Sean A. Thompson
Based in Pella, Iowa, USA
I'm Sean Thompson, a cinnematographer and videographer from the Midwest. I recently, after six years of service in the U.S. Airforce, graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with an Associate's of Arts degree.
I have always been a film fanatic from Gladiator to Star Wars to Tarantino; but it wasn't until after my first film class (Introduction to Film) that I became interested in the process of filming and cinematography.
My fascination with filming is due to my drive to work with a team towards a vision. Something about being a small part in a large whole is intriguing to me.
Videos are a large part of my life whether I am using them to educate myself, escape from reality, or even just for a good belly laugh. That's why I want to help you document moments or ideas that can allow other people to utilize this art form in the way they deem necessary.
Experience
Iowa Veteran’s Perspective - Producer
January 2020 – May 2020
Filmed interviews with veterans, edited footage of interviews, location scouting, crafted schedules
DMACC Theatre – Stage Manager
2019 A Midnight Dreary ; 2020 Guys & Dolls
Recorded choreography for actors to use for practice outside of rehearsal, continued an upbeat production morale, fostered communication between actors, director, and production team, maintained a stage manager’s promptbook that contained the created documents: contact lists, rehearsal schedule, master calendar, photo-copied script, detailed account of choreography and blocking, shift plot charts, lighting diagrams, lighting and sound cue list, production meeting notes, announcements for the callboard, properties list, audition forms, to do lists
U.S. Air Force – Aircraft Hydraulic Technician
May 2011 – October 2017
Staff Sergeant Honorable Discharge
Inspected and performed maintenance on hydraulic systems on 48 aircrafts valued at $10 billion dollars
Collaborated as part of maintenance team on inspections and maintenance on 4 aircrafts supporting 3 training flights enabling 15 thousand pounds of cargo and air drops
Recipient of the Air Force Achievement Medal for outstanding maintenance of another section hydraulic component saving $12.5 thousand and 30 days in contractor delays
Promoted 6 months early for going above and beyond position needs taking on 3 additional duties.