DYLAN R. CAHALL
(513) 739-5551 • dylan.cahall@gmail.com • dylancahall.com • linkedin.com/in/dylancahall
Video Animator, Editor, and Motion Designer with over 10 years of professional experience in the production and post-production of creative, documentary, corporate, and story-driven projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Animator / Editor / Motion Designer | Cincinnati, OH |
| Independent Contractor / Freelance | January 2016 – present |
Freelance animator, editor, and motion designer working independently and collaboratively to satisfy the creative visions of clients including Penguin Random House, Rotary International, Pampered Chef, Tide, Nationwide Insurance, John Frieda, Christ Hospital, and TriHealth
Strong experience in the design and creation of 2D/3D motion graphics and animation; projects include contributing animation to the “Truth & Perception” art installation for BLINK Cincinnati, ads for “Minecraft” and the trailer for “The Tao of Bill Murray” featured by Entertainment Weekly
| Senior Editor / Animator & Motion Designer | Cincinnati, OH |
| Zone Communication Group | September 2007 – January 2016 |
Performed as senior editor, animator, and motion designer to achieve the goals, deadlines, and budgets of diverse clients, from Fortune 500 to non-profit
Editor and Director of Photography of the multiple award winning, nationally and internationally filmed series, “Facing Life Head-On”; broadcast for 8 seasons to over 100 million homes
Acted as a grip and camera operator for commercial, documentary, and narrative-driven productions
EDUCATION
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Media | December 2007 |
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Facing Life Head-On (Editor / Director of Photography): Regional Emmy Award for Interview and Discussion Programs (2013); Regional Emmy Award for Specialty Programming (2012), Regional Emmy Award for Interview and Discussion Programs (2010); Telly Awards – Bronze Winner (2009); Accolade Winner – Award of Excellence (2009)
Bullet for a Broken Heart (Editor / Co-Director): Chicago International Music & Movies Festival – Official Selection (2013); Memphis International Film & Music Fest – Official Selection (2013); music video in rotation on CMT and featured on MTV.com
Dead Running (Editor / Director / Digital Effects): Screamfest – Official Selection (2010); short film screened at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA