Who is Alyssa Sullivan?

She’s from Southern Maryland
She was a Correctional Officer for 2 years
She amassed a following of 22,000 on Vine
She has her Bachelor of Science in Investigative Forensics at University of MD Global Campus
She has her Master of Fine Arts in Film Production at Full Sail University
She is extremely tech savvy and a quick learner
She’s had a passion for film since she was 12 years old
She’s a Cinematographer and Video Editor

My Resume

My Reel

My Thesis Film

In Action

Building the ARRI Alexa Mini for "Abducted"
2nd AC (and Video Editor) on "A Father's Sin"
Camera Operator on "Miscarriage" (SONY FX3 on Sticks)
Camera Operator on "Miscarriage" (SONY FX3 on Sticks)
Camera Operator on "CITY BEAT-iful" (ARRI Alexa Mini/Teleprompter on Sticks)
Camera Operator on "CITY BEAT-iful" (ARRI Alexa Mini on Dolly)
Camera Operator on "CITY BEAT-iful" (ARRI Alexa Mini on Jib)
Camera Operator on "Abducted" (ARRI Alexa Mini on Ronin)
Behind the Scenes of My Thesis Documentary "Prison of the Mind"
A teleprompter I made for my Documentary "Prison of the Mind"
Camera Operator for "Eye for an Eye" (SONY FX3 on Sticks)
2nd AC (and DIT) for "Meat the Parents"
Camera Operator for "Attack of the Solicitors" (ARRI Alexa Mini on Dolly)
Boom Operator on "Lick" (MixPre Zoom)
Gaffer/2nd AC on "In Vain"
Camera Operator on "Cracks in the Porcelain" (Sony FX3)

Projects I’ve worked on

Memories

This was the first project I worked on in month 2 of my Masters Program. I assisted the DP William Bagwell with framing shots along with being the video editor in the post-production process. I also assisted Josh Kendrick with the audio portion of editing.

Self-Written Skit

During month 3 of my Masters Program, I was given creative freedom to answer questions for class. I chose to write a skit starring 2 versions of me; one in the present, and one from the future.

Vlog - For Personality

This vlog was also filmed during month 3 of my Masters Program. The purpose of this video is to give you a sense of my personality and me as a person.

Deal With It - Director’s Cut

During month 4 of my Masters Program, I was given 15 min to film and direct a scene to show my ability to direct actors/actresses. This was an original script I wrote for the scene. I also assisted the DP Bryan Mercado-Saavedra with the framing of the shots.

Credits:
Director/Editor: Alyssa Sullivan
Director of Photography: Bryan Mercado-Saavedra
Shannon (girl on couch): Jessica Saunders
Diana (girl going out): Allison Struck

In Danger - Director’s Cut

During month 4 of my Masters Program, I was given 15 min to film and direct another scene to show my ability to direct actors/actresses. The script for this one was to show our ability to take something from the public domain and make it our own. I went with Sherlock Holmes . I also assisted the DP Madi McNair with the framing of the shots.

Credits:
Directed/Edited By: Alyssa Sullivan
Director of Photography: Madi McNair
Sherlock Holmes: Jessica Saunders
John Watson: Bryan Mercado-Saavedra
Intern: Bre-Ana Wright

Four:Fifteen

During month 6 of my Masters Program, I collaborated with Madi McNair for a miniature version of our thesis in order to prepare us for our Graduate Thesis experience. The script was written by Madi McNair. I was the DP and Editor for this project.

Credits are at the end of the video.

A Father’s Sin

During month 6 of my Masters Program, I collaborated with my classmates for a miniature Group Project in order to prepare us for our Graduate Group Thesis experience. I was the 2nd AC, DIT, and Editor for this project. A cut down version was submitted for a grade.

My Film/Editing Experience

During month 7 of my Masters Program, I made a 2 minute video summarizing my experience with film/editing.

The Run

During month 7 of my Masters Program, I was instructed to assist with the production of a short film with all moving shots. I was the Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Editor on this project.

Credits:
Director: Josh Kendrick
Director of Photography: Alyssa Sullivan
1st AD: Emjay Green
Camera Operator: Alyssa Sullivan
1st AC: Nicki Dunn
2nd AC: Bryan Mercado-Saavedra
Sound: Troy Grow
Production Design: Jessica Saunders
Gaffer: Madi McNair
Editor: Alyssa Sullivan
Jogger: William Bagwell Peele
Chaser: Tony

Premeditated Mistake

During month 7 of my Masters Program, I was instructed to assist with the production of a short 2 minute narrative film. I was the Editor and also starred in this project. Credits are at the end.

Miscarriage

During month 7 of my Masters Program, I was instructed to assist with the production of a short 1 minute film with the prompt being cinematic composition. I was the Camera Operator for this project.

Credits:

Director: Bryan Mercado-Saavedra
1AD: Emjay Green
DP: Josh Kendrick
Cam Op: Alyssa Sullivan
2AC: Allison Struck
Sound: Jessica Saunders
Gaffer: Troy Grow
Script Sup: Bre'Ana Wright
Production Design: William Bagwell Peele
Editor: Nikki Dunn
Talent: Madi McNair