Neal Hartman
Curriculum Vitae
 
Summary
  1. •Currently studying in the MA Directing: Film and TV programme at University of Westminster.
  2. •Skilled mechanical engineer with more than ten years of strong analysis, design, and hands-on experience in accelerator components, experimental vacuum systems, and composite materials.
  3. •Awarded amateur filmmaker and multimedia (video) artist with experience producing, directing, and editing short films, in addition to central organizational roles in the production of 2 film festivals and 2 public educational events in audiovisual communication.
  4. •Broad experience giving presentations to large collaborations, writing design reports and progress updates, and communicating in a multi-national team.
  5. •Five years on long-term location in Switzerland.  Fluent in French, with both written and verbal training and proficiency.
Contact Details
Telephone:     +44.75.76.378.199
Email:     neal@slimmarginsmedia.com
Website:    http://www.slimmarginsmedia.com
Communication and Media Experience
48 Hour Film Project, Geneva, Switzerland - Producer - April 2008 to Present
Producer of the first (2008) and second (2009) Geneva editions.  Responsible for planning, liaison with local filmmakers and organizations, assembling the jury, publicity, printing, registration, film mastering and duplication, theatre coordination, and projection.  Managed a team of 4 volunteer collaborators.  http://www.48hourfilm.com/geneva
Particle Fever, Geneva, Switzerland - Assistant - August 2008 to Present (intermittent)
Assistant to the filmmakers of Particle Fever, a feature documentary about the story of the physicists behind CERN.  Responsible for helping with local equipment, location scouting, and gathering webcam/blog-style footage while filmmakers are absent.  http://www.particlefever.com/
CinéGlobe Film Festival, Geneva, Switzerland - Organizer and Web Designer - November 2007 to present
Principal organizer of international short film festival based at CERN, the European Lab for High Energy Physics, selection committee member, web and trophy designer; assisted with planning, communication, film submissions and screening.  CinéGlobe attracted more than 1400 films from 80 countries.  The 2009 edition of CinéGlobe will feature special “scientific fiction” and “science documentary” programs.  http://www.cineglobe.ch
Open Your Eyes Film Club, Geneva, Switzerland - President - December 2008 to Present
Currently serving as president of the CERN-based film club, with 25 active members.  http://cern.ch/info-oye
Geneva English Dramatic Society, Switzerland - Apprentice Stage Manager - January 2009 to Present
Assisting stage manager with planning, setup, and execution of next GEDS production, “Gaslight.”
Rencontre Audiovisuelle (Audiovisual Workshop), Geneva, Switzerland - Co-producer - 17 January 2009 and 10 November 2007
Co-producer of day-long series of workshops given by local film professionals and educators in conjunction with CinéGlobe Film Festival (first edition).  Responsible for planning, communication, liason with local professionals, coordinating volunteers, and event day management.  Second edition focused on utilizing the internet to promote and distribute short films.  http://www.rencontre-audiovisuelle.ch/
Ecole de Cinéma, Geneva, Switzerland - Jury member - December 2008 and June 2008
Served on jury for undergraduate diploma films, spring and fall sessions.  http://www.ecole-cinema.com/
Exploring the Mystery of Matter: the ATLAS Experiment, Geneva, Switzerland - Copy Editor - June 2007 - June 2008
Copy editor for all text associated with the 168 page hardcover book published to commemorate the completion of the ATLAS physics experiment at CERN; ISBN 9781901092950.  http://www.atlasbook.ch
Science and Engineering Employment and Experience
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA - Mechanical Engineer - 1998-Present
On long-term assignment at CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, in Geneva, Switzerland, since June, 2005.  Mechanical engineer on the ATLAS physics experiment, the largest multinational science collaboration ever formed.  Eight years of experience in project management, with duties such as: supervision of students, designers and technicians; budgeting; schedule and resource planning; documentation; and communication.  Adept at collaborating and communicating in a distributed work environment with colleagues from many nationalities.  Have twice received Outstanding Performance Awards for work on this project.
BESSY (Berlin Electron Ring for Synchrotron Radiation) - Berlin, Germany - February, 2003
Brought in for expertise in personally developed RF cavity modeling using ANSYS FEA software.  Performed analysis and educated two other engineers on how to perform advanced analysis (magnetic, structural, and thermal) of an electron gun accelerating cavity.
CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory - Daresbury, United Kingdom - December, 2000
After providing advice on RF cavity FEA modeling from LBL for some months, was brought to the laboratory for unpaid collaboration and instruction on the analysis methods developed at LBL.  Instructed three other engineers on the particulars of performing the analysis and conducted troubleshooting of models that they had already built.
CalHPV Human Powered Vehicle Team, Berkeley, CA, USA - Director - 1995-1999
Leader and chief designer for student group building ultra efficient bicycles for competition.  Responsible for all planning, design, construction, sponsorship and budgeting.  Organized HPV competition in San Francisco for 40 universities.  In 2002, team set world tandem speed record at 68 mph, using vehicle I designed.  The record-setting “Bearacuda” will soon be on display at the Bicycle Museum of California.  http://calhpv.berkeley.edu
Education
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA - 2003-2005
Courses in film and video production, editing, lighting.  Film and Video Department.  Cumulative GPA 4.00 of 4.0.
UC Extension, Berkeley, CA - 2002-2003
Courses in the Art of Film and 16 mm production.  Film and Photography Department. Cumulative GPA 4.00 of 4.0.
Boston University & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute - Spring 1996
Participated in the Sea Semester research program aboard the 135’ schooner Corwith Cramer.  Received the Dean’s Scholarship.  Cumulative GPA 3.42 of 4.0.
University of California, Berkeley, CA - 1992-1998 - B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Received high honors every semester and was given highest class honor, the Departmental Citation at graduation.  Cumulative GPA 3.92 of 4.0.
 
Seminars
National Association of Broadcasters Conference - April, 2007 - Post Production World Conference - 3 days of seminars in post production techniques.
University of California, Los Angeles, CA - April, 2007 - 3 day technical project management course.
Selected Filmography
  1. •Origins of Understanding Multimedia Exhibit - 15:00 - Co-creator, editor, videographer - In progress - Four wall video exhibit portraying the human side of the endeavor to discover new physics.  Slated for installation at the Museum of Natural History in Bergen, Norway, Fall 2009.
  2. •Making of the Geneva 48 Hour Film Project - 6:05 - Editor - October, 2008 - Documentary made by organizers during the competition weekend to show at the festival screenings, October, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland.
  3. •Cinéma à textes - 0:57 - Creator - April, 2007 - Official finalist, One Minute Film Festival, August, 2008, Aarau, Switzerland; shown in Tram Film Festival, April-May, 2007, Geneva, Switzerland.
  4. •Obsession - 10:27 - Lighting designer - June, 2006.
  5. •AudiUtopia - 8:26 - Editor - October, 2005 - Shown at the Utopia Chronicles, November, 2005, Geneva, Switzerland.
  6. •Behind “Buddies”- 4:02- Director, Editor - January 19, 2005 - Shown at Cinemasports 2005, San Francisco, CA.
  7. •The Ticket - 6:32 - Director, Producer, Editor - May, 2004 - Winner of the 48 Hour Film Project San Francisco, shown at Cinequest, March, 2005, San Jose, CA.  Shown at GiggleShorts Festival, November, 2005, Toronto, Canada.
  8. •Word Association - 4:30 - Director, Producer, Editor - December, 2003 - Shown in Alternative Requirements 2004, Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA, October, 2004.  Shown on cable access Mountain View, CA, April, 2004.
  9. •Ouroboros - 9:09 - Director, Editor - October 2003 - Shown at 48 Hour Film Project San Francisco, CA.
Summary of Awards and Citations
  1. •Finalist, Experimental Category, One Minute Film Festival, Aarau, Switzerland.  August, 2008.
  2. •Team Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) for excellence in the installation of the ATLAS Pixel Detector in Geneva, Switzerland.  March, 2007.
  3. •Best Film, Best Writing, Audience Favorite at San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project.  April, 2004.
  4. •Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) for excellence in development of joint technology for cooling systems in low mass physics detectors.  February, 2004.
  5. •World’s fastest bicycle, multiple rider.  Designed and oversaw production for world record setting vehicle.  September, 2002.
  6. •Departmental Citation in Mechanical Engineering as Top Student in graduating class.  May, 1998.
Skills
  1. •Desktop Computing: Near expert administrator of Mac and PC operating systems, highly experienced with MS Office, Apple iWork, most major applications.  Able to learn new software extremely quickly.
  2. •Video editing: Several years experience with Avid Express Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Pinnacle Edition.  Familiar with many Sony and Canon DV cameras.  Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Apple Motion.  
  3. •Film Production: Experience with Bolex and Krasnogorsk K-3 16mm cameras, exposure determination, basic lighting and grip.
  4. •Solid Modeling and Drafting Software: Several years using ME10, Autocad, Solid Designer and Pro/Engineer; Two weeks formal Pro/E training.
  5. •Web and Graphic Design: Proficient with HTML and web administration, basic knowledge of javascript, php, mySQL.  Experience with Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and cutepage.  Proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional.
  6. •Craft Skills: Proficient with cabinet-making, bicycle mechanics, torch brazing and metal machining.
  7. •Languages: Native english speaker.  Fluent in verbal and written French.  Some knowledge of Portuguese.
References
  1. •Available on request.