Roana Wullinger

Creative Writer and Filmmaker with over 14 years of experience in film, television, and digital media. Skilled in storytelling across written and visual formats, with expertise in writing, directing, editing, and cinematography. Currently managing an independent e-commerce business while developing a first novel, with a focus on creative fiction, nonfiction, film, and culture.

FOUNDER & CEO at WINDSEEKER (2022-01 – Present)

• Led high-end online gift business, managing creative direction, content strategy, and daily operations.
• Developed blog articles, website content, product descriptions, and customer-facing copy; coordinated social media management.

CAMERA OPERATOR / CINEMATOGRAPHER at FREELANCE (2013-01 – 2024-06)

• Executed diverse projects including documentaries, interviews, live events, concerts, music videos, commercials, short-form and promotional productions, backstage insights, and weddings.
• Managed production processes, collaborating directly with clients to develop and execute project vision.
• Selected work includes US AID, Uber, Sony, WeWork, Wine And War (documentary feature), Arnabeat, Ostura, Grand Factory, CS:GO.

CREATIVE CONTENT PRODUCER at SW IMMOBILIEN (REAL ESTATE) (2019-06 – 2022-03)

• Produced promotional videos to enhance brand visibility.
• Created web content (copy and UX), feature sheets, and property descriptions to engage target audience.
• Conducted property showings to assist clients in finding suitable homes.

WRITER / DIRECTOR / EDITOR at FREELANCE (2012-01 – 2020-03)

• Writer/Director/Co-editor of feature length film Accidental Muse, streamed on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Apple TV, Vudu, Google Play and Playstation Video.
• Writer/director/editor of Rain Day, screened at Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival and in German movie theatre for several weeks.
• Developed additional short scripts and short stories; currently working on third draft of first novel, refining plot and character development.
• Produced diverse media content across various formats, including feature films, documentaries, TV, live events and commercials.
• Selected credits include Vice Media, SABIO, AVION, Paramore, Dolce & Gabbana, Estée Lauder, Apple, 100.3 The Sound, RTL Bavaria Films, The Surface (feature film), The Red Booth, Ontic, ABC Mouse, Zaina's Cake.

SOUND RECORDIST / BOOM OPERATOR at FREELANCE (2012-06 – 2016-05)

• Produced diverse media content across various formats, including feature films, documentaries, TV, live events and commercials.
• Selected credits include Vice Media, SABIO, AVION, Paramore, Dolce & Gabbana, Estée Lauder, Apple, 100.3 The Sound, RTL Bavaria Films, The Surface (feature film), The Red Booth, Ontic, ABC Mouse, Zaina's Cake.

SALES AGENT at INFINITE ALOE (2013-01 – 2013-12)

• Leveraged effective negotiation strategies to close deals and maximize profits.
• Communicated product features, advantages, and benefits to customers, resulting in increased sales.
• Analyzed sales data to adjust and improve sales strategies.
• Adapted to and remained flexible in a changing, fast-paced work environment and market conditions.

ORDER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT at HUGO BOSS HEADQUARTERS (2011-07 – 2012-08)

• Data entry and creation of client orders.
• Updated and reconciled account information to verify accurate and current records.
• Reviewed forms, emails and correspondence to facilitate proper routing and data integrity.

FILM PRODUCTION INTERN at TAKS FILM- UND MEDIENPRODUKTION (2009-11 – 2010-06)

• Compiled and organized research material on film production topics, including scripts and storyboards.
• Coordinated production activities and contributed to creative development processes.
• Pitched ideas, assembled pitch decks, and initiated cold calls to potential customers.

FOUNDER & CHIEF EDITOR at JOHANNES-KEPLER-GYMNASIUM (2003-09 – 2005-07)

• Founded and led the school newspaper, overseeing editorial content and publication as well as writing articles myself.

CINEMA AND TV PRODUCTION IN FILM PRODUCTION in Film Production – LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE (2012-06 – 2012-06)

GERMAN ABITUR in English, German, Social Studies, Ethics/Philosophy – HÖLDERLIN-GYMNASIUM (2009-06 – 2009-06)