BIO
Finn O'Connell.
I am an Award-Winning, Milwaukee-based filmmaker and recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Finishing with a double major BFA in Film Production and Journalism/Media Studies.
I currently work and Study at JOHN RIDLEY'S NO STUDIOS as Hospitality staff, in house videographer, and projectionist. The Head Videographer at SUMMERFEST MILWAUKEE. And a freelance videographer at MILWAUKEE TOOL.
All I've ever wanted to do was make movies.
I have Been Lucky enough to accumulate years of creative experience producing advertisements/ Promotional Imagery, short films, music videos, video installations, Web series, and more.
I've had the pleasure of working with some awesome companies and non-profits like NUXXE RECORDS, Sony Music, Metal Blade Records, The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Public Allies, RO'Cformations, Copywrite Magazine, Ruptly News, The Love Bracelet, IDSA, Frigid New York, 371 Productions, Visionary Studios, NO Studios, and Honey and Ace.
I've found success independently directing my own short films such as "Beside Myself, Sweet Tooth, TripTych, Believe You Me." winning Best of show at the Milwaukee 2020 Zen Film Fest, and winning multiple awards through Incredible events like The New York Movie Awards, Lonely Wolf London International film fest, Flickfair, and Milwaukee Underground Film Festival.
I specialize in cinematography, Directing, sound capture/ design, Light Design, And Post - Production!
Contact me! I'd love to hear from ya!