Michael Curtis, Mfa Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, & 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘒-12 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴.Reports to the Head of Video Production manages budgets up to $150k, and directs production teams in crafting impactful educational content for more than 20 million K-12 students worldwide. Partners with Fortune 500 stakeholders to deliver engaging programming.▪ Spearheaded the creation of captivating educational content for global audiences, overseeing the production process from concept to delivery, resulting in dynamic viewing experiences across the globe.▪ Led the development of innovative production strategies and filmmaking processes; managed video production crews and post-production vendors; optimized resources and maximized efficiencies for 100% of project deliverables. ▪ Authored compelling concept and creative briefs and scripts; provided expert guidance in casting, directing, screenwriting, and editing to create meaningful storytelling that increased viewership and enriched learning experiences.▪ Established a video production team in collaboration with internal stakeholders, steering its expansion to 9 members; increased sales and enhanced content quality, boosting audience engagement and corporate partnerships by 30%.▪ Provided mentorship and constructive feedback to staff producers to nurture and grow creative talent across the team.▪ Pioneered a comprehensive reimagining of video content, yielding notable improvements in production quality, viewership metrics, and satisfaction rates among corporate partners and students within the first 6 months.▪ Oversaw end-to-end development and creative direction for hundreds of productions, concepts, scripts, animation projects, and final edits, leading to superior production value, cost savings, and impact for flagship creative programs.

𝘚𝘊𝘛𝘊 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴.Reported to the Dean of the School of Film and powered student skill mastery and academic success by spearheading curriculum development and re-imagining a holistic approach for post-production classes across a regional technical college film program.▪ Revamped post-production curriculum and launched comprehensive training in industry-standard editing tools and processes, resulting in a 25% increase in enrollment and heightened levels of student satisfaction.▪ Implemented hands-on projects encompassing color correction, sound recording, Foley sound design, and multi-cam editing, equipping students with practical industry skills and igniting interest in post-production careers.▪ Introduced an innovative post-production curriculum, instructing multiple courses to empower aspiring filmmakers with state-of-the-art skills and industry perspectives, improving learning outcomes and boosting student engagement.▪ Provided mentorship and creative guidance to film students and cultivated a growth mindset culture within this specialized academic community.▪ Served as a producer, director, cinematographer, and drone pilot for university productions, modeling a diverse range of filmmaking capabilities to ensure project execution while inspiring and educating students through real-world projects.

Atlanta, Ga

𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩, 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺, & 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵.Reported to the senior manager of Video Operations, with budgets ranging from 10K to 60K. Guided national field production teams through high-profile video projects, ensuring seamless execution and cost-saving strategies while upholding the highest quality standards.▪ Executed end-to-end production of flagship content across diverse mediums, including internal channels, social media, and broadcast; conceived, wrote, directed, edited, and produced to exceed organizational and audience engagement targets. ▪ Managed cross-functional creative teams and external vendors, streamlining logistical operations to achieve strategic objectives in alignment with brand standards.▪ Engaged with Corporate Communications, Branding, and Marketing teams to conceptualize and produce impactful content, leveraging strategic insights and expertise to drive engagement and enhance brand visibility across campaigns.▪ Led the creation of 60+ fundraising video spots including the American Cancer Society's 100th Anniversary, managing all stages from script development, casting, filming, and editing through final delivery for multiple platforms.

Atlanta, Georgia

𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘣 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.Managed all facets of a profitable brick-and-mortar post-production facility, supervising full-time staff and freelance professionals, resulting in the expansion from a one-person operation to a thriving boutique creative firm.▪ Delivered award-winning turnkey broadcast and corporate productions, including 100+ movie promos for major franchises across TBS, TNT, and TNT Latin America, creating budget-conscious delivery of quality content for a diverse clientele.▪ Optimized production workflows and vendor coordination, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact video content, driving enhanced brand engagement and client satisfaction.▪ Oversaw the creation and execution of compelling web and social media content, leveraging storytelling prowess and creative direction to captivate audiences and drive digital platform engagement.▪ Produced impactful documentary and image pieces for clients like GE, Accenture, McKesson, and MasterCard, showcasing a deep understanding of brand identities and communication strategies to deliver tailored visual narratives.