Video editor, screenwriter, and filmmaker with a diverse set of on-set and post-production skills. Experienced with social media content creation, short film production, and documentary.…

Charlie Sernovitz

Video editor, screenwriter, and filmmaker with a diverse set of on-set and post-production skills. Experienced with social media content creation, short film production, and documentary.…

Available to hire

Video editor, screenwriter, and filmmaker with a diverse set of on-set and post-production skills. Experienced with social media content creation, short film production, and documentary.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Law Clerk at Saper Law Offices
March 1, 2026 - Present
Supported attorneys in drafting memos, client correspondence, & research for active & prospective litigation.
Video Editor / Strategic Communications & Engagement Intern at Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Crafted engaging narratives from interviews & panel discussion footage to create video recaps for web platforms. Synthesized knowledge shared by public policy experts & academics as concise written material for social media.
Opposition Research Intern at Colin Allred for Senate
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Researched & organized background reports based on media appearances, judicial filings & government records. Updated existing campaign reports & internal reference materials, including transcribing audio materials.
Policy Research Assistant at Institute for Policy Research
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Compiled, logged & qualitatively coded data samples on Congressional candidate electoral performance in Excel. Provided editorial feedback & proofreading for research methodology, academic journal articles & press releases.
Youth Climbing Instructor at Austin Bouldering Project
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Coached children, aged 4–12, in gym safety, bouldering technique, and hands-on learning activities. Mediated conflict & proactively minimized injuries to foster physically & emotionally healthy camp experiences.
Youth Climbing Instructor at Austin Bouldering Project
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Coached children, aged 4–12, in gym safety, bouldering technique, and hands-on learning activities. Mediated conflict & proactively minimized injuries to foster physically & emotionally healthy camp experiences.
District Office Intern at Office of U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Filed constituent calls, recorded comments on legislation & routed requests for casework with federal agencies.
Director of Photography / Animator / Editor at Planted: Stop Motion Short Film
August 1, 2025 - Present
Executed impactful visual language through shot list development, still photography & digital cinematography. Performed stop motion animation, taking 10,680 photos while matching dialogue to wire-armature movement. Coordinated post-production staff, edited for narrative impact & composed visual effects elements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television/Film, Political Science & International Studies at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services

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