A passionate creative that specializes in filmmaking, illustration, and design. I have a background in 2D illustration with over 10 years of videography, and video editing experience. I have written and directed 3 narrative short films that have won over 18 awards from various national, and international film festivals. I am proficient with camera operation, lighting, video editing, color grading, working within a RAW workflow, data management, video encoding, storyboarding, 2D illustration, and 3D modeling. The software I am proficient in includes Adobe Creative Cloud (including After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Toon Boom, Autodesk 3ds Max, Procreate, Canva, and Final Draft.…

Justin Cutburth

A passionate creative that specializes in filmmaking, illustration, and design. I have a background in 2D illustration with over 10 years of videography, and video editing experience. I have written and directed 3 narrative short films that have won over 18 awards from various national, and international film festivals. I am proficient with camera operation, lighting, video editing, color grading, working within a RAW workflow, data management, video encoding, storyboarding, 2D illustration, and 3D modeling. The software I am proficient in includes Adobe Creative Cloud (including After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Toon Boom, Autodesk 3ds Max, Procreate, Canva, and Final Draft.…

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A passionate creative that specializes in filmmaking, illustration, and design. I have a background in 2D illustration with over 10 years of videography, and video editing experience. I have written and directed 3 narrative short films that have won over 18 awards from various national, and international film festivals.

I am proficient with camera operation, lighting, video editing, color grading, working within a RAW workflow, data management, video encoding, storyboarding, 2D illustration, and 3D modeling.

The software I am proficient in includes Adobe Creative Cloud (including After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Toon Boom, Autodesk 3ds Max, Procreate, Canva, and Final Draft.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Dark Abyss, LLC
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Directed multiple narrative short film projects that won over 18 awards at national and international film festivals. Created company logo and designed title cards for multiple films. Directed and supervised cast and crew through production, and provided opportunities for creative input from the team. Created motion graphics and visual effects using After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Collaborated on storyboard development and character concepts to support pre-production.
Technical Expert at Apple Store
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with Lead Genius to develop solutions for Genius Bar operations and to deliver a positive customer experience. Mentored team members to aid their growth and development. Maintained high level of customer support while diagnosing and resolving technical issues with customer devices; assisted with functional testing and diagnostics to support product readiness.
General Manager at Double Dave's Pizza Works
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Analyzed current processes and implemented efficiencies that reduced costs. Monitored performance and identified opportunities for improvement. Established an employee development plan and cultivated vendor relationships to support operations. Ensured exceptional customer service while leading a team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Animation at The Art Institute of Houston
October 10, 2011 - December 13, 2013
Graduated with honors, and a cumulative 3.5 GPA

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment