| Improv Songs Vol. 2 (in production) (2021 – 2022) | |
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| Studio | Airan Wright, Artist |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Illustrator, Animator, Performer |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director for a collection of six short films (to date) exploring the nature of collaboration on aural and visual improvised projects during isolation — “Under Known Tones“: Illustrator, Animator, Performer (woodwinds) in collaboration with Andy Deitrich (drums) — “Ancestral Interference“: Illustrator for title sequence, Performer (woodwinds) in collaboration with Nora Barton (strings) and Matthew Shelton (videography) — “Cold Getaway“: Cinematographer, Illustrator for title sequence, Performer (woodwinds, drums, bass) in collaboration Chad McCullough (trumpet) and Ryan Miller (painting) — “Danaus plexippus“: Cinematographer (videography filmed on Canon C70 with Lego-constructed macro slider), Illustrator for title sequence, Performer (woodwinds) — “The Swimmer“: Cinematographer, Illustrator for title sequence and cards, Performer (clarinet and pump organ) — “Now You See Me, Now You See Me“: Cinematographer, Illustrator for title sequence, Performer (woodwinds) in collaboration with John Carroll (drums, bass), Sharon Lanza (Director, Writer, Actor), and David Smith (Actor) • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/projects/improvised-songs-vol-2/ |
| Treefingers (for Wind Dectet) (2021) | |
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| Client | Ravenswood Winds |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Arranger, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for music video featuring the videography of Matthew Shelton and the photography of Susie Inverso, in collaboration with Ravenswood Winds for their ongoing “Ravenswood Winds Play Radiohead” series • Music arranger and engraver • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/ravenswood-winds-treefingers-for-dectet/ |
| Northwestern University Jazz Composition Performances (2021) | |
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| Client | Northwestern University |
| Roles | Film Editor, Audio Engineer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery of Spring and Summer performance videos |
| Mardi Gras 2021: Share the Love (2021) | |
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| Client | Big Shoulders Brass Band |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Performer |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director for 45-min prerecorded performance of the Big Shoulders Brass Band in celebration of Mardi Gras 2021 • Cinematographer and audio engineer responsible for capturing live performance during multi-camera shoot • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/big-shoulders-brass-band-mardi-gras-2021-share-the-love/ |
| Banfield x Mucca Pazza National Field Leaders Conference (2021) | |
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| Client | Banfield Pet Hospital |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Production Manager, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Audio Engineer, Film Editor, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for two prerecorded performances of Mucca Pazza, a ~30-person interdisciplinary instrumental music and performance ensemble for Banfield Pet Hospital’s National Field Leaders Conference • Script, shot list creation • Illustrated storyboard • Production management, in charge of custom backdrop delivery and remote direction/support for how to accomplish filming and recording audio of each individual during pandemic isolation • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| 2020: The Musical! (2020) | |
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| Studio | Friend Dog Studios |
| Role | Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Performer for Robbie Ellis’ 6-song soundtrack to the comedic trailer for “2020: The Musical!”, recording on saxophones, clarinets, flute, and bassoon • Recorded in isolation remotely from home studio |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/2020-the-musical/ |
| Wrightmare Before Christmas (2020) | |
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| Studio | Airan Wright, Artist |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Production Manager, Costumer, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Illustrator, Animator, Arranger, Performer |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director for short Halloween-themed film featuring immediate family during pandemic lockdown, celebrating the music of “Nightmare Before Christmas” by Danny Elfman • Music arranger and engraver for “Opening”, “Sally’s Song”, and “Jack’s Reprise” • Performer on woodwinds and electric bass • Illustrator, animator on all visual components • Cinematographer for all shots, including on location and green-screen VFX • Costuming in collaboration with Kelly Wright • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/wrightmare-before-christmas/ |
| A New Normal Now (2020) | |
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| Studio | Zaxie Films |
| Roles | Production Manager, Audio Engineer, Composer, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Composer of closing song “A New Normal Now”, performed on Zoom and recorded in isolation by Mucca Pazza • Production manager for audio from performers recording in isolation • Audio Engineer for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| A Child is Born (2020) | |
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| Client | Ravenswood Winds |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Arranger, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for music video featuring soloist Kelly Wright in collaboration with Ravenswood Winds • Music arranger and engraver • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/ravenswood-winds-a-child-is-born/ |
| Error Cancellation: Improv Songs Vol. 1 (2020 – 2021) | |
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| Studio | Airan Wright, Artist |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Illustrator, Animator, Performer |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director for a collection of eleven short films exploring the nature of aural and visual improvisation during isolation • Performer on all instruments • Cinematographer, illustrator, animator on all visual components • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery • Audio engineering and production of solo album “Error Cancellation, Improv Songs Vol 1“ |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/projects/improvised-songs-vol-1/ |
| Confined to Infinite Space (Pandemic Video Release) (2020) | |
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| Client | Origin of Animal |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Production Manager, Film Editor, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for two prerecorded performances of Origin of Animal’s songs “Just Enough Time” and “Jelly Book” • Production manager for footage and audio from performers recording in isolation during pandemic • Video Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URLs | • https://airanwright.com/just-enough-time/ • https://airanwright.com/jelly-book/ |
| Millennium Park at Home featuring Zeshan B, Mucca Pazza (2020) | |
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| Client | City of Chicago DCASE |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Event Coordinator, Production Manager, Cinematographer, Film Editor, Audio Engineer, Performer |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for 45-min prerecorded concert of Mucca Pazza, a ~30-person interdisciplinary instrumental music and performance ensemble for the City of Chicago’s DCASE home showcase concert series during pandemic • Cinematographer and audio engineer responsible for capturing live performances during multi-camera two day shoot • Production manager for additional footage and audio from performers recording in isolation during pandemic • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/millennium-park-at-home-zeshan-b-mucca-pazza/ |
| Ravenswood Winds Play Radiohead (2019) | |
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| Client | Ravenswood Winds |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Event Coordinator, Production Manager, Performer |
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director, and event coordinator for thirteen live music videos featuring Ravenswood Winds performing their ongoing “Ravenswood Winds Play Radiohead” series live at Evanston SPACE • Music arranger and engraver • AV Editor for post-production, encoding, and delivery |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/ravenswood-winds-play-radiohead-evanston-space/ |
| Litigation Demonstrative Video and Animation Casework (2008-2016) | |
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| Studio | FCTC | from concept to completion |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Production Manager, Designer, 3D Modeler, Animator, Illustrator |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director of dozens of video/animated demonstratives for national and international trial litigation • Animator, illustrator for content ranging from stem cell propagation, mechanical manufacturing operation, quality control automation, and more • Casework included: — Renishaw PLC v. Tesa Sa, Hexagon et al — Zhang Japanese Patent Litigation — StemCells, Inc. v. Neuralstem, Inc. — WESCO Distribution, Inc. v. ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor LLC |
| Responsible Charity Highlight (2015) | |
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| Client | Foundation Beyond Belief |
| Roles | Producer, Director |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Producer, director for highlight video showcasing the efforts of Responsible Charity, an organization focused on offering quality education to children living in slum communities and villages |
| Tilt in Your Favor (2009) | |
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| Client | Matrex Exhibits |
| Roles | 3D Modeling, Animator, Game Designer, UX Designer |
| Location | Addison, Illinois |
| Description | • Modeler and animator for title sequences and promotional material of “Tilt in Your Favor” exhibit booth game • Game Designer, UX Designer for exhibit booth game, online supporting materials, and giveaway thumb-drive content |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/matrex-exhibits-performance-science-booth-interactive-game-tilt-in-your-favor/ |
| The Morse Theatre: Live Streaming Performances (2008 – 2009) | |
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| Client | Rogers Park Entertainment Ventures |
| Roles | Art Director, Dev Lead |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Art director, dev lead for research, installation, and operation of live streaming services for performances at The Morse Theatre in Rogers Park (Chicago) |
| Litigation Demonstrative Video and Animation Casework (1999-2008) | |
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| Studio | Zagnoli McEvoy Foley |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Production Manager, Designer, 3D Modeler, Animator, Illustrator |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Producer, director of dozens of video/animated demonstratives for national and international trial litigation • Animator, illustrator for content ranging from microchip functionality, pharmaceutical dispersion, the effects of lead on a developing brain, and more • Casework included: — Acxiom Corp. v Oak Brook Electric Company — Bunch, David v Maersk Line, Unlimited — Dyer v. Waste Management of Wisconsin — IBM Workers v American Hoechst Corp. — Mosaid Techs. v. Samsung Elecs. Co. — State of Rhode Island v. Lead Industries Association — Genesis Microchip v. Trumpion Microelectronics Inc. — Tap Pharmaceutical Products v Atrix Laboratories |
| Tempel Steel Mexico Stake Holder Showcase (2007) | |
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| Client | Tempel Steel Company |
| Roles | Producer, Director, Script Writer, Photographer |
| Location | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Description | • Producer, director for stakeholder showpiece, displaying Tempel Steel’s new facilities in Monterrey, Mexico • Filmed on location, utilizing helicopter, crane, dolly, and shoulder rigs • Script, shot list creation • Illustrated storyboard • Photographer for supplementary stills |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/temple-steel-mexico-corporate-video/ |
| Dragonmount (2003) | |
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| Client | Dragonmount |
| Roles | 3D Modeling, Animator |
| Location | Remote |
| Description | • Modeler, animator for unreleased animated film “Dragonmount”, based off of the Wheel of Time novels by Robert Jordan |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/dragonmount-hall-render/ |
| Gardens of Passion Pilot (2002) | |
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| Studio | Cinemotive |
| Roles | 3D Modeler, Animator, Illustrator |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Animator for demonstrative showpieces of garden designs to show intended results of construction during show, starting from blueprints and ending with rendered fly-throughs • Modeling, animation using 3D Studio Max • Editing, animation for title sequences • Logo illustration, design |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/gardens-of-passion-pilot-3d-garden-clip/ |
| The Watcher (1999-2000) | |
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| Studio | Universal Pictures |
| Role | Wardrobe PA |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Description | • Two month night shoot with Second Unit stunt team • On-set wardrobe support and off-camera assistance • Script supervision mentorship • Shot list included: — downtown Chicago car chase, crashes — lower Wacker Drive car chase, car flip — gas station car crash, explosion — swat team repelling from helicopters onto abandoned warehouse — stunt jump into the Chicago River from 3rd story building while on fire |
| Project URL | https://airanwright.com/the-watcher-2000/ |