ABOUT
My name is Stanley Zurawski and I'm a 24-year-old filmmaker from Chicago, IL.
I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film & Television with a concentration in directing from DePaul University in 2024. My passion is visual storytelling, particularly through cinematography and editing. With experience in multiple video production roles across a variety of projects, I am currently working on the Marketing team at Abri Credit Union as a Videographer / Coordinator. Along with other marketing duties, I produce videos, photos and designs for the company's nine branches across Illinois.
EDUCATION
2021-2024
DePaul University
Film & Television Production (B.F.A) Directing Concentration
Dean's List: Spring 2024, Winter 2024, Autumn 2023, Spring 2023, Winter 2023, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2021,
2015-2019
Glenbard West High School
Illinois State Champion (Rugby)
Academic All-Conference (Football)
EXPERIENCE
2025 -
Marketing Videographer / Coordinator
Abri Credit Union
Full-Time
- Film, edit & produce all marketing videos.
- Capture photography for social/promotional/branding.
- Coordinate community involvement activities.
- Manage/coordinate staff campaigns, event calendars, and other marketing material.
2024
Video Editor / Videographer
SRAM, LLC
Internship
- Worked full-time with SRAM’s Marketing Team, editing event and social media videos for Road and MTB brands
to boost digital content and brand visibility.
- Traveled to Whistler Crankworx, producing 37 real-time video edits for SRAM’s public booth, viewed by over 325,000 attendees.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver high-quality content for marketing campaigns and social platforms, gaining experience in video editing, asset management, and production workflows.
2016
Cinematographer
Mind Spark Cinema Inc.
Internship
- Credited as Stan Zurawski (Additional Cinematography).
- Followed artistic direction provided by the film’s directors to ensure visual consistency.
- Operated industry-standard filmmaking equipment to capture high-quality footage.
- Shot action sports scenes in fast-paced, outdoor environments, adapting quickly to changing conditions.
2018 -
Filmmaker / Photographer
Freelance
- Managed all phases of video and photography production.
- Collaborated with clients to create tailored content that met creative and marketing goals.
- Filmed live concerts, producing promotional content.
- Edited highlight reels for local high school athletes.
- Documented charity events, creating visual stories to raise awareness.
SKILLS
PRE-PRODUCTION
- Screenwriting, Script Breakdowns, Mood Boards,
Shot-lists, Costume Design, Set-Design
- Movie Magic
PRODUCTION
- Directing, Videography, Cinematography, Audio-Engineer/ Boom Operating, Photography, Lighting
POST PRODUCTION
- Video Editing, Photo Editing, Motion Graphics, Color Grading, Graphic Design
- Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Teams, Excel, Word