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Summary

  • Highly motivated, knowledgeable motion picture professional with independent interdisciplinary film studies degree and over a decade of hands-on work
  • Achievement-oriented, efficient filmmaker with extensive experience in independent and low-budget production
  • Exceptional written, verbal and visual communication skills, with history of academic, journalistic and entertainment writing, as well as business correspondence, graphic design, video editing and directing.
  • Effective organizer, having conceived and executed short- and feature-length motion picture productions, media education courses, and arts events.

Experience

OxRock Productions, LLC

United States
2005 - Present
Founder, Filmmaker 

Founded OxRock Productions in 2005 to produce independent films and corporate/industrial videos.  Reorganized the company as an LLC in 2010 before entering a joint-venture to produce a feature film.

 

Since its founding, OxRock Productions has produced or contributed to dozens of short films and videos, as well as to long-form documentaries and independent feature films.  The company is listed on IMDB, where its most notable credits can be found.

Mark Jaffee Film Fund

Baltimore, MD, United States
Apr 2011 - Present
Producer - Development 

The Mark Jaffee Film Fund finances and produces marketable low-budget films by up-and-coming independent filmmakers.

Description of Work:

Reviews feature film treatment and screenplay submissions.

Assesses screenplays, filmmakers, proposed budgets and schedules for feasibility and marketability.

Advises the Mark Jaffee Film Fund on motion picture selection and development.

SunDeis Student Film Festival

Waltham, MA, United States
2003 - 2005
Founder 

Founded the SunDeis Student Film Festival, and served on its executive committee for two years while a student at Brandeis University.  At that time, festival guests included producers Stan Brooks and Marshall Herskovitz, director Sam Weisman, and professionals from the regional film industry.

Jewish Theatre Workshop

Baltimore, MD, United States
2008 - 2010
Treasurer 

In addition to directing theater productions and functioning as the group's multimedia advisor, Arnon manages the Jewish Theatre Workshop's finances. During his tenure, Arnon executed the organization's first fiscal policy review, and implemented fiscal accountability measures for show-specific expenditures.

Carroll Community College

MD, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Adjunct Professor - Communications 

Taught introductory video postproduction course, with a focus on Adobe Creative Suite software.

Newbury College

Brookline, MA, United States
2006 - 2007
Adjunct Professor of Communications 

Adjunct Professor in Communications Department, teaching courses in advanced postproduction, mass media writing, and performance.

Gann Academy

Waltham, MA, United States
Aug 2001 - Jun 2007
Film Teacher 

Teacher of film history and video production for grades 9-12.

 

While at Gann, Arnon developed both year-long and trimester-long film history and production curriculae.  Recently, one of Arnon's former students was hired to teach film courses at Gann.

Shoshana S. Cardin School

Baltimore, MD, United States
Nov 2009 - May 2010
Guest Teacher 

Engages in non-traditional education by teaching high school students to use video as a means of interpreting narrative religious texts.

Additional Experience

Starbucks Coffee Company

Baltimore, MD, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2011
Barista 
If only it were possible to list in the "references" section all of the customers whose morning routine included the Starbucks at Quarry Lake.  Many of them would agree with the district manager, who commended Arnon for the "Enthusiastically Satisfied Customers" who would call her to praise him.  Some of Arnon's customers have even employed his services on video and media projects.

Education

Brandeis University

2001 - 2005
BA, Philosophy & IIM Film Studies

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Philosophy and Film Studies.  The Film Studies degree is an independent interdisciplinary major which included coursework from a broad range of University departments and disciplines.  Since 2005, the University has introduced a formal Film Studies major.

Technical

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Adobe Creative Suite

(Expert)
5-6 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Microsoft Office Suite 2007

(Advanced)
<1 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Gorilla 5 - Production Management Software

(Rockstar)
5-6 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Production management program from Jungle Software.

 

Used early versions to manage short and feature productions.

Currently beta-testing latest version for Jungle Software.

Accolades

Honors:

 

  • Green Apron Award (Starbucks) - 2011
  • MUG Award (Starbucks) - Various Years
  • Brandeis University Alumni Association Leadership Award – 2005

 

Film Festivals:

·        Rappahannock Film Festival

o    Official Selection, 2008, 2009

·        Rosebud Film Festival

o    Official Selection, 2008

·        The Madison Jewish Film Festival

o    Official Selection, 2008

·        The Jewish Film Challenge

o    Audience Award Winner, Contest Grand Prize Winner, Feb. 2008

·        OurStage.com Video Contest

o    Multiple Contest Finalists, including #1 Short Film, Feb. 2008

·        Cloud 9 Film Festival

o    Official Selection, Finalist Nominee

·        SunDeis Student Film Festival 2004-2006

o    28 Nominations, 4  Wins (including Best Short Film and Best Actor in a Comedic Role)

 

 

References

Kai Ephron

(Superior)
Producer Kai Media 3234593919

Arnon worked for Mr. Ephron as Production Manager on the indie feature, "Benjamin Troubles", which Mr. Ephron produced and directed.

Mark Jaffee

(Peer)
Producer Mark Jaffee Films, LLC 917-838-0760

Arnon produced and directed "A Modest Suggestion", on which Mr. Jaffee served as executive producer.

Sarah Schlow

(Superior)
Manager Starbucks Coffee Company (410) 415-5769