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Madison, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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About Kurt Sensenbrenner
His work can be seen on some of the most influential platforms including peacock, PBS, and More Perfect Union. In 2017, his debut feature length documentary "From Mass to the Mountain" aired on PBS and helped cause legislative change in Eastern Panama–where the documentary takes place.Sensenbrenner is a two time Telly Award winner, one for his aerial cinematography work while coordinating and filming air-to-air wildfire fighting operations in Texas and one for Education and Training for his work as a video producer at the AOPA Air Safety Institute.In 2022, a short documentary he directed, produced, and edited about bio-indicating butterflies won best in category at the National Geographic Santiago Wild Film Festival. The documentary was acquired by a distributor, the details of which are not yet public. Sensenbrenner’s most recent collaborations have been with FilmRise, Starts With US, and the Patton Veterans Project.
Kurt Sensenbrenner's Current Company Details
Freelance
Freelance Director, Producer, Cinematographer
Kurt Sensenbrenner Work Experience Details
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Freelance
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Freelance Director Of PhotographyHinckley Productions Dec 2024 - Dec 2024Madison, Wi, UsLit, shot, and recorded sound for promotional interviews/testimonials. Shot on three cameras (Sony FX9, FS7) -
Freelance Director Of PhotographyIndependent Documentary Sep 2024 - Oct 2024- Established the look of a feature hybrid documentary about adoption in the United States- Collaborated with the director/producer on lighting, camera, and lens choices- Hired and managed freelancers for on-location shoots- Advised director/producer on production budgets and timelines
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Series Creator, Director, ProducerGrant Funded Indpendent Production Mar 2020 - Sep 2024- Created an animated-documentary series about living with a rare disorder- Successfully pitched series to a sponsor to fund two seasons with a third in negotiations- Hired and managed animators, composers, and sound designers- Developed and executed a multi-year impact campaign that involved 30+ in-person events at universities, camps, and conferences
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Director Of PhotographyPeninsula Television Mar 2024 - Aug 2024- Operated as a one-person crew for over 20 two-camera, sit-down interviews including lighting, sound recording, and camera operating- Lighting had to match an established look -
Director Of PhotographyMore Perfect Union Jun 2024 - Jul 2024Washington, Dc, Us- For three episodes I operated as a one-person crew including lighting, sound recording, and camera operating- Producer conducted the interview remotely -
Director Of PhotographyStarts With Us Dec 2023 - Dec 2023- Collaborated with the director, producers, camera operators, and sound recordists to capture a 14-person roundtable discussion- Project utilized verite techniques during long takes which required a lot of communication between camera operators, boom ops, and ACs- Subject matter centered around sensitive and very personal topics, hiring a crew with emotional intelligence was essential -
Freelance Director, Producer, Director Of Photography, EditorAopa Aug 2023 - Oct 2023Frederick, Md, Us- Pitched two documentary short concepts about recent nonfatal aviation accidents- Conducted research, performed interviews, coordinated with freelance crews and on-camera participants- Recommended a budget and maintained that budget and established deadlines throughout- Hired and managed freelance crew- Completed all aspects of post-production including editing, graphics, and color correction -
Director Of PhotographyMore Perfect Union Jul 2023 - Jul 2023Washington, Dc, UsSingle crew member gig: Hired to light, run sound, and conduct formal interviews for multiple short documentaries/news stories
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Freelance Director, Producer, Director Of Photography, EditorAopa Mar 2023 - May 2023Frederick, Md, Us- Video earned two Telly Awards, one for Aerial Cinematography and one for Education & Training- Hired to establish the look, feel, and tone for a new educational docu-series- Directed on-camera talent and conducted all interviews- Coordinated air-to-air operations- Hired and managed freelance crew- Completed all aspects of post-production including editing, graphics, and color correction
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Freelance Director, Producer, Director Of Photography, EditorSelf-Employed May 2022 - Nov 2022- This documentary short won the category at the Santiago Wild Film Festival hosted by National Geographic- I found and researched a story about two high school students in rural Panama who’re studying bio-indicating butterflies in the rainforests around their house- Hired and managed freelance crew- Maintained budget and logistics for the international crew during a five day shoot in the rainforest- This documentary short was picked up by a distributor (not yet public)
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Video Producer, Air Safety InstituteAopa Oct 2017 - Feb 2022Frederick, Md, Us- Conducted all aspects of professional-level video pre-production, production, and post-production including subject matter research, writing and editing narration scripts, storyboarding, casting, logistics, shooting, directing, lighting, sound recording, and video editing.- Applied the most appropriate creative process of storytelling through the art of filmmaking including artistic treatment, tone, and style (instructional or how-to, documentary, interviews, case studies, animations, etc.).- Worked independently or as part of a small video crew, depending on project needs.- Proficient in post-production: graphics, sound editing, color correction, and music licensing- Maintained and operated video, audio, lighting, video-editing software, and other related equipment.
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Director, Producer, Cinematographer, EditorIndependent Documentary Feature Jan 2011 - Sep 2017- For this documentary feature, I found, researched, and captured a story about rainforest conservation and freshwater issues in rural Panama- Coordinated travel logistics and crews for weeklong shoots in the rainforests of Eastern Panama- Collaborated with translators and local community members- Organized and conducted all outreach and engagement strategies- Feature was picked up by PBS for broadcast
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Freelance Camera OperatorTraversing Films, Llc Aug 2017 - Aug 2017• Shot verite scenes of radio DJs from "Hot 97" learning to cook for Hispanic Heritage Month• Collaborated with a second camera operator, sound recordist, and producer in the field
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Freelance Camera OperatorNot For Resale, Llc Jul 2017 - Jul 2017Shot verite, b-roll, and interviews for a feature documentary about video game stores and culture.
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First Assistant CameraAnn Inc. (Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft & Lou & Grey) Jul 2017 - Jul 2017New York, Ny, Us• Pulled focus, built a wireless monitor and follow focus for a RED -
Freelance Camera OperatorInstitue Of Culinary Education Jun 2017 - Jun 2017• Captured verite scenes with NFL Jets players for a “doc-style” promotional video • Shot and captured sound under little direction in the field• Project was shot on my Sony FS7 and Canon L series lenses
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Freelance Camera OperatorSuite Spot Llc Jun 2017 - Jun 2017New York, Ny, Us• Captured video with Bill Murray for New York Times Talks• Built and trouble shot a four camera set up in the field in time for the live stream• Took live direction during the stream as the action happened -
Freelance Camera OperatorNasdaq Mar 2017 - Mar 2017New York, Ny, Us• Covered the opening bell and a daily operations in the new offices in Philadelphia• Event was captured on a Sony FS7 with Sony lenses -
Freelance Camera OperatorSandenwolff Mar 2017 - Mar 2017Brooklyn, Ny, Us● Captured verite scenes with girl scouts and scout leaders for a “doc-style” promotional video ● Interviewed girls scouts and leaders on the events of the day ● Project was shot on two Canon C100 mkII with Canon lenses -
Freelance Camera OperatorTraversing Films, Llc Dec 2016 - Dec 2016• Shot interviews and b-roll in a two camera setup• Project was shot on two Sony A7s II on Canon lenses
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Freelance Camera OperatorBarbara Kopple Dec 2016 - Dec 2016• Shot verite footage of Sharon Jones' memorial service• Project was shot on a Sony FS7 with Canon L series lenses
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Freelance Camera OperatorSandenwolff Inc. Aug 2016 - Nov 2016• Shot interviews and b-roll in a two camera setup• Project was shot on two Canon C100's with Ninja Blades on Cannon lenses
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1St AcComedy Central Jul 2016 - Jul 2016New York, Us• Pulled focus, swapped lenses and media, and assisted three operators in the field• Delegated tasks to a second AC and camera PA• Project was shot on three Sony F5 cameras -
Freelance Camera OperatorHerman Miller Mar 2016 - Mar 2016Zeeland, Mi, Us• Internal video for corporate• Operated B-cam and also built sliders, jibs, etc.• Project was shot on a two Canon C100 mkII with Canon glass -
Assistant CameraSuite Spot Llc Feb 2016 - Feb 2016New York, Ny, UsPromo content for Coach shot on a Sony FS7 with a Atomos Shogun on Zeiss primes
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Assistant CameraComedy Central Sep 2015 - Sep 2015New York, Us• Built cameras and pulled focus for a Comedy Central Digital pilot series• Project was shot on two Sony F5s with Canon EF lenses
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Freelance Camera OperatorSuite Spot Llc Jul 2015 - Jul 2015New York, Ny, Us• Project was a Coca-Cola focus group commercial shot on two Sony EX3's
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Freelance Camera OperatorSuite Spot Llc May 2015 - May 2015New York, Ny, Us• Shot contestant auditions for "The Amazing Race" on CBS• Interviewed prospective contestants• I shot the auditions on a Sony EX1 with a Diva light
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Assistant CameraOriginal Productions May 2015 - May 2015Burbank, Ca, Us• Business reality show for the Oxygen network titled "Quit Your Day Job"• Checked all gear in and out daily, swapped media, changed lenses, changed batteries, and staged lights for multiple crews in the field• Project was shot on ten Canon C300's with 17-120mm servo lenses -
Freelance Camera OperatorCnbc Mar 2015 - Mar 2015Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us• Shot documentary-style content for a series titled, "The Profit"• 2-camera shoot required communication and flexibility• Project was shot on Canon C-100s with Ninja 2 external recorders on Canon lenses -
Freelance Camera Operator / AcIndependent Webseries Mar 2015 - Mar 2015• Responsible for changing lenses, pulling focus, staging camera gear, and framing shots.• Project was a comedy webseries shot on a Blackmagic Cinema and a Blackmagic Pocket with Minolta primes
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Freelance Camera Operator / AcThe Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Mar 2015 - Mar 2015• Responsible for changing lenses, pulling focus, staging camera gear, and framing shots.• Project was a Doritos commercial shot on an Arri Alexa XT with Cooke prime lenses
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1St Assistant Camera2X4 Productions Nov 2014 - Nov 2014• Responsible for changing lenses, pulling focus, and staging camera gear, lighting equipment, etc.• Project was a feature fiction shot on a Canon C500 with an Odyssey 7Q external recorder/monitor -
CinematographerIndependent Documentary Filmmaker - Reference Upon Request Feb 2014 - Oct 2014• About a dance choreographer teaching modern dance to male prisoners in upstate NY• Primary camera for vérité and interviews• Won Best Student Documentary at Cannes in 2015
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Graduate Research AssistantHofstra University Jan 2014 - Aug 2014Hempstead, Ny, UsOur research team interviewed witnesses of Hurricane Sandy, specifically citizens of Long Beach, NY that chose not to evacuate. As the only videographer on the team, I ran lighting, sound, and camera for each interview and managed/archived the media in post-production. The interviews are then transcribed and sent to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. -
Graduate Research AssistantHofstra University Jan 2013 - May 2014Hempstead, Ny, Us• Produced, wrote, shot, and edited promotional videos for Hofstra University's School of Communication website• Interviewed award-winning undergraduate and graduate students
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Producer/CinematographerJv Films May 2013 - Jun 2013• Collaborated with the director during a six week safari shoot in Uganda• Primary camera for multiple interviews, secondary camera for capturing cutaways• Project was a short documentary shot on a Canon Vixia HF21
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Production AssistantCbs News Oct 2012 - Oct 2012New York, UsFor the 2nd Presidential Debate of 2012:• Staged lighting equipment (Kino Flos, Divas, Celebs, etc.)• Troubleshot lighting issues• Shadowed cameramen in the field -
Post-Production/Administrative Intern371 Productions Jun 2012 - Aug 2012Milwaukee, Wisconsin, UsOutreach and Engagement• Submitted our feature documentary "As Goes Janesville" to festivals/screenings• Learned social media tactics -
Special Investigations And Documentary Unit InternCnn Sep 2010 - Dec 2010Atlanta, Us- Designed and submitted several documentary pitches for approval(One of which was approved for air)- Assisted in the research, production, and editing of multi-length pieces for air- Worked in five different departments both in studios and out in the field- Co-produced a short length documentary for Anderson Cooper's AC360(Titled: “American Slaves: Hiding in Plain Sight”)
Kurt Sensenbrenner Skills
Final Cut Pro
I News
Video Editing
Videography
Video Production
Editing
Camera
Documentaries
Documentary
Shooting
Video
Final Cut Studio
Film Production
Producing
Pre Production
Lighting
Directing
Cinematography
Film
Post Production
Sound
Photography
Dvd Studio Pro
Avid
Kurt Sensenbrenner Education Details
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Hofstra UniversityDocumentary Studies & Production -
University Of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeDocumentary Film
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