An experienced filmmaker and photographer from South Central, Los Angeles California. Tre'Shunn Harlan aims to touch millions with stories of triumph and tragedy. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley in social welfare and a masters in directing from the London Film School.
Work history
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An American Story - Writer, Director (Short Film)University of California, Berkeley
- Berkeley, United StatesFull Time
Malcolm’s world is turned upside down when his younger brother is killed by police officers.
Wrote, directed and produced the short film, “An American Story”
• Raised $12,000 for production budget by building strong social media presence on Instagram and Facebook and hosted donation based film screenings of earlier projects
• Pitched script and storyboard to several angel investors earning $7,000 in funding
• Auditioned over 100 Bay Area Actors and Actresses
• Produced the 4 day shooting schedule for principal photography.
• Edited over 300 hours of audio and video footage from a Canon MK II and H4n Zoom Mic
• Casted and Hired a diverse crew of 50 dedicated artist to bring film to life
• Screened film at 2nd Annual New York Film Festival
Skills
- Cinematography
- Writing
- Directing
- Editing Avid
- Arri Alexa
- 35mm Film
- Screen Direction
- Script Supervision
- Script Writer
- Gaffer
Education
MA - Directing Film and Television (Distinction)The London Film School
- London, United Kingdom
At the London Film School, Tre'Shunn Harlan was rigorously trained in all aspects of filmmaking. He has directed several films at the London Film School while also becoming one of the school's best cinematographers. Two of the films he oversaw as director of photography have gone on to win prize awards as Best Cinematography.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of California, Berkeley
- Berkeley, United States
Activities and societies - Peter E. Haas Leaders Scholarship Winner, Awarded $10,000 to develop curriculum and teach classes on poetry writing, film analysis and media production at alternative high school within the Bay Area including Berkeley Technical High School.
Advance Screenwriting
• Intimately revised and edited own scripts and those of 13 student writers
• Developed character bios, story treatments, and outlines
• Collaborated in the writing of a fictional episode of Game of Thrones with cohort of 13 students
• Directed an hour live stage play reading of student written Game of Thrones episode
• Casted over 44 students as Game of throne character actors
• Intensively wrote scripts involving engaging consistent characters, strong motivations, and dramatic arcs
Advance Film and Media Production
• Wrote three 20 minute dramatic narrative screenplays
• Developed synopsis and story boards
• Revised and edit own scripts and those of 15 other student writers
• Produced own and fellow students 20 minute short films during 3 month production cycle