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Greg will be focusing on teaching within NU’s Video Production program. His current position involves video production work with the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Ministry Network and, in that position, he may have the opportunity to hire NU students for internship opportunities.
Greg is teaching:
- Cinematography
- Digital Video Editing I
- Digital Video Editing II
- Digital Video Production I
- Live Videography Practicum
Greg Backes’ career has spanned over 20 years in the film and video industry. While an urban missionary in Harlem, NY and later Seattle, Greg began filming a variety of hip hop music videos and commercials for a number of corporations. In 2009, he won Video Director of the Year at the ITM Music Awards in the Pacific º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. After graduating from Seattle Film Institute, he had videos featured on BET (Black Entertainment Television), ESPN and Fox Sports. He works primarily as a Director of Photography for a number of short films. He additionally has experience working as Technical Director for live video productions and editor. Greg presently is the Media Director/Producer at the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God in Snoqualmie. His works there include pioneering a talk/variety show “Off Script with Debbie” which has run for 6 seasons and a reality web series titled “Ride the Wind” for 2 seasons. His experiences range from narrative film, social media, commercial, movie trailer and music videos. Greg’s goal is to empower the next generation of filmmakers to succeed at their craft.