I have been involved in production for the past five years, working in various departments from Production Design, Office Staff, Production Logistics (UPM, Assistant Directing), to eventually producing and directing commercial products myself. I began at the University of Kansas School of Theatre and Film (Go Jayhawks!). But, after some good advice, decided to change schools and majors and transferred to Wichita State University (Go Shockers!), where I have done degrees in both Political Science and French. My decision was based more on the fact that I felt I would get better stories out of a program that was not film and television oriented.

Since that time, I have had the opportunities to develop a television series that has been pitched to HBO, as well as additional project development for small budget pictures in the midwest.

I started out as an actor, and I still enjoy it. But, that's really more for the stage and for simple enjoyment -- not to rag on actors, but I could not do it for a living. I only do it for fun.

If you are interested in questions or collaborations, or job opportunities, feel free to contact me. I've included a summary of my past work experience, as well as a partial filmography below:

TYLER J. EMERSON

236 N Crestway
Wichita, Kansas 67208

Home: 316-683-7906
Cell: 316-204-3278

crestway.productions@gmail.com


EDUCATION:

2004 - 2005 University of Kansas
BA Program, Theatre and Film

2007 - 2009 Wichita State University
BA Political Science
BA French Language
Minor Economics
3.675 GPA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2004 - Present Crestway Productions

My work as a free-lance filmmaker, camera man, production assistant, and commercial producer is provided under the heading of my company, Crestway Productions. For more specific history, ask for details.

2000 - Present Law Firm of Conlee, Schmidt & Emerson

Work done ranges from customer service with cli
ents, runner and lay-analyst for criminal cases, working as a runner, secretarial positions, as well as an odd-job man and heavy lifter.

Aug 2003 – Oct 2006 Tallgrass Film Festival

In 2006, worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Tallgrass Film Festival. As Volunteer Coordinator, I was responsible for running a team of 60-70 individuals in maintaining a healthy and entertaining mid-sized film festival (3 days, 50 films, 20 film makers, 6,000 attendees). I was also responsible for acting as an Interim Producer when our Producers were unavailable, as well as film maker liaison. Before this time, I worked as a general assistant to the executive director of the film festival, including work as a runner, driver, logistics, programming, and all other general functions of running a world-class film festival.


SPECIAL SKILLS:
Experience with tractors, Bobcats, other large equipment

Fluent in Spanish; communicable in French

Drive stick shift


SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Paintball, guitar, piano, reading, political discussion, philosophy


TYLER J. EMERSON
FILMOGRAPHY

What's The Matter With Kansas?
Dir. Joe Winston
Documentary
October 2008
Field Assistant

From My Hands
Dir. Jessica Tibbets
Handmade Productions, Documentary
July 2008
Editor - Post Production Supervisor

Spurlock
Dir. Tyler Emerson & Devin Schwyhart
Prairie Pines Festivals, Short Subject
June 07 - October 07
Producer-Director

"I Bid You Well," Alien8
Dir. Adam Williamson
Media Farm Productions, Music Video
August 2007
Assistant Director of Photography

"International Harvester," Craig Morgan
Dir. Dallas Henry
Wheatfield Productions, Music Video
June 2007
Production Assistant

Damned
Dir. Alex Soskin
Fried Films, Feature Film
March 2007 - April 2007
Key Office Production Assistant

Appointed For Life
Dir. Tyler Emerson
Crestway Productions, Documentary
Jun 04-Feb 07
Director

Nine Pins Down
Dir. Mark Oldham**
No Coast Media, Short Subject
Nov 06-Feb 07
1st Asst. Dir.

Critical Situation
Dir. Russell Eatough
National Geographic Television, Television
Jan 07
Asst. Production Designer

Elijah Returns
Dir. Tyler Emerson
Crestway Productions, Short Subject
Jul 06-Aug 06
Producer-Director

Spurlock's Revenge
Dir. Tyler Emerson & Devin Schwyhart
Prairie Pines Festivals, Commercial
Oct 06
Producer-Director

Tallgrass Film Festival 2008
Dir. Lee Whitman
WAMPA****, Commercial
Oct 06
Assistant Director

War Stories
Dir. Lee Whitman
uFilms, Feature Film
Jun 06-Aug 06
Assistant Director

RiverFest XXXV
Dir. Joel Fein*
Joel Fein Productions, Documentary
Apr 06
Camera Operator

Chiropath
Dir. Mark Oldham**
No Coast Media, Short Subject
Nov 05-Feb 06
1st Asst. Dir.

ESPN Hollywood
ESPN Network, Television
Nov 05
Associate Producer

The Park
Dir. Vince Kelly
Oldfather Studios, Feature Film
Aug 05-Oct 05
1st Assistant Director

Ashes to Ashes
Dir. Tim Gruver
WAMPA****, Short Subject
May 05 - Jun 05
1st Assistant Director

30 Days - "Gay in America"
Dir. Morgan Spurlock***
Warrior Poets, Television
May 05
Field Production Assistant

The Empty Acre
Dir. Patrick Rhea
SenoReality Pictures, Feature Film
Oct 04-May 05
Production Assistant

Requies
Dir. Bobby McGee
Invidious Productions, Short Subject
Oct 04
Production Assistant

Anything But Everything
Dir. Misti Boland
Invidious Productions, Television
Sep 04
Production Assistant

*Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® Academy Award® Nominee, Best Sound – The Buddy Holly Story

**British Academy of Film and Television Arts® BAFTA Award® Winner, Best Cinematography - Four Minute Mile

***Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® Academy Award® Nominee, Best Documentary - Supersize Me

****Wichita Association for the Motion Picture Arts

Additional Work and Achievements

Holman Screenwriting Award, "Brothers", 2008

Tallgrass Film Festival, Festival Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator 2006

Tallgrass Film Festival, Executive Assistant 2003 – 2005

Head Teacher – Writing For The Screen, screenwriting class sponsored by WAMPA****

Teacher – How To Produce A Short Film In Six Weeks, pre-production and production class sponsored by WAMPA****

Smallgrass Student Film Lab, Executive Development Director

Austin Film Festival Student Short Screenplay Competition, On My Heart (1st Place), Thank You, Mr. Spielberg (2nd), October 2003

Performed Playwright – Nagging Thoughts, 2004