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GERARDO FRANCO

Who am I?

A young professional with a unique fusion of creative development and social media marketing skills. Demonstrating proficiency in areas such as video production, script coverage, bilingual communication, and short form social media platforms including Instagram Reels and TikTok. Exhibiting a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving results. Eager to apply these skills to contribute to inventive projects within the entertainment industry.

Work Experience

Jan 2022-May 2022

Buffalo 8

Creative Development Intern

My work here consisted of writing coverage for both acquired and original screenplays; as well as screenings of potential acquisitions. I provided the creative development department with additional assistance when it came to content geared towards Spanish speaking, Gen-Z, Millenial, and LGBTQ+ audiences. One of my biggest accomplishments here was being put in charge of the marketing and distribution department’s Influencer Outreach program where we would contact certain social media influencers to promote our upcoming productions to their audience. Our focus was on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. However, I took the initiative to also include TikTok influencers and introduced the department to the effectiveness of short form content as a new advertising strategy to better market towards younger audiences. From my time here, I acquired skills in coverage, office assistance, project research, outreach, emails, presentations, SLACK, Trello, Microsoft Office, social media marketing, and short form content.

Education

August 2020 - June 2022

Columbia College Chicago

B.A. in Film & Television

My coursework here was focused on writing and directing. As such, I acquired skills in cinematography, screenwriting, script coverage, story boarding, blocking, team management, and project management. Additional skills acquired during my time here includes video editing, boom mic operation, production assistance, physical production, and set management. While learning was made remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic, through Zoom and occasional in-person lectures, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4,0 GPA and made the Dean's List all four semesters that I attended.

August 2018- May 2020

Kennedy-King College

A.A. in General Studies

During my time here, much of my coursework was focused on media communications. Through student projects and college collaborations, I acquired skills in project management, basic switch boarding, video production, video editing, audio recording, producing, and directing. I made the Dean's List all four semesters that I attended and achieved the institution's highest honor of Presidential Scholar.

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TimeBomb

Gerardo Franco Jr. Demo Reel

Criminal Innocence

SCREENPLAYS

Below are examples of my work and understanding of screenplay formats. All work is protected by copyright

BLOODY CYCLES(SHORT)

In Development

After a gang member of a Chicago street gang is gunned down by a rival gang, his emotionally distraught younger brother drives to the rival gang's territory to seek revenge despite not being a gang member himself.

RED PAINT(ANIMATION)

In Development

When a little girl is killed in the crossfire of a shooting between police and a gang, a Chicago graffiti artists paints a mural in her memory while trying to avoid confrontation and arrest for vandalism.

CRIMINAL INNOCENCE(SHORT FILM)

(Completed 2020)

An undocumented inmate awaiting deportation court hearing recalls the moment ICE agents forcefully broke into his home and take him away in-front of his wife and children

Film Slate Marker

“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it...What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”

-Vincent Van Gogh

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