I am a photographer and videographer with a passion for the outdoors. I seek projects that combine my love for sincere documentary stories with wilderness recreation and conservation. After attending Interlochen Arts Academy for viola performance, I now study at DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts to pursue a B.F.A. in Documentary Film. Most of my free time is spent doing, planning, researching, and otherwise thinking about ultra-running. I have competed in races across the Midwest up to the 100k distance.
I also produce compositional ambient music, inspired by my traditional classical music education. My work is available for licensing on Music Vine, purchase on Bandcamp, or streaming on all major platforms.
Contact Email: difrancev@gmail.com
Vincent DiFrancesco
Documentary Filmmaker and Photographer
Documentary Filmmaker and Photographer
Media creator with a passion for endurance sports and the outdoors seeking
collaboration with an outdoor brand or conservation organization.
collaboration with an outdoor brand or conservation organization.
EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
BFA in Film and Television, Documentary. GPA 3.9 Expected June 2023
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
BFA in Film and Television, Documentary. GPA 3.9 Expected June 2023
EXPERIENCE
Wilderness Conservation Intern, Siskiyou Mountain Club; OR/CA 6/2022 - 8/2022
• Completed 500 hours of trail maintenance with axes and bucking saws
• Backpacked in wilderness areas for periods of 8 days
• Created photo essay documenting the work of the WCC
• Completed 500 hours of trail maintenance with axes and bucking saws
• Backpacked in wilderness areas for periods of 8 days
• Created photo essay documenting the work of the WCC
Documentary Director/Cinematographer, God Willing; AZ/Mexico, 7/2021 - 2/2022
• Coordinated pre-production remotely with producers
• Evaluated locations in Mexico and Arizona
• Obtained interview and verité footage
• Assisted in translating interview text, organized footage, edited final film
• Attended screenings at Chicago Cineyouth and Premiere Film Festivals
• Coordinated pre-production remotely with producers
• Evaluated locations in Mexico and Arizona
• Obtained interview and verité footage
• Assisted in translating interview text, organized footage, edited final film
• Attended screenings at Chicago Cineyouth and Premiere Film Festivals
Photography/Web Intern, City Beat Magazine; Cincinnati, OH, 9/2019 - 12/2019
• Received and photographed assignments, including Fall Edition cover
• Pitched, wrote, and photographed two original articles for publication
• Gathered images and created HTML code for slideshows on WordPress
• Received and photographed assignments, including Fall Edition cover
• Pitched, wrote, and photographed two original articles for publication
• Gathered images and created HTML code for slideshows on WordPress
Studio Intern, Music Resource Center; Cincinnati, OH, 12/2018 - 8/2019
• Produced four documentary-style promotional films
• Coordinated with staff to create content reflecting outreach goals
• Edited livestreamed video for Valentines Day fundraising event
• Produced four documentary-style promotional films
• Coordinated with staff to create content reflecting outreach goals
• Edited livestreamed video for Valentines Day fundraising event
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Languages: English, Spanish
Software: Mac and Windows; Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
Lightroom Classic; Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X; Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Hardware: Sony FS7 owner, operator; experience with Sony Alpha, Canon DSLRS
Languages: English, Spanish
Software: Mac and Windows; Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
Lightroom Classic; Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X; Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Hardware: Sony FS7 owner, operator; experience with Sony Alpha, Canon DSLRS