholarship
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      Engineering Tuition Supplement Scholarship The University of Alabama 2013 4-year academic scholarship
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      UA Scholar Scholarship The University of Alabama 2013 4-year academic scholarship
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      Bronze Eagle Palm Award Boy Scouts of America, Troop 914 2012
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      Gold Eagle Palm Award Boy Scouts of America, Troop 914 2012
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      National Achievement Scholar National Merit Scholarship Corporation 2012
    • Awarded to Darrell C Forest
      Eagle Scout Rank Boys Scouts of America, Troop 914 May 2010