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MISHAL MAHMUD

Mishal Mahmud
Los Angeles, California
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Student ID: 3519103451
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mishalma@usc.edu
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989-860-7699
Second year graduate production student in the M.F.A program of University of Southern California. Filmmaker experienced in all aspects of production including producing, editing, cinematography, production design, writing, and directing. Accomplished editor proficient in both Avid and Final Cut Pro. Strong communication and organizational skills. Extensive serving experience in the food industry which has allowed for a fully developed skill set in customer service and hospitality. In my spare time, I enjoy making video essays centered on the discussion of film. *As a student at USC, I have taken both 507 and 508. In 507, my professors were Rebekah McKendry and Phillip Schwartz. In 508, my producing professor was Carolyn Manetti and my directing professor was Michael Connors.
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Work Experience

Mad river bar & grille

Server
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

Hangge-Uppe

Server
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Education

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts English
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Jun 2015

Projects

Saath

Writer & Director
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May 2018

After an unexpected diagnosis, a young couple must grapple with a new and uncertain future.

508 short film.

God Told Me

Producer & Editor
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Apr 2018

A couple comes to terms with the tumultuous and toxic nature of their relationship.

508 short film

Rachel and Justin

Cinematographer and Production Designer
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Mar 2018

A bright-eyed college student is confronted by the racism that lurks beneath the surface of his liberal college campus.

508 short film.

The Historian

Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Editor.
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Nov 2018

A surreal look at a historian's zany thought process.

507 short film.

From Object to Person

Writer & Editor
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Jul 2017

A video essay centered on the Analysis of Agnes Varda’s timeless film: Cleo From 5 to 7.

Some Thoughts on Naked Ladies

Writer & Editor
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Jun 2017

A video essay that explores the objectification of women in the media

On Beauty

Writer & Editor
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Feb 2017

An experimental video essay about how societal beauty standards affect women.

Ghosts in the Screen

Writer & Editor
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Aug 2016

A video essay about how and why the fourth wall is broken in films and television shows.

Beyond Heroes and Villains

Writer & Editor
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Apr 2016

A video essay that explored the central themes of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.

The Social Network: The Power of a Great Film Score

Writer & Editor
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Apr 2016

A video essay exploring how the themes of The Social Network were heightened by the score of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Skills

  • Online Publishing
  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro X, Avid, Pro Tools, Movie Magic, Excel and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Film Analysis
  • Producing
  • Cinematography
  • Writing & Directing
  • Editing
  • Production Design
  • Serving and Hospitality