RENEÉ THOMPSON
DP|COLORIST|EDITOR
Represented by Creative Circle
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EDUCATION
B.A, Business
University of North Texas
2014 – 2016
B.A., Film & Economics
University of Kansas
2012 – 2013
SKILLS
Cinematography
Social Media Growth
Digital Advertising
Commercial Photography
Video production
Video Editing
Management
AWARDS
Local Love Award
Best Visual Messenger
2018
Cosign Awards Nomination
Best Videographer and
Photographer
2017
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Reneé Thompson is an artist, director, director of photography,
cinematographer, photographer, colorist, writer, entrepreneur, digital
marketer, philosopher, and the owner and founder of AÉNL, LLC, an
international brand, media, internet distribution label, and advertising
company, with in-house video production. Reneé has nine years of
experience in the media & film industry, and three years of experience in the
marketing & advertising industry. Projects include a feature film, television
series, along with the day to day projects in the areas of music production,
music video production, commercial, social, and corporate content, as well
as consultations with various artists within the DFW Hip Hop ecosystem. She
specializes in music video direction (pre and post), cinematography, original
treatments, editing, web design, graphic design, social media marketing,
digital marketing, visual brand development and visual brand maintenance.
Some of the clients she’s been fortunate to work with include Gukenheimer,
Devon Energy, Core Water, Partychaser, iAmOther, Music.com, High
Standardz, Dated. Faded. Worn., DFW Vintage Swap Meet, Charles K., Bobby
Sessions, Def Jam, Radio One, ByDesignFilms, Nezifah, Daniel "Booby"
Gibson, Lowe's, Match.com, Yirga, 97.9 The Beat, Millennial Clubs, and Alpha
7 Energy. She’s extremely well versed in the areas of cinematography,
directing, coloring, sales, social media management, automation, strategy,
digital marketing, event marketing, google marketing, Spotify marketing,
creative writing, social media growth hacking, start-ups, branding, editing,
mixing and mastering, meta-physics, and philosophy.
EXPERIENCE
AÉNL Agency | Frisco | 2018 – Present
Owner & Digital Marketing Expert
Develop and bring creative digital marketing ideas and strategies to life for
clients through content curation, creation, ad management, and brand
management. Growing social influence and ROI for brands, artists, athletes
and businesses.
AÉNL | Frisco | 2013 - Present
Owner and Founder
WEBSITE
reneéthompson.co
AÉNL is an international brand, media/production, and licensing company that
encompasses three sister companies: AÉNL, AÉNL Agency, and AÉNL Music.
EXPERIENCE CONT.
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AÉNL Music | Frisco | 2020 – Present
Owner
EDUCATION
B.A, Business
University of North Texas
2014 – 2016
B.A., Film & Economics
University of Kansas
2012 – 2013
SKILLS
Cinematography
Social Media Growth
Digital Advertising
Commercial Photography
Video production
AÉNL Music is an internet music distribution record label under the umbrella
of AÉNL & AÉNL Agency.
Stocksy| US | 2020 – Present
Owner
Curate cinematic visuals for Stocksy international clients.
Getty Images | US | 2020 – Present
Freelance Photographer
Curate custom photographic content for global clients and brands.
Shutterstock | US | 2020 – Present
Freelance Cinematographer & Photographer
Produce high-quality images and videos for our Shutterstock customers.
Video Editing
Management
Adobe Stock Contributor | US | 2020 – Present
Freelance Cinematographer & Photographer
AWARDS
Local Love Award
Best Visual Messenger
2018
Cosign Awards Nomination
Best Videographer and
Photographer
2017
Curate custom video and photographic content for global clients and brands.
Unsplash Contributor | US | 2020 – Present
Freelance Photographer
Curate custom photographic content for use around the globe.
Green Moksha | Frisco | 2018 – Present
Owner
Owner of brand Green Moksha, a packaging product company.
WEBSITE
reneéthompson.co
Creative Circle | Dallas | 2018 – Present
Freelance Cinematographer & Editor
Curate professional cinematic artistry on various projects as lead
cinematographer and/or editor.
EXPERIENCE CONT.
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High Standardz | Def Jam | Dallas | 2018 - 2018
Video Commissioner
EDUCATION
B.A, Business
University of North Texas
2014 – 2016
B.A., Film & Economics
Uni versity of Kansas
2012 – 2013
SKILLS
Cinematography
Social Media Growth
Digital Advertising
Produce as well as commission all video content for High Standardz and it’s
artists.
Shutterstock Custom | Dallas | 2018 - 2020
Freelance Cinematographer & Photographer
Curate custom video and photographic content for global clients and
brands.
ByDesignFilms | Dallas | 2017 - Present
Freelance Cinematographer
Curate professional cinematic artistry for various weddings and corporate
projects as lead and second cinematographer.
Commercial Photography
Video production
Video Editing
Management
AWARDS
Local Love Award
Best Visual Messenger
2018
Cosign Awards Nomination
Best Videographer and
Photographer
2017
Videostratus | Canada | 2018 - Present
Freelance Cinematographer
Curate professional videography for real estate, dental, and automotive
companies.
American Wedding Group | Dallas | 2018 - 2019
Freelance Cinematographer
Curate professional cinematic artistry for various wedding clientele.
In House Media Group | Frisco | 2014 - 2018
Partner & Head Director of Photography
Duties include aiding in producing and managing various projects for high
profile clients while ensuring the quality of production.
WEBSITE
rene éthompson.co
MUSIC VIDEOS
AÉNL | Boxing With My Demons | D: Reneé Thompson P: Michael Taylor R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | No Room | D: Reneé Thompson P: Samantha Clemons R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Tippy Lo | D: Nina Fame | P: Nina Fame R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Jugg Everything | D: Reneé Thompson | P: Nezifah Momodu R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Fail | D: Reneé Thompson | P: Blast R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Static | D: Nicholas Picciotto | Nicholas Picciotto R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Sugarcane | D: Gallowayyys P: Gallowayyys R: Editor
AÉNL | Broken | D: Nezifah Momodu P: Nezifah Momodu R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Make It Happen | D: Reneé Thompson P: Blast R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Get Paid | D: Fokal Point Studio P: Reneé Thompson R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | October | D: Reneé Thompson P: Denny Jones R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Replay Value | D: Reneé Thompson P: La Kugi R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Casino | D: F.O La Famila P: F.O La Familia R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | Nonchalant | D: AMo P: Amo R: Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | LWKY | D: Reneé Thompson P: IndagoMusic R: Cinematographer/Editor
HIGHSTANDARDZ / DEF JAM RECORDING | The Hate You Give | D: Tramaine Townsend P: J.Dot Jones R:
Casting Director / Assistant Producer
HIGHSTANDARDZ / DEF JAM RECORDINGS | Like Me | D: Jeremy Biggers P: J. Dot Jones R: BTS/V/P
HIGHSTANDARDZ / DEF JAM RECORDINGS | Pick A Side | D: German Torres P: J. Dot Jones R: BTS/V/P
HIGHSTANDARDZ / DEF JAM RECORDINGS | Same Oh | D: German Torres P: J. Dot Jones R: BTS/V/P
AÉNL | Lifestyle Intro (2019) | D: Reneé Thompson P: Charles K. R: Lead Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | risk. (2020) | D: Reneé Thompson P: AÉNL R: Editor
AÉNL | eye. (2020) | D: Reneé Thompson P: AÉNL R: Editor
AÉNL | Right Now. (2021) | D: Alexis Monet P: Charles K. R: Lead Cinematographer/Editor
AÉNL | N.E.Z. (2021) | D: Reneé Thompson P: Nezifah & Janelle Monae. R: Lead
Cinematographer/Editor
COMMERCIALS / CORPORATE VIDEO
GUGGENHEIM PRODUCTIONS | Julianne Hough ABBVIE | D: Megan Raney Adams P: Kerry Girvin R: AC
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Wake n Bake “Boxing” | D: Jeremy Jones P: Wake n Bake Cupcake R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Wake n Bake “SMJ Art” | D: Jeremy Jones P: Wake n Bake Cupcake R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Darren Miller Commercial | D: Jeremy Jones P: Darren Miller R: V/P
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Wake n Bake “Lux Locators” | D: Jeremy Jones P: Wake n Bake Cupcake R: V
AÉNL | Julry | D: Reneé Thompson P: Julry R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Goddess Hair | D: Jeremy Jones P: Goddess Hair R: V
PLAY NOW STUDIOS | Pool Goalie | D: Jeremy Jones P: Kelly Gray R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Vanpoole Properties Gas Monkey | D: Jeremy Jones P: Vanpoole R: V
AÉNL | NDCBF Life Journey | D: Reneé Thompson P: Tranay Wilson R: V
AÉNL | Project Naptural | D: Reneé Thompson P: Teresa Hardaway R: V
AÉNL | Southern Scholar | D: Reneé Thompson P: Southern Scholar R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Ricart Insurance | D: Jeremy Jones P: Kasie Ricart R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Alpha 7 About Us | D: Jeremy Jones P: Alpha 7 Energy R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Town House Von Miller’s Birthday | D: Jeremy Jones P: TownHouse R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Alpha 7 Interviews | D: Jeremy Jones P: Alpha 7 Energy R: V
BYDESIGNFILMS | Gukenheimer & Devon Energy | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second
Cinematographer
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Alpha 7 About Us II | D: Jeremy Jones P: Alpha 7 Energy R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Tyrese Maxey Annoucement Video | D: Jeremy Jones P: CMB Agency R: C
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Real Eyez Tutorial Video | D: Jeremy Jones P: Real Eyez R: V
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Real Eyez Tutorial Video II | D: Jeremy Jones P: Real Eyez R: V
VIDEOSTRATUS | Lewis Pain Management | D: Reneé Thompson P: Videostratus R: Cinematographer
VIDEOSTRATUS | Facial & Oral Surgery Associates | D: Reneé Thompson P: Videostratus R: C
AÉNL | Grown Kidz Interview | D: Reneé Thompson P: Reneé Thompson R: Lead Cinematographer
THEATREMAMA | Match.com Campaign | D: Reneé Thompson P: TheatreMama R: Cinematographer
THEATREMAMA | Cirque Du Soleil Campaign | D: Reneé Thompson P: TheatreMama R:
Cinematographer
CREATIVE CIRCLE | Lowe’s Campaign |: Reneé Thompson P: Creative Circle R: Cinematographer
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | New York Billboard (2020) | D: Reneé Thompson P: The Champions League
R: Cinematographer/Editor
WEBSERIES
AÉNL | Matters Of The Heart | D: Joshua Wilson P: Joshua Wilson R: Lead Cinematographer
AÉNL | Whit’s Kitch | D: Reneé Thompson P: Whitney Kutch R: Videographer
AÉNL | Goodness w/ Chef Vannessa | D: Reneé Thompson P: Vannessa Brown R: Cinematographer
EVENT RECAPS
AÉNL | Gospel Heritage Event Houston | D: N/A P: Skip Barrett R: Lead Videographer
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | Birthday Party Mardi Gras Dallas | D: Joshua Wilson P: N/A R: V/P
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | 97.9 Dub Car Show 2016 Dallas | D: Jeremy Jones P: iHeart Radio R: V/P
IN HOUSE MEDIA GROUP | 97.9 Dub Car Show 2017 Dallas | D: Jeremy Jones P: iHeart Radio R: V/P
AÉNL | DFW Vintage Swap Meet Event 1 | D: Reneé Thompson P: DFW Vintage Swap Meet R: V/P
AÉNL | DFW Vintage Swap Meet Event 2 | D: Reneé Thompson P: DFW Vintage Swap Meet R: V/P
AÉNL | DFW Vintage Swap Meet Event 3 | D: Reneé Thompson P: DFW Vintage Swap Meet R: V/P
AÉNL | DFW Vintage Swap Meet Event 4 | D: Reneé Thompson P: DFW Vintage Swap Meet R:
V/P
AÉNL | Dated. Faded. Worn. Event 1 | D: Reneé Thompson P: Dated. Faded. Worn. R: V/P
AÉNL | Dated. Faded. Worn. Event 2 | D: Reneé Thompson P: Dated. Faded. Worn. R: V/P
AÉNL | Dated. Faded. Worn. Event 3 | D: Reneé Thompson P: Dated. Faded. Worn. R: V/P
WEDDINGS
BYDESIGNFILMS | Jordan Fields and Bryce Petty | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Edgar Quinteros and Alma Cruz | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Lila Nelson and Tyler Daniel | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Lucy Tran and JB Arandia | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Anna Beheshti and Benjamin Ranayhossaini | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
AMERICAN WEDDING GROUP | Keilah Blakey and Tanner Marcom | D: N/A P: AWG R: LC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Ricky Surujdin and Sravya Ennamuri | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R:SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Amy Hoang and Andrew Plan| D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Jessica Rosenberg | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Heather Vansau and Jonathan King| D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Hillary DeBruin and Conner Shope | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Veronica Merrick and Chris Billings| D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Carla Cash and Mallory Mulroy | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Steven Cheng and Amber Au| D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Dina Hawidi and Omar Alhasan | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: SC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Dani Beck and Michael Jewell| D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Christy Bayless and Alex Payne | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Nancy Doan and Tien Nguyen | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Second Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Amanda Yang and Aaron Galceran (2021) | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: LC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Elise Luers and Jordan Loy (2021) | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Lead Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Amanda Yang and Aaron Galceran (2021) | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: LC
BYDESIGNFILMS | Reema Sethi and Chirag Patel | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: Lead Cinematographer
BYDESIGNFILMS | Amanda Yang and Aaron Galceran | D: N/A P: ByDesignFilms R: LC
SHORT FILMS
CIARA BONIFACE | Help, My Soul Cries! (2019)| D: Ciara Boniface & Vanessa Cortes P: Ciara Boniface
R: AC
CIARA BONIFACE | Dirty Money (2018) | D: Ciara Boniface | P: Ciara Boniface R: BTS Camera Operator
BEHIND THE SCENES
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Los Angeles (2021) | D: Reneé Thompson P: The Champions League R: C/P
COVERS
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | In Due Time Album (2019) | D: Charles K. P: The Champions League R: P
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Victory For Hip Hop 2 Album (2020) | D: Charles K. P: The Champions
League R: P
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Right Now Single (2021) | D: Charles K. P: The Champions League R: P
REFERENCES
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