From directing features and gaining experience in music videos to acting on stage, I've been active in film and theatre since I was 16 years old. Now 26, with two feature films completed, I am eager to collaborate with other professionals rather than solely independent projects. I aim to gain more experience, knowledge, and build relationships in the industry while working hard to develop great stories, whether behind or in front of the camera.

Crawford Banks

From directing features and gaining experience in music videos to acting on stage, I've been active in film and theatre since I was 16 years old. Now 26, with two feature films completed, I am eager to collaborate with other professionals rather than solely independent projects. I aim to gain more experience, knowledge, and build relationships in the industry while working hard to develop great stories, whether behind or in front of the camera.

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From directing features and gaining experience in music videos to acting on stage, I’ve been active in film and theatre since I was 16 years old. Now 26, with two feature films completed, I am eager to collaborate with other professionals rather than solely independent projects. I aim to gain more experience, knowledge, and build relationships in the industry while working hard to develop great stories, whether behind or in front of the camera.

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Work Experience

Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor at Destination Unknown (Feature Film)
December 31, 2020 - August 6, 2025
Produced and directed the first two-hour feature film, a Mystery, Action/Adventure, Drama. Directed and managed cinematography and editing duties. The film was officially selected at festivals including WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, FFTG Awards, and Montreal Independent Film Festival.
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor at The Beethoven Method (Feature Film)
December 31, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Produced, wrote, directed, and edited a Comedy/Drama feature film on a 20k budget with many donations. The story follows a young manic-depressive novelist navigating relationships, career, and existential dread in a small town.
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Indigo (Short Film)
January 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Created a five-minute short film about a reincarnated father attempting to connect with his daughter from a past life. Made for the 24 Hour Film Festival at Meisner Studio in San Francisco.
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Capture (Short Film)
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Produced and directed a 35-minute apocalyptic thriller about a musician and his obsession with romance.
Producer, Director, Editor, Actor at Release (Short Film)
December 31, 2020 - August 6, 2025
Produced, directed, edited, and acted in a 25-minute mythological drama about a blind man who survives the pandemic with the help of a demonic stranger.
Lead Actor at University of Redlands Theatre Department
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Lead roles in theatre productions including 'The Legend of Georgia McBride', 'Gruesome Playground Injuries', 'Romeo and Juliet', and 'Kate and Jerry Taste Like Sherbet'.
Actor at Survey Monkey
January 1, 2022 - Present
Tenured commercial actor with appearances in three national commercials for Survey Monkey.

Education

B.A. in Filmmaking and The Social Sciences at University of Redlands
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education