Christopher Antolak
Creative Producer, Director, Editor
PROFILE
15+ years of production experience organizing an efficient production process, concept to release.
Creative, enthusiastic, works well with client and crew to accomplish visual/audio/story goals.
Established video departments and media formats for multiple companies.
Award Winning Short Films & Live Music Series.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Director (Full Time 2021 - Present)
Rick Ware Racing (NASCAR, NHRA, American Flat Track, Global Supercross, Indycar, and more)
Came on a Videographer, Took over Social Media Management end of 2022
Organization and Curation of all media while managing NASCAR/NHRA/Graphic Teams
Continued Video content - Social Media Videos, Sponsor Requests, and B2B Videos
Red Rocks Camera Operator / Shader (Full Time 2022 - 2023)
Camera Operator and Shader for Live Concerts and Events at Red Rocks Ametheatre
Director of Marketing, Operations & Special Projects (Contract) 2019 -2021
UFO Plastic USA - Second half of partnership entrusted in establishing the Italian brand in USA.
As of my departure, sales were up 400%, with 5 additional employees.
• Building the warehouse (60,000 sqft/ 5K+ part numbers & products
• Shipping center procedure, stocking & operation
• Sales - via email, phone, online
• Computer system work flow & general IT
• Creation of rider support and sponsorship program
• All marketing output; print, digital, social + english translations, editing of Italian content
Director / Producer (Freelance) 2010 - 2019
Production Team Leader, Concept to release. Pre-production & video direction.
PepsiCo Recycling, Lysol Wipes, Subaru, WeAreTeachers.org, Hear Here Presents
FORD Models Chicago, Agency Galatea Fashion + variety private businesses and non-profits*
Video Editor (Freelance) 2010 - 2019
Raw footage through Final Export, executing desired overall vision for the client.
Lysol, PepsiCo, Walmart, Allstate, Samsung, Milwaukee Bucks, FOX Sports, Capitol One
Family Travel TV Series, Feature Documentary, 4 Award Winning Short Films
NCAA Final 4 Big Screen Event Content, WeAreTeachers.org educational web/mobile content
Art Director (Freelance) 2018 - 2019
Set dressing, props, styling, desired physical & practical effects.
Netflix : Friends from College, Great Wolf Lodge Resort, Legendary Whitetails Clothing
Camera Operator (Freelance) 2010-2022
Camera Operator for broadcast & live event coverage:
2022 Red Rocks Amphitheater
FOX Sports, SPEED, Arenacross, NCAA, PBS, CNN, Shawn Mendes, Red Bull, Chef Rick Bayless
contact for references*
