I'm Donovan Yesbeck, a film maker and recent UW–Milwaukee graduate with experience across the full production pipeline—from pre-production through post. I specialize in video editing, sound design, and cinematography, and I feel most at home in the edit suite where structure, pacing, and tone come together to give footage meaning. My work ranges from student documentaries to festival programming and event support, always focused on clear storytelling and collaborative problem-solving. I thrive on hands-on roles that blend technical craft with creative direction, and I'm excited to bring a cinematic, audience-centered perspective to future projects.

Donovan Yesbeck

I'm Donovan Yesbeck, a film maker and recent UW–Milwaukee graduate with experience across the full production pipeline—from pre-production through post. I specialize in video editing, sound design, and cinematography, and I feel most at home in the edit suite where structure, pacing, and tone come together to give footage meaning. My work ranges from student documentaries to festival programming and event support, always focused on clear storytelling and collaborative problem-solving. I thrive on hands-on roles that blend technical craft with creative direction, and I'm excited to bring a cinematic, audience-centered perspective to future projects.

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I’m Donovan Yesbeck, a film maker and recent UW–Milwaukee graduate with experience across the full production pipeline—from pre-production through post. I specialize in video editing, sound design, and cinematography, and I feel most at home in the edit suite where structure, pacing, and tone come together to give footage meaning.

My work ranges from student documentaries to festival programming and event support, always focused on clear storytelling and collaborative problem-solving. I thrive on hands-on roles that blend technical craft with creative direction, and I’m excited to bring a cinematic, audience-centered perspective to future projects.

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Work Experience

Student Producer / Field Crew / Editor at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Co-produced a student/faculty documentary on industrial impacts on Wisconsin's sturgeon population; contributed across all phases of production—from initial research and pre-production planning through field shoots and final cut; managed on-location technical setup including camera operation and lighting across multiple shoot days; wrote research-driven interview questions and guided on-camera conversations with subject-matter experts; edited raw footage into cohesive, audience-centered narratives.
Programming Committee Member at Milwaukee Underground Film Festival (MUFF)
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Curated film selections for the festival lineup alongside the programming committee; introduced two screenings live on stage for full-house audiences; handled projection and audio, ensuring clean and seamless screening experiences; contributed to festival attendance through targeted outreach and promotional support.
Party Tent Installer at Area Rental & Sales Co.
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Installed large-scale event infrastructure (tents, staging) and managed warehouse inventory.
Barback at Pier 290
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Supported high-volume front-of-house operations; managed restocking and cleanliness.
Order Picker at Wisconsin Vision Associates
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Accurately picked and processed optical orders using internal software systems.

Education

BFA — Film at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Security Professional Certificate
August 1, 2022 - May 29, 2026
AAS in Criminal Justice
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education