I am a mostly-self taught video professional with experience in editing, shooting and producing. Because most of my knowledge has been gained through experience, a unique energetic style has emerged that can give your project the break through it needs to be noticed.
On the flip-side, I am a musician with a background in performing, producing, and songwriting (with touring experience). Need a jingle to make you tingle? This is a field that I am ready to take to the next level from personal to professional.
I work well in both corporate and alternative environments. My full resume, reel, and work samples can be seen at my websites kevinfrancisrankin.com (video) and kevinvonesper.com (music).
Some of my career highlights thus far:
• Video Project Specialist at the Harlem Children’s Zone (05/2009 – Current)
• Creator/editor/producer of subcultural web TV series Twilight Vision TV.
• Editor and cameraman of Middle Eastern & South Asian American entertainment web TV series Beauty and the East TV.
• Assistant Editor, “My First Time,” Winner of Sports Programming Special Emmy Award, 2009.
• Editor, “ThisIs50.Com: Uncle Murda.” “Viral Video of the Month.” XXL Magazine, June 2008.
• Shooter/Editor, “Culture Project’: Blueprint for Accountability” directed by Fisher Stevens (2010 Academy Award Oscar winner).
• Co-shooter for “Made in Coney Island” official selection of The Coney Island Film Festival, 2008.
• Co-editor/producer/cameraman on Welcome to Rockland Vol. 1 DVD Compilation (Rock N Reel Prod./In A Can Prod.)
• 2 time winner of EGG: the Arts Show Awards, Channel Thirteen Community Leadership Awards, 2000/2001.
• Member of Grammy-nominated rock band Green Jellÿ.
Hope to work with you soon!