Kyle Sykes
Studied at University of Southern California
Worked at Innovative Artists
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Work Experience
Intern
Innovative Artists
August 2023 - January 2024
Interned to support the managers of Martin Lawrence, Awkwafina, Kenya Barris, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Script coverage and casting director support. Vetted feature films and tv pilot episodes as potential projects. Provided feedback to directors and writers. Script Coverage, TV Production and +15 skills
Director of photography
The Hollywood Reporter
August 2022 - September 2025
I was the Director of Photography for The Hollywood Reporter on their round tables series: Directors, Actors, Actresses, Producers, and Writers. This allowed me to work with and photograph celebrities such as Adam Sandler, Viola Davis, Alejandro González Iñárritu. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/vcategory/roundtables-4462/ Broadcast Production, TV Production and +20 skills
Chief Marketing Officer
Habit Money
March 2021 - March 2022
Written Communication, Corporate Finance and +16 skills
Editor
Airbnb
July 2019 - March 2021
Written Communication, TV Production and +17 skills
Education
University of Southern California
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Directing, Cinematography, and Film Production
2021 - 2024
Activities and societies: Board Member, African American Cinema Society. Teaching Scholar, Visions of Diversity. International Scholar, Beijing China. Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinematography and +9 skills
Stanford University
Bachelor's of Arts with Honors, Film and Media Studies
2009 - 2013
Activities and societies: Black Performing Arts Center & Institute for Diversity in the Arts Photographer/ Fellow, Stanford Students in Entertainment, Board Member, Stanford Marketing Group Intern Interests & Hobbies: Photography, Skiing, Traveling, Jazz Music, and Weight Training
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