Writer, Director, Editor, Jordan X. Waterworth is on a lifelong journey to master the art of storytelling. Earning his undergraduate degree in Film from Suffolk University, Jordan is forever fascinated by the moving image, where visuals, sound, and movement come together to create an immersive experience that can be both a work of art and a force for good. Achieving this takes levels of passion, creativity, and dedication that Jordan strives to bring to every project. Whether leading a production or part of a team, Jordan is always eager to work with uniquely driven people to bring the impossible to life.
Production Planning, Directing, Lighting Design, Cinematography, Sound Mixing, Grip, Slating, Script Supervision
Canon C200, C100 and DSLRs, Panasonic Cameras, Fresnel and Panel LED Lights, Zoom F4 Field Mixer, DJI Phantom 3 Drone
Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition) Final Cut Pro, AVID Media Composer, Sony Vegas, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher)
Screenwriting, Journalistic Writing, Creative Writing, Copyediting, Research and Analysis
Develop Story Concepts and Scripts, Shot Plans, Storyboards.
Organize and Direct production crews and cast.
Lead projects and teams with goal-orientation, attention to detail, and time management.
PROJECTS: Something Blue, Bound East for Cam Ranh
Utilize Storytelling Structure to transform abstract ideas into concise and compelling scripts.
Locate and analyze print, digital, and media resources and libraries to conduct research and critical analysis on relevant topics.
Create Story Treatments, Character Sheets, and Scene Outlines to write scripts with a clear focus and internal consistency.
PROJECTS: 'Something Blue' Pitch Video, Bound East for Cam Ranh
Develop Shot Plans and Storyboards to take advantage of cinematic grammar.
Draft and Execute Lighting Designs for utility and effect.
Shoot high quality video with Canon C200 and DSLRs
PROJECTS: Closing Up, Home for the Night
Cut footage with an eye for pacing and visual storytelling.
Organize and Log footage for clear, precise, and efficient workflow.
Maximize use of the post production toolkit through non-linear editing, sound design, color, graphics, and special visual effects.
PROJECTS: Something Blue, Bound East for Cam Ranh, Closing Up, Home for the Night
Break down scripts to determine production and budgetary necessities.
Coordinate with department heads to secure resources needed for Production Design, Locations, and Rental Equipment.
Coordinate with crew and talent to achieve project milestones in an effective and time-efficient manner.
PROJECTS: Something Blue, Bound East for Cam Ranh
Ensure video shoots are completed in a timely and efficient fashion
Assist production crew in tasks such as logistics, lighting/gripping, camera ops, props/set design.
Transport production crew, equipment, and supplies to and from location safely and on schedule.
Work alongside crews on professional commercial productions for a variety of clients, such as Discovery Networks, Boston Red Sox, Bose, Cumberland Farms, and Harvard University
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY - B.A. Communications in Film Studies, Minor in Business - GPA: 3.3/4.0 Class of 2017
COURSE WORK - Media Production (1&2); TV Studio Production; Screenwriting; Film Language (1&2); Photojournalism; Documentary Film and Conflict; World Cinema; Cantonese Cinema; Marketing and Advertising; Research Methods in Communications
NOTEWORTHY - National Society for Leadership and Success - Writer, Feature-length Screenplay, Drama, Registered WG - Study Abroad, Queen Mary University, London - Boston 2017 48 Film Project Finalist - Studio 73 Production Crew