nicholas cravaack

Filmmaker / Editing Intern

BIOGRAPHY

Nicholas Cravaack is a Minnesota-based emerging filmmaker and current student at Bethel University, where he is pursuing his passion for visual storytelling through hands-on creative and technical experiences. Introduced to In Progress by Robert Ndondo-Lay of FilmNorth, Nicholas joined the organization as an intern under the mentorship of Kristine Sorensen to further develop his craft in a collaborative, community-driven setting.

Nicholas has already contributed to several film projects, including the narrative short Eyes of God and a collection of mini-documentaries produced through Bethel University. His passion lies in documentary filmmaking, with a long-term goal of using the medium to shed light on untold stories and spark meaningful dialogue.

Inspired by the words of Albert Einstein—“Imagination is more important than knowledge, where knowledge is limited, imagination encompasses the entire world”—Nicholas approaches his creative journey with curiosity, humility, and a deep desire to grow both as an artist and a collaborator.

Qualifications

Nicholas is proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition for video and audio editing. He has hands-on experience operating Canon and Sony video cameras, as well as setting up and managing lighting for film production. His sound production skills include field recording with professional-grade microphones and digital recording devices. Nicholas thrives in team-based environments and continues to expand his technical and creative abilities through formal education and immersive learning experiences.

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Adobe Audition

  • Canon and Sony video cameras

  • lighting and light staging

  • sound recording

  • experience with recording devices and certain microphones

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