About the Company

Stray Bullet Filmz combines a decade of film/video production experience with five years experience in the historical and theoretic study of cinema. To learn more about Robert F. Stern or the company please send an email by visiting the contact page.

Services and Experience

PRODUCTION

Robert F. Stern started Stray Bullet Filmz with a complete knowledge of film and video production. During his ten plus years as an industry professional Robert has worked on eleven feature films and with Academy Award winning actors as a crew member. He began as a production assistant then worked as a lighting technician, grip, dolly grip, key grip, 2nd assistant director and assistant director. He has worked on feature films in New York, New Jersey, San Diego and Hollywood. Robert has worked as a cameraman for MTV, ESPN, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel and on countless corporate, industrial and commercial productions.

Robert has written, produced and directed three short films and two short documentaries. He has also written, produced and directed a one act play. Stray Bullet Filmz has produced two short films in conjunction with Aurora Quest Productions.  Stray Bullet Filmz has filmed in the mini-DV, HD, 16mm, Super 16mm and 35mm formats. All editing is performed on Final Cut Pro.

THEORY

Robert F. Stern holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Studies from The State University of New York at Buffalo and a Masters Degree in Theater, Television and Film from San Diego State University. Robert has taught film production courses at San Diego State University and taught Film in Society courses at Platt College in San Diego. Robert has taught Introduction to Cinema classes at San Diego City College. He is planning on pursuing his PhD in the critical study of cinema, and currently teaches film classes at Erie County Community College in Orchard Park, New York..

Stray Bullet Filmz believes that all visual images are forms of art. Visual elements such as color, composition and framing are utilized in every type of a visual narrative. The application of these elements and aspects of mise-en-scene (what we see in the frame) determine what kind of style and form the image will become. This style in turn creates the mood and message of the finished images. The study of these styles and a knowledge of their history enables the artist to create a much more substantial and creative visual piece of work.