Tyler Akam

Junior at Penn State Behrend, Amateur Filmmaker, Eagle Scout, Independent Artist

 11281 Concord Rd

Corry, PA 16407

(814) 964-0095

takam2020.ta@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Wal-Mart, Corry, PA — Electronics, Stocking

May 2019 – PRESENT

I have experience with customer service in the retail world, and have worked with supervisors to understand operations within the company

EDUCATION

Penn State Behrend, Erie, PA — Bachelor’s

August 2020 – PRESENT

DIGIT Major, Basic Filmmaking Minor

Minors TBD: Game Minor

Corry Area High School, Corry, PA — High School Diploma

Graduated 2020

Graduated with Cum Laude

PROJECTS

Into the Metaverse – Short Film

A short film made during my studies.

James Devours Earth – Music Video

Music video made for friend and collaborator as 

part of an in class project. It utilized 4K Camera use

along with special effect work and sound design.

Blissful – Short Film

Made in collaboration with another student for an 

independent study. It utilized a RED 6K Camera and 

sound equipment, along with special effect work.

OBJECTIVE

I wish to discover more opportunities in the world of digital art and related career paths utilizing my set of skills. I am determined to use my creative ideas to make projects come to life.

SKILLS

  • Experienced in Adobe Programs, DaVinci Resolve
  • General graphic design

Learning oXygen, Git

Creative, ambitious

Videography, photography

AWARDS

Penn State Behrend Dean’s List – multiple accounts

Perfect Attendance, High School

Eagle Scout

Cum Laude, High School

LANGUAGES

English

Experience learning German

Most of my projects are on my YouTube Channel Takamator

Head to the Gallery to see them posted there!

Other Projects can be seen here:

Fortune Machine – Short Film

Fortune Machine was made for COMM 242, a basic filmmaking course offered at Penn State Behrend. It was a collaborative effort between students Tyler Akam and Noah Stachera

Blissful – Short Film

Blissful was made for an independent study. It was another collaborative effort between Tyler Akam and Noah Stachera. It stars fellow Behrend Students, and received assistance from BOLD-C on Behrend’s campus.

Infiltration – Card Game (in progress)

Infiltration is a card game idea in progress. Its current state renders it unplayable, but the rules and foundations are set. It is a project for the class GAME 220.

Photos!

You might have noticed a few images around the page! These are all involved in some of my projects, while others are for a photography course I’m taking! The top of this page is an example of one of my submissions for an assignment!