I'm a Columbus, Ohio-based filmmaker and multimedia producer nearing completion of my BA in Media Arts and Production at Ohio University. I blend hands-on film production with writing and storytelling, and I’ve built experience from festival video crews to SXSW networking and independent projects. I’m passionate about sharing authentic voices—artists, educators, and students from Ohio—and I love shaping projects from concept to audience. Currently I’m balancing roles as a director, writer, and program designer for video|action Media while building a freelance toolkit in live production, editing, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with teams, learning new techniques, and bringing oral histories and local stories to life through documentary and narrative film.…

William T. Custer

I'm a Columbus, Ohio-based filmmaker and multimedia producer nearing completion of my BA in Media Arts and Production at Ohio University. I blend hands-on film production with writing and storytelling, and I’ve built experience from festival video crews to SXSW networking and independent projects. I’m passionate about sharing authentic voices—artists, educators, and students from Ohio—and I love shaping projects from concept to audience. Currently I’m balancing roles as a director, writer, and program designer for video|action Media while building a freelance toolkit in live production, editing, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with teams, learning new techniques, and bringing oral histories and local stories to life through documentary and narrative film.…

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I’m a Columbus, Ohio-based filmmaker and multimedia producer nearing completion of my BA in Media Arts and Production at Ohio University. I blend hands-on film production with writing and storytelling, and I’ve built experience from festival video crews to SXSW networking and independent projects. I’m passionate about sharing authentic voices—artists, educators, and students from Ohio—and I love shaping projects from concept to audience.

Currently I’m balancing roles as a director, writer, and program designer for video|action Media while building a freelance toolkit in live production, editing, and post-production. I enjoy collaborating with teams, learning new techniques, and bringing oral histories and local stories to life through documentary and narrative film.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, writer and program designer of film production at video|action Media
August 1, 2025 - Present
Part-time director/writer/program designer overseeing documentary filmmaking, workshop planning, and crew management for sharing oral histories of Ohio artists, professors, and students.
Livestream/Video Technician at Innerphase Video Production
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Stream live video of the 2025 Lancaster Festival events, compile concert footage and support post-production; assist with set cleanup after floods.
Bartender/Barback at Ledo’s Tavern
August 1, 2025 - Present
Bartending, bar operations, service, stock, and promotional content creation for social media.
Crew Chief at College Works Painting
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Oversee a team of 1-2 painters, market services, generate leads, and coordinate with owner for contracts.
Owner and Founder at Custer Affordable Landscaping
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Founded a landscaping business serving central Ohio; managed 40 residential clients, a historic property, and a small team; handled quotes, invoicing, materials, and vendor relations.
Owner and Founder at Custer Affordable Landscaping
June 1, 2024 - Present
Ongoing landscaping business serving central Ohio with maintenance, hardscaping, and redesign work; oversees operations and marketing.
Holiday Break Worker at Tschudy Directional Drilling
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Holiday break work during December 2023; performed tasks related to drilling operations.
Landscaping Technician (Freelance) at Freelance Landscaping
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Performed landscaping duties including mulching, weeding, digging, planting and assisting job supervision during July-August 2023.
Landscaping Crew Member at Stone Haven Landscaping
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Summer landscaping work during 2020; duties included mulching, weeding, digging, planting and assisting job supervision.
Landscaping Crew Member at Stone Haven Landscaping
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Summer landscaping work during 2021; duties included mulching, weeding, digging, planting and assisting job supervision.
Landscaping Crew Member at Stone Haven Landscaping
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Summer landscaping work during 2022; duties included mulching, weeding, digging, planting and assisting job supervision.
Farm Hand at Home of Joy Farm
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Maintained Fairfield County farm; weed-whacking, cleaning stables, and hay handling.
Gardener/Property Assistant at Home of Laura Frame
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Cared for the exterior of a historic home; gardening, weed control, watering, and property maintenance.
Volunteer Eagle Scout at Boy Scouts of America
August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Achieved Eagle Scout rank (August 2020); leadership roles include Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader; Eagle Scout Project: designed/build horse mounts for Fairfield County Special Olympics Equine Team.
Broadcasting and Production Team Member at Lancaster High School
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Member of the Lancaster High School Broadcasting and Production team; ran the school film production 'Gales Wrap' and related projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum laude at Ohio University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Eagle Scout
August 1, 2020 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level