Resume
STEPHEN TRONICEK
Saint Louis, MO 63112
stephen.tronicek@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Webster University, Webster Groves, Missouri - Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Film/Television/Video Production,
Minor in Screenwriting, 2020
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Film Direction, Production, and Writing, Freelance (2018-present)
Managed a small team of crew and actors in order to successfully execute the production of 7 short films.
Created and maintained a professional working environment during stressful situations.
Used Microsoft and Google Tools to create pre-production documents.
Utilized file management skills to organize multiple file types such as PDF, WAV, MP4,
Used Adobe Creative Cloud in order to create marketing materials.
Utilized dramatic blocking and actor’s direction on set.
Coordinated and managed crew on and off set.
Negotiated contracts for locations and equipment.
Organized catering and transportation for the film production.
Used specialized formats in order to communicate information.
Screenplay Evaluation and Juried Film Work; United Talent Agency Practicum (2019, November-December) & Cinema St. Louis (2017-Present)
Evaluated writer and student work on a predetermined scale.
Utilized and kept confidential documents in order to keep impartiality.
Utilized preset forms in order to keep documentation orderly.
Organized and taught specific formats to students, such as screenplay format and professional screenplay evaluation format.
Provided feedback on films and screenplays.
WRITTEN WORKS:
Pieces - 96 pages - Feature, horror/drama
A Beating Heart - 92 pages - Feature, horror/drama, Co-written with Daniel Blake Smith.
Currently in Pre-production with Cybill Shepherd attached.
Big Deal - 81 pages - Feature, comedy
Mosley Mansion - 87 pages - Feature, horror/drama
Stained Glass - 81 pages - Feature, romantic comedy
Hiding Places - 87 pages - Feature, horror/drama
SELECTED FILM DIRECTION WORK:
MOLD GOLD - JUNE (2023)- Music Video - Writer/Producer/Director
For Now (2023) - Writer/Producer/Director/Editor - Featured in the 2023 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
The Greatest Tragedy in American History (2022) - Writer/Director
Broken Girls - Critical (2023) - Music Video - Writer/Producer/Director
Honey Would You Please? (2018) - Writer/Producer/Director - Featured in the 2019 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
AWARDS:
2019: Semi-Finalist in The Launch Million Dollar Screenplay Competition - Pieces (2018)
2022: Nominated for Best Director for The Greatest Tragedy in American History for the 2022 48 Hour Film Project.