Anika Gannett-Mathews
Chicago
Summary
Versatile film crew professional with 3 years of experience. Expertise in camera operation and set design, enhancing production quality. Skilled in team coordination and problem-solving, proven by easing set logistics and reducing overhead costs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer
"What If" By Abed Burni
DePaul University
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated camera for entirety of the shoot and organized film crew for maximal set efficient
- Work with director to create an organized and precise shot list that encapsulated their visual storytelling goals
- Perfected framing compositions that evoked specific emotions or messages intended by the director.
- Setup and lead lighting and coloring for set
- Managed inventory of filming equipment, guaranteeing readiness for production
- Conducted pre-production meetings to align vision and technical requirements with project goals.
Co Cinematographer & Co Director
"Frequency" By Anika GM & Leah Stewart
Chicago, IL
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Had a limited time of 6 hours to plan, prep, and shoot a short film under the theme of "paranoia".
- Handled camera operations and setup, and shot execution for half of the shots.
- Problem solved against the time constraint to organize limited crew of only a few students and co direct a short film
- Set up and organized lighting and coloring on set
- Assisted with the editing and foley during post production
1st Assistant Camera
"The Void" By Nolan Miller, "Blue Crab" By Hyo Amano
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in camera setup and configuration for productions
- Supported cinematographers in achieving desired shot compositions by pulling focus, adjusting camera angles, and staying on top of the shotlist
- Assisted in fast and effective lens changes, camera movements, and camera setup adjustments (to and from sticks, high hat, rigs)
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring organization of camera resources and tools
- Consistently exceeded expectations for punctuality and preparedness, ensuring camera department was always ready to roll when called upon.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2028
High School Diploma -
Peak To Peak Charter School
Lafayette, Colorado05-2024
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Camera set-up, prep, and operation (Sony FS 5, Sony FX 6)
- Understanding of Camera Operation and Technical Skills (Sony FS4, Sony FX6)
- Camera maintenance and care - quick and careful lens changes, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical malfunctions
- Lighting Design: instillation of lighting rigs, Gaffing setups and proficiency in Tungsten's, LED Panels, Kino Flo, Astra lights
- Optimizing camera movement efficiency between shots
- Adaptable to the challenges and quick changes of on-set working
- Attentive and engaged throughout the entirety of set workdays
- Ability to organize a film set, to organize, produce, direct and run my own production
- Software: Basic understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Draft, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator
Timeline
Cinematographer
"What If" By Abed Burni
03.2026 - 04.2026
Co Cinematographer & Co Director
"Frequency" By Anika GM & Leah Stewart
11.2025 - 11.2025
1st Assistant Camera
"The Void" By Nolan Miller, "Blue Crab" By Hyo Amano
04.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
DePaul University
High School Diploma -
Peak To Peak Charter School