Amy Levek Photography
Artist Resume
Photography
Chimera: 2D/3D, Telluride, CO (February 3 - March 3, 2014) - solo exhibit of original sculptural photos printed on fabric and layered
Arlington West Memorial Installation, Santa Barbara (2008 – 09) – book in production photos documenting the weekly Veterans for Peace Iraq War installation
The Telluride Watch (2007 – 09) – photos included with news and feature articles written; videos on website
Ah Haa School/Telluride Historical Museum (2009 exhibit) – Before and After
Donations to various non-profit auctions in Telluride and California
La Cocina de Luz (chosen, to be scheduled) – juried solo show of new work
Mountain Gazette magazine (2009 – 2013) – cover photos, contributing photographer
Montrose Monitor (2009 – present) – contributing photographer
Website Photos for BONE Construction (2011)– series of photos of new construction and historic preservation projects for construction company website
Website Photos (2013) for music recording studio
Ah Haa School for the Arts (March 2013)– juried show, Outside the Box – Fiber Art Show
Art + Architecture (2013) - collaberative photography show with Luminosity (lighting studio)
Ah Haa School for the Arts (December 2013) - Affordable art show
Stronghouse Gallery (February 2014) - solo show of photos on fabric
Video/Documentary
Rock Scissors Paper (and Hammer) (2009 – present) – 38 minute work for client regarding historic preservation of building that houses the American Academy of Bookbinding; director, producer, writer, interviewer, photographer, videographer, editor (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Tellula in Telluride (2010 – 2013) – series (4 to date) of short humorous advertising pieces for client – director, producer, editor
Nothing But Thanks to the Ah Haa School for the Arts (2010) Short Documentary (5 min.) – director, producer, writer, interviewer, editor – documentary produced for client to highlight work of the Ah Haa School (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
The Perils of Pollination (2010) – short documentary (6:30 min.) director, producer, writer, interviewer, videographer, editor – documentary in which beekeepers explain how pollination has been industrialized and the implications for bees
We Skied It (2009) – documentary (45 min.) – director, producer, writer, interviewer, editor – vintage skiing in Telluride (pre-ski area) produced for The Telluride Historical Museum (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Nothing But Thanks (2009) – Short Documentary (5 min.) – director, producer, writer, interviewer, editor – documentary produced for client to highlight work of the Telluride Foundation (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Food for Thought (2009) – Short Documentary (5 min.) - director, producer, writer, interviewer, videographer, editor – documentary highlighting sustainable agriculture at Indian Ridge Farm in Norwood
The YX Factor (2004) – Feature-length documentary (90 min.) - director, producer, writer, interviewer – documentary about Telluride in the 1970s when it was changing from mining town to ski resort (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Telluride Historical Museum Historic Walking Tours (2001 - 2003) – series of audio walking tours of Telluride for the Telluride Historical Museum (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Ocean: A Love Story (2007) Short Documentary (20 Min.) – writer, director, producer, videographer, editor
Welding Night (2008) – Short Documentary (4 min.) – writer, director, producer, videographer, editor
Sand Mandela (2008) – Short Documentary (3 min.) - writer, director, producer, videographer, editor
Telluride Mountainfilm Intro (2008) – The life of Chuck Kroger (co-produced through Tell Me A Story Media)
Esther the Dog (2003 to present) - writer, director, producer, videographer, editor (work in progress)
The Disappearing Bees (2007 to present) – documentary film in process - writer, director, producer, videographer, editor (work in progress)
Other: Co-Owner/Partner in Tell Me A Story Media production company (2004 – present)
Writing
Historic Plaques (2003) – Researched and prepared text for plaques detailing history throughout Telluride for Town of Telluride and Telluride Historical Museum joint project
The Watch Newspapers (2000 – 2008) - Photography and news and feature writing
The Durango Telegraph (2007 – 2008) – Photography and writing
Mountain Gazette (2008) – Article
Other Selected Projects
Town of Ridgway (2012 - 2013) - consulting on Creative District strategic planning and funding
Wilkinson Public Library Oral History Project – (2002 – 2004) interviewed approximately 200 individuals for inclusion of stories in library permanent collection
Voiceover Work – various clients
Cultural Master Plan for Town of Telluride – local project manager
Telluride Historical Museum (2001 – 2006) – project management: managed exhibit re-design and grant process
Grant Writing Services (1995 – present) – consult with organizations on funding and obtaining grants
Currently working on photos printed on fabric, then layered
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography (2006) – courses in photojournalism
Santa Barbara City College (2007) – courses in documentary filmmaking, non-linear video editing, and television field production
University of Rochester - BA Minor in Fine Arts, Major in Geological Sciences
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture