Hi, I’m Foster Tomer, a versatile media creator with hands-on experience in video editing, cinematography, and on-set camera operation. I love telling stories through visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where technical skill meets creative insight. From University of Houston film production classes to real-world gigs at church media team and sets. I bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for learning new tools and techniques to every project I work on.

Foster Tomer

Hi, I’m Foster Tomer, a versatile media creator with hands-on experience in video editing, cinematography, and on-set camera operation. I love telling stories through visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where technical skill meets creative insight. From University of Houston film production classes to real-world gigs at church media team and sets. I bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for learning new tools and techniques to every project I work on.

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Hi, I’m Foster Tomer, a versatile media creator with hands-on experience in video editing, cinematography, and on-set camera operation. I love telling stories through visuals and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where technical skill meets creative insight.

From University of Houston film production classes to real-world gigs at church media team and sets. I bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for learning new tools and techniques to every project I work on.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editing, Production, and Cinematography Classes at University of Houston
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Learned the fundamental workings of a film set; hierarchy, responsibilities, terminology, etc.
Barista at Starbucks
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Partner of the Quarter (x2); supported customer service, beverage preparation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Media Team Volunteer/Employee Champion at Forest Baptist Church
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Operated broadcast cameras, audio boards, teleprompters, and production switchers across Sunday and Wednesday services; directed Sunday services in Kids Ministry.
Barista at Starbucks
December 31, 2020 - Present
Learned to work well and maintain teamwork in a fast-paced high-stress environment.

Education

BA in Media Production, Minor in Marketing (Summa Cum Laude) at University of Houston
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
General Studies (Summa Cum Laude) at Lone Star College – University Park
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail
    paper I Will ALWAYS Love You (2026)

    “I Will ALWAYS Love You” (2026) is an upcoming short film directed by Mercury Worthy that I worked on. I was one of 3 editors on this project, as well as a member of camera department during production.
    My main responsibilities were:

    • Mixing and mastering all audio
    • Cutting 1/3 of the film
    • Stitching together all other editor’s pieces
    • Camera A 1st Assistant Camera
    • Camera A Operator

    I learned a lot from this project, it also helped me strengthen my skills in audio mastering, and collaboration.

    paper Ghost Light

    “Ghost Light” is an upcoming short film directed by Michael Grossman. I worked as the post production supervisor. This was my first time working with a professional director and he taught me a lot. My responsibilities on this set included:

    • Assigning 6 editors and 6 assistant editors
    • Assigning the editors different portions of the film
    • Keeping tabs on progress and managing their deadlines
    • Assisting communication between the editing team and the director

    This film is currently being submitted to festivals

    paper Unclean Break (2024)

    This is an older project of mine. I worked as the Director of Photography, and as an Editor. We were tasked with creating a short film based on a prompt, as an additional challenge, we could not record any audio for the film; any music or sound effects used had to be found online. One of my favorite details I added was in the opening scene, where we see the color drain out as her disgust starts to creep in. While this was technically an assignment for a class, I am very happy with the results and proud to share it.

    paper B Headwear Bluetooth Beanie Advertisement (2023)

    This was my final assignment for my nonlinear editing class. It was also my first foray into the world of advertising. The provided footage was shot as an sponsored interview for a fictional headwear company; a script was also given for me to follow. This project was a great learning experience for me, helping me see the importance of lower thirds, and B-roll. Do I think I did a perfect job? No, looking back, there are a few things I would change, but I choose to showcase it still because I think I did a good job, and it shows how much I have improved.