Thane Montgomery
Chicago
Summary
I was trained in documentary film while attending Columbia College in Chicago. I have a passion for storytelling in all forms, through all media. My professional work has spanned across feature films, documentaries, advertising, and theatrical movie trailers and TV spots. I am currently directing my first feature length documentary titled South Shore Summer here in Chicago.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Producer
Witherite Law Group
Chicago
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Established relationships with external vendors used in the production process.
- Researched new technologies and techniques related to media production processes.
- Produced engaging multimedia content for various platforms and audiences.
- Edited scripts and storyboards to ensure clarity and cohesiveness in messaging.
Digital Media Instructor
After School Matters
Chicago
09.2024 - Current
- Teach three hour sessions after teens are done with school - in our classroom in South Shore.
- We have been learning vlogging and digital media.
- I lead the children on their vlog titled "Welcome to South Shore"
Post Production Coordinator
Mattel
Burbank
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Coordinate delivery of Mattel Television content to global broadcasters and licensees.
- Work with international sales and distribution teams to fulfill broadcast deliveries on budget and on-schedule.
Assistant Editor/Coordinator
BOND
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and creative direction - doing work for studios such as HBO, Netflix, Paramount, and A24.
- Rendered high-resolution files in preparation for broadcast delivery.
- Created digital media files from various sources such as videotapes, film reels, and audio recordings.
Videographer/Editor
Spicy Green Book
Los Angeles
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Non profit organization that creates content and promotional materials for Black owned food and beverage businesses across America.
- Shoot and edit docu-style content for Black owned restaurants around Los Angeles.
- Non profit organization that creates content and promotional materials for Black owned food and beverage businesses across America.
Videographer/Editor
DOPE Movement
Los Angeles
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Non profit dedicated to creating systemic change within housing policies and initiatives in Los Angeles.
- Document work and events through video and social media content.
- Non profit dedicated to creating systemic change within housing policies and initiatives in Los Angeles.
Education
Film/Documentary -
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago07.2013
Skills
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Videography
- Documentary
- Research
- Social Media
- Team Management
- Producing
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Online Editing
Hobbies and Interests
- Documentary Film
- Fine Art
- Music Videos
- Poetry
- Fitness
- Reading
- Social Activism
Volunteer Experience
- Videographer/Editor, Spicy Green Book, Los Angeles, CA
- Videographer/Editor, DOPE Movement, Los Angeles, CA
- Videographer/Editor, Lost Boyz Inc., Chicago, IL
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Media Producer
Witherite Law Group
04.2025 - 08.2025
Digital Media Instructor
After School Matters
09.2024 - Current
Post Production Coordinator
Mattel
04.2021 - 09.2024
Videographer/Editor
Spicy Green Book
02.2021 - 02.2022
Videographer/Editor
DOPE Movement
08.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Editor/Coordinator
BOND
10.2019 - 04.2021
Film/Documentary -
Columbia College Chicago
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