A highly trained director, writer, shooter, and editor, I have experience in Film, TV, and Music Production. As an editor and music producer, I’m certified in Final Cut Pro and Logic ProX. I also have extensive training as a news photojournalist from an ABC station, followed by over a decade of independently running my own videography business and making independent music. Most recently I have been pursuing a career in narrative film and independent music production, having experience at film festivals as well as professionally recording albums in various music studios, and performing live/touring. On occasion I have also trained small businesses and independent musicians in social media marketing and networking, having taken exhaustive online courses for the past 4 years in SEO, social media marketing, and email list-building. A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Colorado Film School (listed as one of the top in the world by Hollywood Reporter), I received 2 awards and scholarships for my short films there and graduated with a 3.9 GPA and my degree in Writing/Directing for the Screen.…

Blake Largent Talley

A highly trained director, writer, shooter, and editor, I have experience in Film, TV, and Music Production. As an editor and music producer, I’m certified in Final Cut Pro and Logic ProX. I also have extensive training as a news photojournalist from an ABC station, followed by over a decade of independently running my own videography business and making independent music. Most recently I have been pursuing a career in narrative film and independent music production, having experience at film festivals as well as professionally recording albums in various music studios, and performing live/touring. On occasion I have also trained small businesses and independent musicians in social media marketing and networking, having taken exhaustive online courses for the past 4 years in SEO, social media marketing, and email list-building. A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Colorado Film School (listed as one of the top in the world by Hollywood Reporter), I received 2 awards and scholarships for my short films there and graduated with a 3.9 GPA and my degree in Writing/Directing for the Screen.…

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A highly trained director, writer, shooter, and editor, I have experience in Film, TV, and Music Production. As an editor and music producer, I’m certified in Final Cut Pro and Logic ProX. I also have extensive training as a news photojournalist from an ABC station, followed by over a decade of independently running my own videography business and making independent music.

Most recently I have been pursuing a career in narrative film and independent music production, having experience at film festivals as well as professionally recording albums in various music studios, and performing live/touring. On occasion I have also trained small businesses and independent musicians in social media marketing and networking, having taken exhaustive online courses for the past 4 years in SEO, social media marketing, and email list-building. A graduate of the internationally acclaimed Colorado Film School (listed as one of the top in the world by Hollywood Reporter), I received 2 awards and scholarships for my
short films there and graduated with a 3.9 GPA and my degree in Writing/Directing for the Screen.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmmaker, Producer, Editor, Social Media Consultant at Talley Studios
January 1, 2008 - Present
Founded and operated Talley Studios; filmed, produced, and edited over a thousand videos since 2008, focusing on independent artists and small businesses, expanding media services to online exposure and social media strategies.
Videographer/Editor at MOPS International
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Videographer and editor for the leadership curriculum for MOPS leaders worldwide; produced hundreds of videos for web content and blogs, filmed/edited the International Conventions, and created royalty-free music for videos.
Videographer/Editor at Incite Response
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Edited footage for Travel by Lori campaigns; served as production manager, director, shooter, and editor for promotional 'Hope Travels' series.
Video Teacher at Bricks 4 Kidz
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Developed a stop-motion animation curriculum for kids 8-12, teaching film-making basics using LEGO; guided students to storyboard, film, edit their own shorts and launch YouTube Channels.
Videographer at Highline Community Church
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Filmed and edited the teaching series The Bible as a Screenplay.
Photojournalist at KVII-TV
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
ProNews Channel 7 photog; shot and edited news stories region-wide; conducted interviews with notable figures; trained in on-air production and live van operation.
Video Teacher, Luminary at Bricks 4 Kidz
December 30, 2009 - December 29, 2012
Developed a stop-motion animation curriculum for children 8-12, teaching kids to make animated films using LEGO bricks and guiding them through pre-production, production, and post-production to finish their own shorts and YouTube channels.
Film School Teacher at Asheville School of Film
February 25, 2023 - May 28, 2023
Taught 2 classes, Directing for the Screen and Music Video Workshop, as well as a big one-day seminar on filmmaking for the Asheville School of Film in Asheville, NC. Great experience.

Education

Radio, TV and Film coursework at University of North Texas
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Writing/Directing for the Screen at Colorado Film School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
General Studies at Amarillo College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Final Cut Pro X Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Logic Pro X Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education
    paper Thomas & Sophie (short film)

    I wrote, directed, edited, coloured, and produced this festival award-winning short film about a couple who travels through time and genre together, living in a mid-century 1960’d mansion, battling as cowboys and cowgirls, and eventually becoming astronauts…there’s a great twist ending too!

    This film won best short film at Fort Collins Film Festival, and Best Production at Colorado Film School along with a cash scholarship,

    paper Science Fiction Sizzle Reel

    This is an award-winning sizzle reel for a feature film concept titled “Tachyon”. It took 3 months to write, produce, direct, and edit. I worked with an absolutely incredible crew of 30 and some wonderful actors. I directed, edited, and colored the final project as well as created the film score with my own instruments. $6,000 budget, 7 minutes.