I’m a production professional based in Raymond, Mississippi, with extensive experience in television, documentaries, and educational media. I lead creative and technical teams through concept, production, and post, with hands-on expertise in lighting, camera blocking, and storytelling. I’m passionate about mentoring students, collaborating with crews, and delivering high-quality promos, documentaries, and live broadcasts. My career spans national broadcasts with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, university projects at UMMC, and ongoing freelance work across studios and field productions. I’m driven by the art of visual storytelling and the craft of keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and visually compelling.…

John Bowie Lanford

I’m a production professional based in Raymond, Mississippi, with extensive experience in television, documentaries, and educational media. I lead creative and technical teams through concept, production, and post, with hands-on expertise in lighting, camera blocking, and storytelling. I’m passionate about mentoring students, collaborating with crews, and delivering high-quality promos, documentaries, and live broadcasts. My career spans national broadcasts with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, university projects at UMMC, and ongoing freelance work across studios and field productions. I’m driven by the art of visual storytelling and the craft of keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and visually compelling.…

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I’m a production professional based in Raymond, Mississippi, with extensive experience in television, documentaries, and educational media. I lead creative and technical teams through concept, production, and post, with hands-on expertise in lighting, camera blocking, and storytelling. I’m passionate about mentoring students, collaborating with crews, and delivering high-quality promos, documentaries, and live broadcasts.

My career spans national broadcasts with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, university projects at UMMC, and ongoing freelance work across studios and field productions. I’m driven by the art of visual storytelling and the craft of keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and visually compelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer/Director at WJTV
May 31, 2022 - Present
Produce commercials and special projects. Visual look of productions including lighting, camera and talent blocking. Produce storyboard treatments. Supervise crews up to 4 for studio and field production. Experienced filming/editing with Sony s-log. Camera: Sony Fx6, Sony Fs7, Osmo, DJI360, Sony A7iii
Assistant Operations Logistics at Americorps
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Assist in the day to day operations of the facility and grounds. Maintain and keep inventory of vehicles, gear and issues.
Producer/Director of Photography at University of Mississippi Medical Center
October 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Produce documentaries and promotions for in-house and public image. Responsible for the visual look of all productions including lighting, camera and talent blocking. Produce all storyboard treatments. Supervise crews up to 4 people for studio and field production. Experienced filming/editing with Sony s-log and Raw video. Camera: Sony Fs700 and Fs7 and a7sII, a7III. Audio: Tram TR50, Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G4, ZOOM 6. Edit: Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci.
Adjunct Professor at Hinds Community College
August 1, 2015 - Present
Teaching filmmaking production skills, particularly lighting and electrical design, to classes of 15-20 students through a self-designed curriculum of hands-on training, group/team interaction and discussion, lecture, video, industry field trips, textbooks and demonstration. Progressive testing and assignments weekly to encourage participation and ensure curriculum comprehension. Proficient administration of the Canvas course management system.
Producer/Director at Mississippi Public Broadcasting
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2016
Director of Photography for agency. Produced documentaries, show segment stories, promotional videos, special event productions (example: Poetry Out Loud competition for 8 years) Live production director. Field production director for Amped and Wired music show and Job Hunter. Field production. Responsible for Camera Department inventory, equipment purchases and maintenance. Supervisor of 5 employees. Camera: Sony PMW-350/330, PXW-z150, Panasonic AG-UX180, GoPro 4+. Audio: Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G4, Sennheiser MD 46, Sennheiser MKE 600, Neumann KMR 81. Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro 7, Avid.
Multi-media Litigation Support Liaison at Evidence Management, LLC.
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2005
Produced/videotaped numerous depositions with multiple client bases. Digitized, managed and presented in court, case evidence for lawyers and law firms. Captured video and photographs for cases per need. Organized all trial materials for electronic digital presentation. Managed trial presentation set up, organization, evidence, presentation with projection, monitors and speakers. Digital enhancement of photographs and video using Avid editing and Adobe programs.
Freelance TV/Film Producer at Clinton, MS
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance TV/Film production.
Freelance TV/Film Producer at New Orleans, LA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Freelance TV/Film production.
Freelance TV/Film Producer at Norman, OK
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Freelance TV/Film production.
Video Production at National Park Service
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990
National Park Service, Ocracoke, NC. Early career role; video/field operations.
Television Production at Mississippi Public Broadcasting
February 1, 1992 - December 1, 1995
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Jackson, MS. Television production work.
Freelance TV/Film Production at Clinton, MS
January 1, 2006 - Present
Freelance TV/Film production work.
Freelance TV/Film Production at New Orleans, LA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Freelance TV/Film production assignments.
Freelance TV/Film Production at Norman, OK
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Freelance TV/Film production assignments.
Director of Photography / Producer at Mississippi Public Broadcasting
February 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Director of Photography for agency. Produced documentaries, show segment stories, promotional videos, special event productions. Live production director. Field production for Amped and Wired music show and Job Hunter. Field production: Camera Department inventory, equipment purchases and maintenance. Supervisor of 5 employees.
National Park Service at Ocracoke, NC
December 31, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Field assignment with National Park Service.

Education

BFA, Communications at University of Southern Mississippi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
BFA at University of Southern Mississippi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Emmy for cinematography
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other