Post Office Box 1983 Grass Valley, California 95945
Introduction
Everyone tells a story everyday through their existence; I, as do a few others, take it to the next level by sharing these stories in written, visual or auditory form — that does not make me special — it makes me different; everyone is special in their own way.
As a story teller, I am focussed on the story — The story is key; the only thing that matters; without a story that is compelling and engaging, there is nothing but air and hollow words.
I tell, and retell, stories though every aspect of the creative journey; every detail and discipline effects the final product: Writing, Directing, Casting, Editing, Music, Photography, Attitude, and one's Mood — the best way to help tell the story is to have a cohesive, harmonious, and family team, which is not easy to do.
The true joy and reason for doing and being is to move the audience's emotions: joy, happiness, pain, fear, anger, and awe so that they wake up and live — that is a proper story teller's goal is, not the almighty dollar — though a few of those are not bad for one's efforts and talents, just should not be the motivating factor.
humbly yours, Gerald Martin Davenport
Personal Profile
I love entertaining, I love being entertained; the story is the key to all breaths of life — no story, no life.
Gerald Martin Davenport - Creative Professional Résumé
Specializing in LeafGuard Gutter Systems, Solatube Daylighting Systems, Solar by SunPower, Roofing, Water Harvesting, and Land Clearing. Corporate office is in Grass Valley, but we service all Northern California.
• Video production; creating spots for social media and tv broadcasting.
• Coded by hand, Maintain, and Manage ThatsByers.com landing pages for lead generation
• Provide high touch presentations utilizing technical skills in various media.
• Design Art for business media, flyers, posters, pens, signs, and more.
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, Effects Editor, and Art [posters, website, Electronic Press Kit, and the Behind-the-Scenes in Pictures Book].
• Official Selection to the 2013 Davis Film Festival.
• Worked with a very talented group for five months with a tiny budget we completed a 55 minute movie that was seen by 250 people at the Sierra Cinema’s in Grass Valley, California — there was not a dry eye in the house.
• This project is a short rendition of the 2 hour Chardonnay that I am seeking funding.
with Rob Tillitz, Double B Productions, and Wandering Eye Media
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, Camera, and Art [posters & website].
• For Access Sacramento's screenplay contest A Place Called Sacramento 2011.
• Won the “PRODUCER’S CHOICE” award.
• Won a W.A.V.E. (Western Access Video Excellence) film award by the Alliance for Community Media in April of 2012.
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, Art [posters, DVD, Electronic Press Kit, and website].
• Managed twenty-five actors and twenty crew members for twelve days in May - July 2010 at the North Star House Property, the South Fork of the American River at Coloma, and Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento.
• Completed a 10 minute and a 42 minute version.
• For Access Sacramento's screenplay contest A Place Called Sacramento 2010.
• The 42-minute premiered at the DEL ORO theater in Grass Valley on February 5, 2011.
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, Effect and Compositing Editor, and Poster Art
• Worked with twenty-five people on an eight day production throughout Sacramento and Eldorado Hills, California. Dealt with the difficulties and limited resources to give Dänna what she envisioned on screen.
• For Access Sacramento's screenplay contest A Place Called Sacramento 2012.
Written, Directed, Cinematography, and Produced by Brendan Brooks
May - September 2015
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, Line Producer, First Assistant Director, Effect and Compositing Editor, and Poster Art
• For NCTV's 'Foothill Films' event.
Additional responsibilities: Production Manager, First Assistant Director • Camera • Art [poster, dvd, website]
• For Access Sacramento's screenplay contest A Place Called Sacramento 2011.
Additional responsibilities: Effects Editor, Additional Composer, and DVD.
• For Access Sacramento's screenplay contest A Place Called Sacramento 2009.
• Won Best Technical Achievement award.
Ernie Flores (Coach Flo), Running back coach for the Nevada Union Miners in Grass Valley, talks candidly with players after the Thursday walk through practice about the upcoming Friday Night game. Sponsored by Byers.
Ernie Flores (Coach Flo), Running back coach for the Nevada Union Miners in Grass Valley, talks candidly with players after the Thursday walk through practice about the upcoming Friday Night game. Sponsored by Byers.
Ernie Flores (Coach Flo), Running back coach for the Nevada Union Miners in Grass Valley, talks candidly with players after the Thursday walk through practice about the upcoming Friday Night game. Sponsored by Byers.
Additional camera: Mackenzie Rounsfull
HONORS AND AWARDS
• 2013 - “Petite Chardonnay” Official Selection of the Davis Film Festival.
• 2012 - “Western Area Video Excellence” (W.A.V.E.) award for “the WATERING hole.”
• 2012 - Editor for “The Choice” that won “Best Picture,” 5x5 Filmmakers' Challenge, LifeFest film festival.
• 2011 - “Producer’s Choice” award for “the WATERING hole” at “a Place Called Sacramento” film festival.
• 2009 - “Best Technical Achievement” award for “Detective A” at “a Place Called Sacramento” film festival.
Avid, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop Technical Certification Degree.
Editing, Story-telling, Effects, project management, broadcast ready, Digitizing, cut to tape, Media management, and project lead. Several projects aired or are on DVD.
California State University Chico
2004
Computer Science studies along with a minor in Media Arts.
Sierra College
2001 - 2003
Associates Degrees in Liberal Arts and General Studies.
Computer Science studies with a minor in Media Arts.
