ROBERT A. BOYD III
FILMMAKER
Greetings, my name is Robert Boyd. I am a filmmaker, editor,
voice actor, public speaker, and National Geographic Explorer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fulbright - National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship
Bridgetown, Barbados
Storytelling Fellow
Winter 2021 - Fall 2022
Filming, editing, and narrating a documentary that highlights the Barbados Threadsnake, one of the
smallest serpents in the world.
SKILLS
Videography & Photography
Video Editing & Animation (Adobe
Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro)
Voice Acting and Public Speaking
Writing
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
American University | 2020
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media
Arts
Concentration in Environmental
Filmmaking
BACHELOR OF ARTS
College of William and Mary | 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media
Studies
Minor in Biology
GBH, PBS - NOVA
Washington, DC
Associate Producer
Fall 2021
Conducted pre-production research, and assisted with the production of several short and long
form pieces for PBS - NOVA.
Investigative Reporting Workshop Fellowship
Washington, DC
Media Fellow
Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Conducted pre-production research, and assisted with production of two PBS Frontline
documentaries.
National Park Service Fellowship
Washington, DC
Videographer
Spring 2019-Summer 2020
Produced digital media (videos, animations, and photographs) highlighting scientific discoveries
made in the Everglades and Indiana Dunes National Parks.
DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) Internship
Washington, DC
Communications Intern
Summer 2019
Produced digital media (videos, animations, and photographs) highlighting DCSEU’s work providing
green, energy-saving equipment to low income households.
National Park Service Internship
Washington, DC
Communications Intern
Summer 2018
Filmed, edited, and narrated several videos for George Mason University’s Center for Climate
Change (4C) and the National Park Service, highlighting the environmental and historical amenities
of Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Ocean Exploration Trust Video Engineer Internship
E/V Nautilus
Video Engineer Intern
Fall 2017
Controlled and monitored ROV mounted cameras, recording deep sea fauna found in the Gulf of
California. Facilitated and filmed live educational interactions between Ocean Exploration Trust
staff, and on shore educational groups. Maintained and adjusted the output of the multi camera
system aboard the E/V Nautilus.
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian
Social Media Outreach Coordinator
Washington, DC
Summer 2017
Documented Smithsonian StreamCode project, a study of Gulf Stream zooplankton, through
photography and film. Created several articles and short videos highlighting the Smithsonian
StreamCode project.
US Department of Interior Internship
Washington, DC
Videographer
Summer 2016
Contacted and interviewed professionals in private industry, city, state and local government
throughout the metro area to coordinate film opportunities. Filmed invasive species in various
settings. Captured video footage being incorporated into a Department of Interior commissioned,
feature length promotional film.
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CapsidMedia LLC
8253a Backlick Rd
Newington, VA 22122
PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS
Published via the Investigative Reporting Workshop
The Healthcare Divide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVvEkeH4O8o
Published In Partnership With GBH
Meet the Marvelous Christmas Tree Worm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJnwwts1C4g
2021 Eco Comedy Film Competition Award Winner
A Tardigrade Thank You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB7g77uwKjk
Published in Partnership with the National Geographic
In Plain Sight
https://vimeo.com/-
Published in Partnership with Smithsonian National
Museum of Natural History
Crossing Paths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=oJcxC4neJcY&feature=emb_logo
Published in Partnership with the National Park Service
National Parks in the History of Science: Island
Biogeography
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/islandbiogeograp
hy.htm
