I am a passionate filmmaker, photographer, and cinephile with a decade of experience in artistic media. I love learning and creating with those eager to bring dreams to life. With a strong family background and military experience as a Navy Corpsman, I have traveled widely and wish to share and explore the rich expressions of our life's experiences through filmmaking, photography, and storytelling. My education has focused on film and media production, particularly screenwriting, directing, editing, and cinematography. I have created multiple short films, including 'Run Rabbit Run,' and worked in various professional roles in the film and media industry, embracing every opportunity to grow creatively.

Nathaniel Penrod

I am a passionate filmmaker, photographer, and cinephile with a decade of experience in artistic media. I love learning and creating with those eager to bring dreams to life. With a strong family background and military experience as a Navy Corpsman, I have traveled widely and wish to share and explore the rich expressions of our life's experiences through filmmaking, photography, and storytelling. My education has focused on film and media production, particularly screenwriting, directing, editing, and cinematography. I have created multiple short films, including 'Run Rabbit Run,' and worked in various professional roles in the film and media industry, embracing every opportunity to grow creatively.

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I am a passionate filmmaker, photographer, and cinephile with a decade of experience in artistic media. I love learning and creating with those eager to bring dreams to life. With a strong family background and military experience as a Navy Corpsman, I have traveled widely and wish to share and explore the rich expressions of our life’s experiences through filmmaking, photography, and storytelling.

My education has focused on film and media production, particularly screenwriting, directing, editing, and cinematography. I have created multiple short films, including ‘Run Rabbit Run,’ and worked in various professional roles in the film and media industry, embracing every opportunity to grow creatively.

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Language

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Work Experience

Videographer/Photographer at Write Right Media
March 1, 2025 - June 6, 2025
Capturing golf content for top golf coaches under Performance Golf across various courses in the Phoenix valley. Creating testimonials and social media deliverables, along with purchasable content.
Production Assistant at World War Seven, Critical Content, Spectrum Film & Video
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2025
Worked on reality TV series "New House, No Debt" for A&E. Assisted on PetSmart commercial. Provided lighting and audio setup for major sporting events featured on ESPN. Managed equipment loading, transportation of crew, supply runs, release form collection, fire watch, and Video Village assistance.
Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2025
Operated as freelance artist working with clients for corporate events, commercials, live music and sports, documentaries, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert music video. Built a small branch of clients through networking.
Photojournalist at State Press
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Captured sports and journalistic photography for Arizona State University's student-run news source. Edited and submitted photos for publication in online articles during spring semester 2025.
Intern/Casting Assistant at ATN Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Assisted in casting clients for filmmaking, TV, and commercial roles. Created pitch emails and logged information using administrative tools and Breakdown Express software, gaining insight into the casting process.
Intern/Writer at Hollywood Insider
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Authored entertainment and film industry features and reviews for an online media platform. Submitted two 1000-word articles weekly using WordPress.
Real Estate Photographer at Rocket Lister
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Handled appointments and took daytime and twilight photos, video walkthroughs, Matterport scans, 2D floorplans, and Zillow 3D tours for homes listed by real estate agencies in Maricopa County and the extended Phoenix Valley.
Corpsman at U.S Navy
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Served two years including emergency room and pharmacy duties at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida. Performed minor medical procedures and administered over 1100 COVID-19 vaccinations. Assisted in a field hospital task group for disaster and wartime aid.
Server at Bad Dogs Bar and Grill
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2020
Provided friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant including serving tables, cash outs, food prep, bar backing, opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
Assistant Manager at Ululani’s Shave Ice
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Managed front window and cash register, retail assistance, employee schedules, cash counts, bank deposits, and product creation to be distributed.
Videographer/Photographer at Write Right Media
March 1, 2025 - June 24, 2025
Captured golf content for some of the top golf coaches in the country under Performance Golf. Traveled to courses in all parts of the Phoenix valley, creating testimonials and deliverables for social media promotion and purchasable content.
Production Assistant at World War Seven, Critical Content, Spectrum Film & Video
January 1, 2024 - June 24, 2025
Worked temporary position creating content for reality TV series New House, No Debt with A&E network. Assisted on local PetSmart commercial, helped with lighting and audio setup for 2024 Guaranteed Rate Bowl and Fiesta Bowl, drove crew and cast, managed food and supplies, handled release forms, stood fire watch, and assisted in Video Village.
Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - June 24, 2025
Worked as a freelance artist networking and creating a client base. Captured images for corporate events, commercial opportunities, live music events, sport functions, two documentaries, and a music video for NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Photojournalist at State Press
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Captured photos for Arizona State University’s student-run news source, covering sports and other journalistic events. Edited and submitted images featured in online articles during Spring 2025 semester.
Intern/Casting Assistant at ATN Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Learned process of casting clients for roles across filmmaking, TV, and commercials. Created pitch emails, submitted and logged information, and used Breakdown Express software.
Intern/Writer at Hollywood Insider
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Wrote features and reviews about entertainment and film industry for an online media platform. Submitted two 1,000-word pieces weekly using WordPress.
Real Estate Photographer at Rocket Lister
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Took appointments in Maricopa County and the greater Phoenix area providing daytime photos, twilight photos, video walkthroughs, Matterport scans, 2D floorplans, and Zillow 3D home tours for listed properties.
Corpsman at U.S Navy
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Served two years in the Navy including over one year in Emergency Room and six months in the pharmacy at Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Performed minor medical procedures, COVID testing and vaccinations, and assisted in building and training for EMF MIKE 150 task group.
Server at Bad Dogs Bar and Grill
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2020
Provided friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant including serving, cashing out customers, food prep, bar backing, cleaning, and opening/closing duties.
Assistant Manager at Ululani’s Shave Ice
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Worked front window and cash register, assisted in retail, employee schedules, managed cash counts and bank deposits, and helped create product distribution.
Videographer/Photographer at Write Right Media
March 1, 2025 - June 5, 2025
Capture golf content for top golf coaches under Performance Golf. Travel to courses around Phoenix, Arizona valley to create testimonials and deliverables for social media promotion and purchasable content.
Production Assistant at World War Seven, Critical Content, Spectrum Film & Video
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2025
Temporary production assistant role creating content for reality TV series and local commercials. Assisted with lighting, audio setups, loading and offloading equipment, driving crew and cast, managing food and supplies, signing release forms, standing fire watch, and supporting video village operations.
Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - June 5, 2025
Worked as a freelance artist creating images for corporate events, commercials, live music, sports, documentaries, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert music video.
Photojournalist at State Press
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Photographed sports and journalistic events at Arizona State University, edited and submitted photos for online articles during Spring 2025 semester.
Intern/Casting Assistant at ATN Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Assisted with casting process for TV, film, and commercials, created pitch emails, logged data, and operated Breakdown Express.
Intern/Writer at Hollywood Insider
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Wrote features and reviews on entertainment and film industry for online media platform, submitting two 1000-word articles weekly using WordPress.
Real Estate Photographer at Rocket Lister
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Provided comprehensive photographic services for real estate listings including daytime and twilight photos, video walkthroughs, Matterport scans, 2D floorplans, and Zillow 3D home tours across Maricopa County and Phoenix Valley.
Corpsman at U.S Navy
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Served two years including Emergency Room and pharmacy duties at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Performed minor medical procedures, COVID testing, vaccinations, and assisted in training and field hospital deployment taskforce for emergency situations.
Server at Bad Dogs Bar and Grill
August 1, 2016 - March 31, 2020
Provided customer service in a fast-paced restaurant including serving, cashing out, food prep, bar backing, opening/closing duties, and cleaning.
Assistant Manager at Ululani’s Shave Ice
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015
Managed front window sales, cash register, employee schedules, cash counts, bank deposits, and contributed to product development.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Arizona State University
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Associate Degree at Mohave Community College
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
GED at Lake Havasu High School
January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Arizona State University
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Art and Visual Communications at Mohave Community College
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
GED at Lake Havasu High School
January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Arizona State University, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Herberger Institute for Design and The Arts)
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Associate Degree at Mohave Community College
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
GED at Lake Havasu High School
December 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services