Erich Demerath

Experience

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  On Hold Solutions

  Jan 2003 - Sept 2006

  Audio Producer

  Produced thousands of on-hold messages and other audio productions for clients worldwide.Directed multiple weekly recording sessions with professional voice talent.

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  Cinema Syndicate

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2009

  Video Editor

  Primary editor for 7 short films produced by Cinema Syndicate for the 48 Hour FIlm Project. Credited as Editor for the following films:Shame Gravy, Nov 2006 (National 48HFP Competition)'Rent Trap, Jan 2007 (48HFP HD Shootout)Love & Sappiness, Aug 2007 (Portland, OR 48HFP Best Picture winner)Red Letter Day, Nov 2007 (National 48HFP Competition)Pick Up, Jan 2008 (48HFP HD Shootout)Checks and Balances, Aug 2008 (Portland, OR 48HFP)Overdrawn, Aug 2009 (Portland OR 48HFP) Show less

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  Golfnow.com

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Video Production Assistant

  Co-produced and edited over 500 webisodes for company's primary internet marketing campaign.Responsible for the digital uploading and publishing of all online video content.

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  Meredith Video Solutions

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2009

  Video Editor

  Edited video and audio in the production of 46 child safety videos. The series won an Omni Award for best internet delivery. Oregon Center for Applied Science (ORCAS) and Meredith Corporation produced the spots.

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  KPTV Fox 12 Portland

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2011

  Creative Services Producer

  Met with businesses to develop and produce commercials to broadcast on both KPTV and KPDX television. Duties included directing, writing, shooting, editing, creating graphics, account management, and anything else needed to produce commercials. Nominated for an Emmy for a PSA produced for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.KPTV is the FOX affiliate located in Portland, OR, a top 25 US market.

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  Man vs Film Productions

  Jul 2010 - now

  Producer | Director | Editor

  Produces and edits high-quality video content in a variety of formats and genres including narratives, commercials, trailers, music videos, product demonstrations and promos, company overviews, event coverage, biographical profiles, documentaries, fundraisers, testimonials, and public service announcements.Very experienced in leading video productions and campaigns from concept to creation in a wide variety of industries including automotive, lifestyle, higher education, technology, healthcare and dental, environmental and sustainability, non-profit, apparel, food, and professional services for both B2C and B2B marketing campaigns.Founded, established and continuously reinforces a reputation of consistently producing and delivering high-quality, effective, and successful video deliverables.Recruits, guides, manages, motivates, and leads production teams of 50+ members and provides positive creative environments that promote a collaboration culture capable of generating powerful ground-breaking ideas.Establish and maintain direct relationships with multiple clients on a variety of projects while exploring and identifying new video opportunities and needs.Invents innovative, original creative solutions in line with client needs and demands.Produced, Directed, Co-Wrote, and Edited ten short films for 48 Hour Film Project competitions with a majority winning awards and audience awards."Party Like it's 1989" (2017 PortlandHFP)"Ilix" (2016 Portland 48HFP)"Left of Sanctuary" (2015 Portland 48HFP)"Mississippi Rising" (2014 New Amsterdam Invite Only 48HFP)"Everyone Gets Slade" (2014 Portland 48HFP)"So You Think You Can Kill" (2013 Portland 48HFP)"Jive Genie" (2012 Portland 48HFP)"The Plot" in 3D (2011 Portland 48HFP)"Legacy" (2011 Portland 48HFP Go Green)"Waste Not, Want Not" (2010 Portland 48HFP) Show less

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  Magaurn Video Media

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  Video Editor

  Edits various short productions for various non-profit organizations.

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  Forty Weight

  Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  Assistant Director

  Forty Weight is a web series shown on Koldcast.tv. During the first season, served as the First Assistant Director (6 episodes), Second Assistant Director (3 episodes), and editor (9 episodes).

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  FOOD PDX

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2014

  Director / Editor

  Director for Food PDX productions. Also was responsible for all post production for Food PDX episodes including editing, graphics, and sound.

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  Parent Child Interactive

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Senior Vice President of Video Production

  Oversaw all video productions for the company's website, ParentChildInteractive.com.Maintained media library of production footage and other promotional assets.

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  FISH ROCK PRODUCTIONS, INC.

  Oct 2015 - now

  Producer / Editor / GFX / VFX

  Produced and edited the Emmy Nominated TV show for 2 seasons. Created all the visual branding and graphics for the program.

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  JBJR PRODUCTIONS, LLC

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Editor / GFX / VFX / Associate Producer

  Edited the award winning critically acclaimed full-length documentary. Also created and animated graphics, visual effects, and was an associate producer.

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  SWEET NELLY PRODUCTIONS, LLC

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

  Editor

  Editor for the feature length horror film, Get Gone.