Aric Jackson Email & Phone Number

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Established a culture of responsible productivity by integrating tracking, analytics, testing andoptimization into all projects while managing ideation, development, production, and distribution fora wide collection of media programs with B2B/B2C integrated marketing campaigns.As a video producer, I also developed and evangelized online video strategy best practices• Spearheaded an optimization strategy for enterprise video content, multimedia production anddistribution• Hired, mentored and motivated a national team of multimedia designers, producers, videographers,editors, writers, and developersPlease visit www.aricjackson.comCLIENTS: Lord & Thomas FCB • PGA • Coca-Cola • TMIP • Chicago Tribune • Leo BurnettBloom School of Jazz • CRFC • ESPN • Penguin Books • Gotham Books • US ARMY • Iconoclast FilmsDreamworks • Warner Bros. • Pixar • City of Chicago • Cook County Bar Association • Wild Mouse Films

Medcor provides health navigation services to help companies reduce health-care costs and help people improve health outcomes. Medcor provides its services through on-site clinics, injury triage, mobile clinics and telemedicine. Medcor operates transparently and without conflicts of interest. Medcor clients include large, medium and small companies, private and public firms, from a range of industries. Medcor operates in urban, suburban and rural settings throughout the United States and Canada.

Greater Chicago Area

As producer I initiated, coordinated and supervised all aspects of the motion-picture process for the feature length film "EN ALGUN LUGAR." This including creative, financial, schedule, technological and administrative processes. I also supervised the talent and crafts both in front and behind the camera with focus aimed at the provisions of their collective bargaining agreements and personal service contracts."En Algun Lugar" (A Place to Be) starring Andrew Saenz (Chicago PD, Sirens), Nelson Rodriguez (Men On the Verge of a His-Panic Breakdown) and Written/Directed by Tadeo Garcia (On the Downlow). Synopsis:Set against the background of a broken U.S. immigration system, En Algun Lugar is a love story between two young men, Abel & Diego. When tragedy strikes and Diego's immigration status is revealed, Abel and Diego discover the power of love during uncertain times.Please visit: www.enalgunlugarmovie.com

Greater Chicago Area

As the video producer, I oversee the ideation, development, production, and distribution of a wide variety of short-form video content to serve in the core mission of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.Responsibilities Include:- Storyboard, allocate resources, set deadlines and select optimal forms of media for projects- Plan video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations- Transports, assembles and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions- Operates video cameras on Impact location or external locations- Capturing and importing media- Organizing raw media- Editing footage and sound files- Creating static and motion graphics- Adding music/voice-over/sfx,- Manage video library- Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties- Maintains equipment inventory- Edits video segments on a variety of digital formats.- Work independently, as well as part of a creative team to establish project deliverables- Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of multimedia content- Collaborate with creative directors and producers to flesh out the creative vision and then execute- Develop production schedules

Greater Chicago Area

As lead creative I oversaw the ideation, development, production and distribution of a wide variety of short form media content with a focus aimed at B2B/B2C integrated marketing campaignsAs video producer I developed and evangelized online video strategy best practices• Spearheaded an optimization strategy for enterprise video content, multimedia production anddistribution• Hired, mentored and motivated a national team of multimedia designers, producers, videographers,editors, writers, and developers​Please visit www.wildmousefilms.com

Greater Chicago Area

As producer, director and editor for "My Hometown" we pay tribute and homage to Brian Grilli's hometown of Lansing, IL; a small suburb outside of Chicago, IL. Both Brian and Aric provide visual cues and melodic hints of Springsteen, Mellencamp and the Eagles evoking a a feel-good nostalgic vibe to propel audiences to remember their hometown.Click Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiH9Mwhv0P8

Chicago, Il

Supervised the development, design, production and post-production of the CCBA's centennial video: "Lawyers for Justice | Advocates for Change" Coordinated video production process by providing project direction for shooting, editing and duplication process, including planning and management of project time lines. Provided consultation and recommendations related to media promotions and resources.Monitored and provided recommendations for department and production budgets.

Chicago, Il

COWL GIRL - 2015Written by: Anna Capunay & Carlo Lorenzo GarciaDirected by: Carlo Lorenzo Garcia & Aric JacksonStarring: Yunuen Pardo, Tom Dreesen, David Pasquesi, Monte LaMonte, Preston Tate Jr., Karen Estrada, Lorena Diaz, Sandra Marquez, Austin O'Brien, and Richard Cotovsky. Format: 25 minute Short Film (Spec Pilot) Synopsis: Cowl Girl always wears a Batman cowl, masking herself from the outside world. Will her friend, Jason and the intriguing nephew of her arch-enemy, Alex be able to get her to break out of her shell? If you like 80's pop culture, Pee-wee Herman, sci-fi and comic book heroes, then this is the show for you! This is a love letter to kids who grew up in the 80's and remember what real cartoons, music, and super heroes were like back in the day. Cowl Girl is based on the stage play by Anna Capunay, an amazing writer and fan girl in her own right. Production Status: Post-Production IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3685192/Website: http://www.cowlgirltv.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CowlGirlTwitter: https://twitter.com/CowlGirlTVYouTube: http://bit.ly/CowlGirlYouTube

United States

Collaborated in the creative design and media production process to effectively communicate Unite4:Good's goals and mission. Coordinated video production process by providing project direction for shooting, editing and duplication process, including planning and management of project time lines. Provided consultation and recommendations related to media promotions and resources.Monitored and provided recommendations for department and production budgets.Planed and facilitated studio and field-based video production including camera operation, editing, set and lighting design and audio production.Provided a variety of video products and formats for broadcasting, DVD/BluRay distribution, web casting, video streaming; provided insight and support for strategically maximizing YouTube video posts.Planed, wrote and produced scripts; executed professional videos to communicate educational, inspiring and engaging stories to increase awareness and support.Worked cross functionally to offer media production support for all areas of the Marketing and Communications department.Collaborated in the creative design and media production process to effectively communicate Unite4:Good's mission and engage internal and external stakeholders.Searched, identified and consulted on the use of external resources (e.g. video production agency, freelancers, talent, etc.).Provided support for regional and annual events.

Greater Chicago Area

Wrote and developed scripts, met with clients, created budgets, mocked-up schedules, hired talent and a crew and determined all of the necessary logistics, steps and locations to get the video done on budget and produced.

Greater Chicago Area

Supervised the development, design, production and post-production of the feature length film "Older Children"​Coordinated the film production process by providing project direction for shooting, editing and duplication process, including planning and management of project time lines. Provided consultation and recommendations related to media/public promotions and resources.Developed and Monitored and provided recommendations for department and production budgets."Older Children"​ Privileged, over-educated, and indecisive twenty-somethings stumble slowly - and not so surely - towards adulthood.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2236214/

Greater Chicago Area

Man of Steel - LOCATIONS

Greater Chicago Area

Man of Steel

Greater Chicago Area

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Greater Chicago Area

Covered breaking news in the Chicago-area and attending major news events of national interest in the Chicago market, including the 2008 Presidential election and other political events.Gathered news elements, interviews and video, researched stories, set up interviews, produced live segments and set up guests and brainstormed segment ideasCoached guests in preparation for live segments and on-camera appearances.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Digital Cinema

Master of Science and Master of Fine Arts in Digital Cinema

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film/Video; Communications

B.A. in Film/Video and Communications