Robert Bell III

ROBERT BELL - •- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Exceptionally talented and creative writer/editor across diverse entertainment and media platforms. Background and experience in script writing and editing for feature film, television and web content. Expertise in film and video projects from development to post production. Detail and task-oriented professional with ability to work independently, and as part of a team. Skills  Exceptional writer  Video editing  Deadline-driven  Pitch expert  Search engine optimization  Screenwriting  Story editing  Grammar usage PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching Consultant, Art League of Ocean City, Ocean City Maryland March 2019 The mission of the Art League of Ocean City is to promote artistic expression and appreciation for the local creative arts community. The League sponsors the Annual Ocean City Film Festival. As a teaching Consultant, I facilitated a workshop entitled, “Crafting the Cinematic Narrative” for participants attending the 2019 Ocean City Maryland Film Festival. The 90-minute course was designed to help aspiring filmmakers create a full treatment, or outline for a feature length movie through exercises, techniques and visual references. Participants learned the major components of story-telling and created a beginning, middle and end structure for a feature film. An invitation has been extended to continue as a teaching Consultant for future festivals. Content Creator Consultant, Kreativ Branding, Philadelphia, PA April 2018 – Current Kreativ Branding is a brand management and content design company focused on aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build and/or expand their social media presence. As Content Creator Consultant, I oversee all phases of video production for branded content of a high performance gym training NBA and NFL athletes. I create shot lists, scout locations and prepare the set for on-site location shooting to optimize story visualization. I write, edit and produce stories for multiple visual platforms and supervise post production processes including editing, dubbing and color correction. I edit footage to create videos for multi mediation platforms. I have operated Sony Alpha series cameras during shooting. I promote the company by building and maintaining positive relationships with clients through acquired interpersonal and communication skills. Contributing Writer Consultant, FanSided Inc., Chicago, IL November 2018 – Current FanSided is fandom-focused network of over 300 websites dedicated to bringing together fans of sports lifestyle and entertainment to share their common passion. As Contributing Writer Consultant, I research, pitch and create specialized content for "Netflix Life" that reflect its unique sensibilities. Published content includes briefs, features and general content articles on subjects such as Netflix Originals, critically acclaimed films and socially conscious documentaries. I develop and produce images and layout to ensure creative presentation. Staff Writer Consultant, Morementum Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA January 2016 – Current Morementum Entertainment is a multi-platform production company founded to create a greater degree of creativity with “momentum” – which is the brain work for the advancement of creativity and story-telling, as well as an essential element of life itself. As Staff Writer Consultant, I author film and television analysis articles, listicles and opinion pieces. I conduct Q&A style phone interviews with industry professionals to create articles that inform and encourage aspiring creatives to join the entertainment industry. Additionally, I create informational copy and blog posts and edit/proof documents for ultimate grammatical presentation. I monitor and follow through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories. I have written feature pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure creative presentation. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Writing for Cinema, Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, CA 2015 Graduate Cum Laude OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS  Dean’s List, Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, CA (2014-15)  Academic Tutor, Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana, CA (2014-15)  Damn Fine Film Award, Political Documentary: Bern, Ocean City Maryland Film Festival (2017)  Writer/Editor/Director/Producer, Hoop, a full-length feature film (2018)  Official Selection, Hoop, 33rd Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (2018)  Best Featurette, Hoop, Metro TV/Film Award (2018)