Kevin Walker Burnette

Story Researcher at Upstream, Downriver

Identified interview candidates, provided historical background, and sourced archival reference.

Archival Producer at Upstream, Downriver

Sourced, tracked, and licensed archive media, with a strong focus on the public domain. Provided budget-conscious stock media options, and documented licensing information needed to file for copyright.

Archival Producer at Faith Healers

Tracked rights for a segment on the history of Filipino immigrants in the United States, verified public domain status, and provided high-resolution sources and alternates for media that couldn’t be cleared.

Researcher at Reality Games

Assisted the director and producers as they locked picture and moved to distribution, built lists of potential investors and distributors, drafted grant proposals, tracking and submitting as needed.

Staffing at Reality Games

Collected and reviewed CVs, cover letters, and portfolios for assistant, VFX, and Assistant Editor roles. Conducted first round interviews, as needed.

Clearance at Reality Games

Assembled documentation related to clearance of in-movie social media accounts.

Creator/Writer/Composer/Audio Producer at All Machines

Ongoing audio drama, released as a podcast, that I wrote, recorded, scored, and mastered. It currently serves as my audio portfolio, and is fully cleared, and compliant with platform standards.

2nd Assistant Director at ESX Entertainment

A Shot Away (Feature, 2019) – 2nd AD.

2nd Assistant Director at Caviar

Late Night Feelings (Music Video, 2019) – 2nd AD

2nd Assistant Director at Huawei

Lost Sam (Commercial/Short Film, 2019) – 2nd AD

2nd Assistant Director at I’ll be Next Door for Christmas

Feature (2018) – 2nd AD

2nd Assistant Director at ESX Entertainment

Wheels of Fortune (Feature, 2018) – 2nd AD

Production Assistant at Westworld

PA, Stunt Unit (2019)

PA/Researcher at HBO October Films

This is Soccer (Documentary, 2018) – PA/Researcher

Production Assistant at Paramount/Brutal Media

Girls Code (Pilot, 2018) – Production Assistant

Production Assistant at Anonymous Content / Paul Feig

Christine Official Music Video (2017) – PA

Extra/PA at Disney

Magic Camp (Feature, 2017) – Addtl PA

Production Assistant at IFC Films

Female Brain (Feature, 2016) – Production Assistant

Story Researcher at Upstream, Downriver (Documentary)

Identified interview candidates, provided historical background, and sourced archival reference

Archival Producing at Upstream, Downriver (Documentary)

Sourced, tracked, and licensed archive media, with a strong focus on the public domain. Provided budget-conscious stock media options, and clear documentation of rights, licensing, and information needed to file for copyright

Archival Producing at Faith Healers (Documentary)

Tracked rights for a segment on the history of Filipino Immigrants in the United States, verifying the public domain status of historical media, and provided high-resolution sources and alternates for media that couldn’t be cleared

Research at Reality Games (Feature Film)

Assisted the director and producers as they locked picture and moved to distribution, built lists of potential investors and distributors, and drafted grant proposals, tracking and submitting as needed

Staffing at Reality Games (Feature Film)

Collected and reviewed CVs, cover letters, and portfolios for assistant, VFX, and Assistant Editor roles. Conducted first round interviews, as needed

Clearance at Reality Games (Feature Film)

Assembled documentation related to clearance of in-movie social media accounts

Writer at All Machines (Audio Drama)

An ongoing audio drama, released as a podcast, that I wrote, recorded, scored, and mastered. It currently serves as my audio portfolio, and is fully cleared, and compliant with platform standards. Available wherever you listen to podcasts

Assistant Director at Freelance / Various Productions

Supervision, scheduling, and management of film crews. Daily production reports, cast contracts, and payroll paperwork. Union and Non-Union Labor Compliance. On-Set safety

2nd Assistant Director at ESX Entertainment

A Shot Away (2nd 2nd AD, Feature, 2019) — Alex Ranarivelo, Sean Patrick Flanery

2nd Assistant Director at Caviar

Late Night Feelings (2nd AD, Music Video, 2019) — Lykke Li, Mark Ronson, JP Chartrand

2nd Assistant Director at Huawei

Lost Sam (2nd AD, Commercial/Short Film, 2019) — Noel Vega, Sam Kadi

2nd Assistant Director at ESX Entertainment

I’ll be Next Door for Christmas (2nd 2nd AD, Feature, 2018) — David Jay Willis

2nd Assistant Director at ESX Entertainment

Wheels of Fortune (2nd 2nd AD, Feature, 2018) — Forrest Films

Production Assistant at Forrest Films

Westworld (PA, Stunt Unit, 2019)

Production Assistant at HBO October Films

This is Soccer (PA/Researcher, Documentary 2018)

Production Assistant at Paramount

Girls Code (Production Assistant, Pilot, 2018)

Production Assistant at John Carpenter

Christine, Official Music Video (PA, Music Video, 2017)

Addtl PA at Disney

Magic Camp (Addtl PA, Feature, 2017)

Production Assistant at IFC Films

Female Brain (Production Assistant, Feature, 2016)

Story Researcher at Upstream, Downriver - Uniting for Water Justice

Identified interview candidates, provided historical background, and sourced archival references for an hour-long documentary; involvement spanned 2021-2025 with a March 2025 premiere and nationwide PBS distribution by September 2025.

Archival Producing at Upstream, Downriver - Uniting for Water Justice

Sourced, tracked, and licensed archive media with a strong focus on the public domain; provided budget-conscious stock media options, and documented rights and information needed to file for copyright.

Archival Producing at Faith Healers

Tracked rights for a segment on the history of Filipino immigrants in the United States; verified public domain status of historical media and provided high-resolution sources and alternates when clearance was not possible.

Researcher at Reality Games

Assisted the director and producers as they locked picture and moved to distribution; built lists of potential investors and distributors; drafted and tracked grant proposals and submissions.

Staffing at Reality Games

Collected and reviewed CVs, cover letters, and portfolios for assistant, VFX, and Assistant Editor roles; conducted first-round interviews as needed.

Clearance at Reality Games

Assembled documentation related to clearance of in-movie social media accounts.

Writer/Composer/Audio Engineer at All Machines (ongoing audio drama)

Wrote, recorded, scored, and mastered an ongoing audio drama; portfolio piece that is fully cleared and compliant with platform standards.

2nd Assistant Director at Wheels of Fortune

2nd AD on feature; production coordination and on-set tasks.

Production Assistant at Paramount / Anonymous Content / Paul Feig

Production Assistant on Girls Code (pilot, 2018).

Production Assistant at John Carpenter / Christine Official Music Video

PA on music video; assisted production tasks.

Additional Production Assistant at Disney / Magic Camp

Addtl PA on feature; assisted daily production tasks.