• Oversaw all aspects of production: managed budget, scheduling, and logistics.
• Auditioned, cast, and directed actors. Crafted the narrative and dialogue effectively.
- Colourist
- Film Director
- Film Producer
- +4
Eric Bendross
- Orlando, United States
- 14 projects
I'm a filmmaker and storyteller who thrives on crafting bold visuals that serve character and story.
About
I’m a filmmaker and storyteller who thrives on crafting bold visuals that serve character and story. As a producer, director, and cinematographer, I build pipelines from concept to distribution, juggling budgets, schedules, and on-set decisions with a calm, collaborative approach.
My work spans independent shorts, campaigns, and festival screenings, including a Bronze Telly-winning Really, Gabriel?!; I love shaping strong narratives and elevating productions through thoughtful lighting, camera, and post-production choices.
- Joined April 2023
Skills· 50
- Music Video
Google Drive- Infographic
instagram
LinkedIn- Actor Showreel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft excel
- Photo
- Promo Video
- Script
- Short Film
Tiktok
Weebly- YouTube
adobe acrobat pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Android
Audacity
Facebook ads- Dropbox
- Adobe After Effects
- Product Video
WiX- Corporate Video
- Video Advert
adobe spark- Branding
- Social Media Design
- SEO
- Quora
Adobe Photoshop- Stripe
Avid media composer
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Pro Tools
Adobe Audition- AI Collection (Video)
DaVinci Resolve Studio- CapCut
- Monday
- Tumblr
- Salesforce
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianBeginner
Industry experience
- Government
- Media & Entertainment
- Software & Internet
- Other
- Healthcare
- Non-Profit Organization
- Financial Services
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Projects · 14
2nd Assistant Camera:
• Setup and broke down the Sony Venice 2. Operated clapperboard and slated scenes.
• Loaded and unloaded media cards and changed camera batteries and Prime and zoom lenses.
• Completed and filed camera reports and supported the 1st Assistant Camera.
- Content Producer
- Creative Producer
- Digital Producer
- +2
• Directed and executed the visual style of the film in collaboration with Director/Writer/Producer.
• Composed lighting and camera plots, taking a stylistic approach to composition and framing.
• Led camera, electrical, lighting and grip teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
- Director of Photography
• Directed the artistic aspects of production, overseeing more than 30 crew members.
• Worked closely with the DP to refine the shot list and establish the desired aesthetic.
• Auditioned, cast actors, and provided guidance and coaching to achieve optimal performances.
• Collaborated with the DP, writer, and co-producer to refine the script and shot list.
• Conducted virtual casting, directed, and coached actors and managed all phases of production.
- Film Director
- Film Producer
• Established the visual style and tone of the film through collaboration with the writer and director.
• Oversaw the camera, grip, and electrical teams to achieve the desired aesthetic.
• Led pre-production planning to include storyboarding, shot list, and camera and lighting plots.
- Director of Photography
- Video Editor
• Directed the overall artistic aspects of production to ensure the realization of the creative vision.
• Oversaw casting and post-production, including sound design, video editing, and visual effects.
- Film Director
• Assisted director in composing shot list to achieve the desired cinematic vision.
• Incorporated low key/high contrast lighting and a neon color palette for the film’s visual style.
• Executed framing and composition with appropriate lens, cameras, gimbal, slider, and dolly.
- Director of Photography
• Wrote screenplay and directed actor. Executed cinematography/ low-key lighting.
AWARDS/ HONORS: Art Film Awards’ 2021 Best Horror; Best Horror – Andromeda Film Festival;
Hollywood Venus Award; iDEAL Intl Film Festival 2021 Best Student Film Award 1st Place and 2021 Top
5 Project; 2023 Travancore Int’l Film Awards (TIFA) Best DOP, Best Student Filmmaker, Best
Psychological Horror, Best Psychological Drama and Best Student Film.
- Cinematographer
- Film Director
- Film Producer
- +2
• Executed entire project from pre- to post-production.
AWARDS/ HONORS: 2021 Gold Telly Award; BCIFF Award of Excellence; Best Twist – Top Indie Film
Awards; Best Drama – Gold Wheat Awards; Jury Award – Andromeda Film Festival; Roshani Int’l Short
Film Festival 2021 Foreign Short Film Award First-Time Filmmaker 2nd Rank; Bettiah Int’l Film Festival
2021 Best LGBTQ Short; iDEAL Int’l Film Festival 2021 Best Student Film Award 3rd Place; 4th Dimension
Int’l Film Festival Best 2021 LGBTQ+ Narrative Winner.
- Cinematographer
- Film Director
- Film Producer
- +2
• Created and posted viral reels, videos, still images, and text captions on social media platforms.
• Produced and directed weekly streaming fashion and talk shows using OBS Studio.
- Cinematographer
- Content Creator
- Content Producer
- +4
• Managed all corporate communications, administrative support tasks, branding, and media output.
• Produced and edited multimedia assets by way of photography, videography, and graphic design.
• Executed paid ads and marketing campaigns, resulting in increased engagement and followers.
- Cinematographer
- Social Media Manager
- Video Editor
- +1
Work experience· 13 roles
Cinematographer/ Photojournalist · Latinos con Harris / Let's Do Something Women's Rally – Harris Walz Campaign / 2024 FL VictorySep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Composed aesthetically pleasing shots and managed audio setup for clear sound capture; directed technical and creative aspects of video production in a fast-paced political environment; conducted interviews, captured quality B-roll and initiated video file and metadata transfer.
Producer & Film/TV Director · Bendross Studios LLCSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Conceived, developed and produced independent short films (including Really, Gabriel?!), overseeing concepts, budgeting, post-production and distribution; secured Bronze Telly Award (46th Annual Telly Awards) for Really, Gabriel?!; recruited and managed all cast & crew, coordinated shooting schedules, negotiated locations and vendor contracts, and directed on-set operations; results included public screenings at Silicon Beach and Culver City festivals, plus a Central Florida premiere at the Enzian Theater; developed and oversees film projects with a steady pipeline of content in various development stages.
Director of Photography · Shattered Loyalty – Untouchable Films Production LLCFeb 2024 – Mar 2024 · 2 mos
Directed and executed the film's visual style in collaboration with the Director/Writer/Producer; composed lighting and camera plots, contributing to the film's stylistic approach.
2nd Assistant Camera · The Abduction – Sydney ToonNov 2023 – Dec 2023 · 2 mos
Director/ Producer · Demonic Evil – Eric Bendross/ Hojin LeeNov 2023 – Jan 2024 · 3 mos
Director/ Writer/ Producer / Editor · Really, Gabriel?! – Eric BendrossOct 2023 – May 2024 · 8 mos
Director of Photography/ Editor · A Pact with the Devil – Vintrell Jones/ Concepcion Santiago, JrSep 2023 – Nov 2023 · 3 mos
Director · The Russell Gemstone Series Episode 103 [Vaultage] – Full Sail StudiosSep 2023 – Feb 2024 · 6 mos
Education· 5
Bachelor of Science · Full Sail University2019 – 2021
Digital Cinematography
Associate of Science · Johnson & Wales University1997 – 1999
Culinary Arts
Master of Fine Arts · Full Sail University2023 – 2024
Film Production
MFA, Film Production · Full Sail University2030 – 2024
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