I'm a multi-award-winning videographer and editor. I have worked with More Perfect Union, Wellspan, G1 Therapeutics, Kyowa Kirin, Novo Nordisk, and most governmental agencies such as the CDC, FDA, FBI, and DOJ. I can cover the entire production cycle from storyboarding to deliverables.…

Ari Kirschenbaum

I'm a multi-award-winning videographer and editor. I have worked with More Perfect Union, Wellspan, G1 Therapeutics, Kyowa Kirin, Novo Nordisk, and most governmental agencies such as the CDC, FDA, FBI, and DOJ. I can cover the entire production cycle from storyboarding to deliverables.…

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I’m a multi-award-winning videographer and editor.
I have worked with More Perfect Union, Wellspan, G1 Therapeutics, Kyowa Kirin, Novo Nordisk, and most governmental agencies such as the CDC, FDA, FBI, and DOJ.
I can cover the entire production cycle from storyboarding to deliverables.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR at CRITICAL FOCUS
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Capture and edit up to 8k videos, brand design, and create concepts for corporate promos. Clients include Wellspan, More Perfect Union, Kyowa Kirin, and G1 Therapeutics.
SENIOR VIDEO SPECIALIST at RTI INTERNATIONAL
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
Captured Cinematic Video in Multi-Camera Shoots, Edited Short & Long Form Content, Created 2D Animated Videos, Podcast Recording & Editing, 360 VR Video Production Capture & Edit, Concept Creation, Pitch Development & Scripting, Storyboarding & Animatics, Motion Graphics Design, Sound & Music Design, Subtitling & Delivery. Worked with clients such as CDC, FDA, FBI, NIJ, BJA, Air Force, NIH, USAID, NSDUH, SAMSA, FYSB.
WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR EFX ARTIST at SIMIAN TALES PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Wrote, directed, edited, sound designed, post-supervised, and completed all the 350+ VFX for theatrical feature film and animated TV series pitch.
ART DIRECTOR at LIVING ARTS COLLEGE
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Storyboarded, shot, edited, and delivered for broadcast of all in-house television spots, photos, and videos, including a televised 15-minute infomercial.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
August 1, 1992 - May 31, 1996

Qualifications

Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Huntsinger Scholarship - Washington University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
3 Tele Awards - Two Silver, 1 Bronze
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025
2015 NC Film Award - Best Director
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025
Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 WALS - RTI International
    Video promoting internal initiative for Women's organization within RTI international https://vimeo.com/391543317 Cinematography, editing, visual concept, sound design and graphics by Ari Kirschenbaum…
    uniE608 Diabetes Compass CDC
    All storyboarding, cinematography and editing for the CDC's Diabetes Compass website. Part of a ten-part series—more modules can be found here https://vimeo.com/user/31157468/folder/25527971…