Hayden August

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Lauren Studios
August 1, 2024 - Present
Assembled photography kits and prepared photography spaces. Set up and operated Nikon cameras, AlienBees lights, and general gaffing equipment. Shot diverse portrait photographs ensuring consistency across images.
Freelance Shooting, Editing, PA at Various Short Films, Brooklyn, NY
July 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Served as Assistant Camera on short films. Organized and tested all equipment before shooting. Transported gear and crews in the Brooklyn area. Edited footage and organized files as needed.
Rental Intern at AbelCine
July 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Assembled equipment orders for productions. Aided quality control for cameras, monitors, and accessories returned from productions. Organized rental equipment bays to maintain inventory and efficiency.
Associate Producer, Director of Photography at Orange Television Network
May 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Prepared kitchen studio for shooting. Operated three Sony alpha7III cameras simultaneously to capture multiple angles. Monitored audio levels for microphones and repositioned cameras and lights as needed between takes.
Cinematographer, Director of Photography at Peach Thxory Productions
May 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Prepared live shooting space and set up multiple cameras and lighting. Operated several cameras simultaneously from various angles. Offloaded and organized footage post-shoot.
Editor, Director of Photography at Test Your Might
August 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Filmed all scenes for a short film using Canon C70. Ensured continuity between takes and performed editing and color grading using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Videographer, Editor at UMass News Department
May 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Recorded public events on campus for video packages. Edited video footage using Adobe Premiere. Shot events using Canon XF100, Canon Xa40, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, and iPhone.
Film Department Social Media Manager at UMass Amherst
May 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Created course trailers using Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. Designed event posters with Canva. Managed weekly social media posts for film screenings and departmental events.

Education

Master of Arts at Syracuse University; S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at University of Massachusetts Amherst
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts at University of Massachusetts Amherst
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education