Gary Foster
Richmond, TX 77469 | 281-387-7601 | avidgary@icloud.com
A 40 year veteran of the film & video industry with 7+ years of classroom experience. My current objective is to find a teaching position where I can work with students and equip them with the training and knowledge that is needed to be successful in the film industry.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
✓ Digital Film Instructor at MediaTech Institute in Houston
✓ Trainer at KNBC-TV, KUHT-TV and KRIV-TV
✓ Videographer and editor for the U.S. tour of Frank, Sammy & Liza, The Ultimate Event for Showtime
Also wrote/produced the behind-the-scenes as well as editor for the first act of the performance (Sammy Davis Jr)
✓ Technical Director & Editor for the First Country Music Concert in High Definition (George Strait)
✓ Edited over 300 stories from footage gathered by film crews in the Louisiana and surrounding areas
✓ International production experience in Australia, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas Video & Post, Houston, TX
Bill Young Productions, Sugar Land
Senior Editor 1994–2016
✓ Trained and supervised all aspects of the post-production staff of 10 employees.
✓ Developed and provided critique and direction of creative content.
✓ Managed personnel, equipment, budgeting, pre-production consulting and project supervision.
✓ Seek out and identify additional sources for individuals and families.
✓ Created and maintained partnerships with production companies.
✓ Spearheaded projects
The Finishing Group, Milwaukee, WI
Senior Editor 1990 –1994
✓ Trained and supervised editors and tape operators to maximize efficiency.
✓ Designed development operational procedures and facility layouts.
✓ Itemized budgets in order to effectively maintain
Gary Foster Enterprises
Independent Contractor, Los Angeles, CA 2005 - 2016
✓ Completed diverse projects for CBS, CNN, NBC, ABC & Fox.
✓ Directed and edited movie trailers for Disney (“Blaze,” “Dick Tracy,” & “Pretty Women.) “The Wizard of Oz 50th Anniversary”, “Motown on Showtime”, “Hollywood Stars”, National “MDA jerry Lewis Labor Day
✓ Collaborated with clients to determine projects scopes and set milestones.
✓ Established close vendor relationships and negotiated and managed contracts.
Santa Fe Communication, Los Angeles, CA
Producer/Director 2005 - 2016
✓ Director
✓ Directed and edited movie trailers for Disney (“Blaze,” “Dick Tracy,” & “Pretty Women.) “The Wizard of Oz 50th Anniversary”, “Motown on Showtime”, “Hollywood Stars”, national “MDA jerry Lewis Labor Day
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✓ Established close vendor relationships and negotiated and managed contracts.
KSTP-TV, Minneapolis, MN
Director, Special Projects 1992-1984
✓ Wrote, directed, shot and edited daily segments and primetimes specials for “Good Company”, a daily talk show.
✓ Managed and trained the field production personnel.
✓ Researched current topics that were trending, for daily segments.
✓ Established close vendor relationships and negotiated and managed contracts.
✓ Prepared field equipment and set up at off-site locations.
EDUCATION
Texas Teachers Teaching Intern Certification
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX July 2016
Bachelor of Science-Radio/TV
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX August 2017