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Hi, I’m Patrick Burns—a director and editor with a lifelong passion for storytelling and a knack for turning creative ideas into polished, on-target productions. Based in San Jose, I’ve led teams through film, television, and multimedia projects, guiding them from concept through final cut while ensuring quality and audience impact.\n\nI excel at building creative strategies that maximize resources, manage budgets, and navigate the realities of production schedules. With a strong grounding in cinematography and post-production, I collaborate closely with writers, directors, and clients to deliver engaging experiences that meet business objectives and audience expectations.…Hi, I’m Patrick Burns—a director and editor with a lifelong passion for storytelling and a knack for turning creative ideas into polished, on-target productions. Based in San Jose, I’ve led teams through film, television, and multimedia projects, guiding them from concept through final cut while ensuring quality and audience impact.\n\nI excel at building creative strategies that maximize resources, manage budgets, and navigate the realities of production schedules. With a strong grounding in cinematography and post-production, I collaborate closely with writers, directors, and clients to deliver engaging experiences that meet business objectives and audience expectations.

Patrick Burns

Film Producer, Film Director, Cinematographer, +5

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Hi, I’m Patrick Burns—a director and editor with a lifelong passion for storytelling and a knack for turning creative ideas into polished, on-target productions. Based in San Jose, I’ve led teams through film, television, and multimedia projects, guiding them from concept through final cut while ensuring quality and audience impact.\n\nI excel at building creative strategies that maximize resources, manage budgets, and navigate the realities of production schedules. With a strong grounding in cinematography and post-production, I collaborate closely with writers, directors, and clients to deliver engaging experiences that meet business objectives and audience expectations.…Hi, I’m Patrick Burns—a director and editor with a lifelong passion for storytelling and a knack for turning creative ideas into polished, on-target productions. Based in San Jose, I’ve led teams through film, television, and multimedia projects, guiding them from concept through final cut while ensuring quality and audience impact.\n\nI excel at building creative strategies that maximize resources, manage budgets, and navigate the realities of production schedules. With a strong grounding in cinematography and post-production, I collaborate closely with writers, directors, and clients to deliver engaging experiences that meet business objectives and audience expectations.

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Hi, I’m Patrick Burns—a director and editor with a lifelong passion for storytelling and a knack for turning creative ideas into polished, on-target productions. Based in San Jose, I’ve led teams through film, television, and multimedia projects, guiding them from concept through final cut while ensuring quality and audience impact.\n\nI excel at building creative strategies that maximize resources, manage budgets, and navigate the realities of production schedules. With a strong grounding in cinematography and post-production, I collaborate closely with writers, directors, and clients to deliver engaging experiences that meet business objectives and audience expectations.

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Work Experience

Producer/Director at Still N Motion

January 1, 1982 - June 20, 2024

Creative and diligent professional producing and directing film, television, and multimedia projects. Skilled in developing effective strategies to solve production challenges, managing budgets, marketing campaigns, and ensuring compliance with legal issues related to broadcast media. Managed projects from pre-production to post-production, coordinated crews, collaborated with creatives and stakeholders, negotiated contracts, and maintained quality control while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Producer/Manager at Ewerts Photo

April 1, 1983 - October 31, 1986

Supervised and coordinated production activities including hiring cast and crews, script development, budgeting, scheduling, and marketing. Managed film and tape editing, live broadcasts, and ensured compliance with copyright and legal issues. Collaborated with writers and actors for script changes and provided administrative and management support. Developed marketing plans and negotiated contracts with vendors and talent.

Cinematographer/Photographer at Panorama Productions

June 1, 1979 - March 31, 1983

Worked on capturing difficult scenes in challenging environments, supervised and coordinated camera, lighting, design, and sound crew. Trained photographic and technical staff, collaborated with directors and clients on narrative and technical aspects of productions. Planned shots, composed images, reviewed film daily, and maintained equipment. Managed intellectual property licensing and ensured quality and compliance throughout production.

Producer/Director at Still N Motion

January 1, 1982 - Present

Produced and directed film, television, and multimedia projects, ensuring quality and accuracy of output. Managed budgets from pre-production through post-production and coordinated crew members on set for smooth filming operations. Negotiated contracts and ensured legal compliance related to copyright, trademark, and defamation. Collaborated with other producers and industry professionals to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with marketing campaigns and business objectives. Provided guidance on pre-recorded, remote, or virtual productions, recruited and trained staff, and developed compelling narratives in collaboration with creatives and writers.

Producer/Manager at Ewerts Photo

October 1, 1986 - July 11, 2025

Supervised and coordinated production activities including camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members. Performed management functions such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing. Developed and edited scripts, consulted with writers and actors to finalize drafts, and directed live broadcasts, films, and recordings. Negotiated contracts with vendors, talent, and ensured compliance with broadcast media laws. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality control and collaborated with marketing teams for product distribution.

Cinematographer/Photographer at Panorama Productions

March 1, 1983 - July 11, 2025

Captured difficult scenes in challenging environments, supervised camera, lighting, design, and sound crews, and collaborated with writers, directors, and creatives to develop compelling content. Planned shot sequences and storyboards, reviewed film daily to manage work progress, and maintained equipment inventory. Edited and retouched images, set up camera equipment in studio and on location, and resolved technical issues efficiently. Trained photography and production staff and maintained legal compliance for licensing rights of music and images.

Director/Editor

January 1, 1982 - Present

Directed and edited film, television, and multimedia projects with extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite. Developed treatments and scripts for effective storytelling. Managed budgeting from pre-production through post-production, ensured quality control over multiple simultaneous projects. Collaborated with producers and industry professionals to create innovative content while ensuring legal compliance in licensing and copyright. Coordinated crew and stakeholders to maintain smooth operations and developed creative strategies to maximize resources while maintaining high quality standards.

Cinematographer/Photographer at Panorama Productions

March 1, 1983 - August 5, 2025

Captured complex scenes in challenging environments and various lighting conditions. Edited and retouched images to meet client expectations and developed custom photographic concepts. Operated and maintained camera and lighting equipment, troubleshot technical issues, and organized equipment inventory. Collaborated with directors and crew to plan filming sequences and achieve desired effects. Researched new cinematography technologies and maintained broadcast equipment.