Hudson Payer
A Cinema and Photography major and Park Scholar at Ithaca College, Hudsons skill set combines a high degree of technical knowledge with creativity, leadership, and effectiveness in teams. Hudson has brought his filmmaking expertise to both non-profit and corporate organizations. He served as the primary cinematographer for a large-scale project to benefit the historic Caffe Lena, filming over 20 renowned folk artists. He has also worked as an intern and employee for Galileo Media Arts, focusing on the production of marketing and promotional pieces. Experienced in freelance work as well, projects have included video production for Cornells Johnson School of Business, the creation of a mini-documentary for the Uncommon Grounds coffee shop, and the editing of a high-end fashion showcase which was shown at the Italian Embassy. Currently, Hudson volunteers with 180 Degree Consulting, working with downtown Ithacas Cinemopolis movie theater to develop new marketing strategies. At Ithaca College, Hudson has worked with ICTV as Cinematographer for the promotional teams advertisement of election day coverage, and he was recently chosen to direct ICTVs station promo. He has worked with Brandforming, Saratoga Film Academy, and Galileo Media Arts, as an intern and staff member. In his hometown of Saratoga Springs, Hudson founded Kid DJ, a successful DJ business which has now been in operation for over 10 years. Hudson also enjoys teaching, serving as an instructor for after school film programs and summer camps through the Saratoga Film Academy.
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Hudson Payer Graduates from Ithaca College.
Hudson Payer graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Emerging Media.
June, 19 2020 - Verified by Ithaca College
Hudson Payer Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College
Hudson Payer a Cinema & Photography major, was named to the Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Communications for the spring 2017 semester.
July, 28 2017 - Verified by Ithaca College
Hudson Payer was recognized for winning a scholarship
Park Scholarship -
Selected for a four-year, full merit scholarship at Ithaca College for students who have exemplified making a positive impact on the world through media and service.
Scholar Bio: http://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/scholarprofiles/2020/?item=11030
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Videographer, Marketing Communications Department at Ithaca College
March 2017 - Present
Brand Ambassador at FilmUp
Represent the FilmUp brand, and work to increase subscribers within the Ithaca College community and beyond.
February 2017 - Present
Owner at Hudson Payer Films (www.hudsonpayer.com)
Have worked on a variety of film projects, such as Chasing the Roast Mini-Doc, for Uncommon Grounds coffee shop. Most recent showreel:
July 2012 - Present
Owner at Kid DJ
Founded successful DJ business, now in its 11th year. During high school averaged 30 jobs per year, including charity fundraisers, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, middle and elementary school dances, high school events, 5K races, and private parties. Manage all aspects of business, such as client communication, scheduling, billing, equipment upgrades, DJing events, and training assistant DJs as needed. Sole entertainment for gala which raised $60,000 for Opera Saratoga.
July 2006 - Present
