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Hi, I’m Ian J Harshman—a creative and detail-oriented film editor with hands-on experience across short films, promotional content, and digital storytelling. I excel at narrative pacing, continuity, and visual rhythm, crafting edits that serve the story and engage the audience.
I’m passionate about expanding into directing and cinematography, bringing a strong sense of story, composition, and collaboration to every project. I’m currently pursuing a BA in Film and Television with a directing emphasis and continually exploring new ways to tell stories on screen.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Background Extra at My Grown Up Christmas Wish
April 11, 2022 - November 14, 2025Background extra on a Hallmark holiday film.
Editor, Intern at SIRDANNYFARBER
January 1, 2026 - PresentEdit social media interview reels, add captions and music. Upload and manage IMDB Web material.
Editor, Intern at UNDERRATED
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026Recut trailers to improve video quality. Add subtitles and Closed Captions for feature films.
Editor, Videographer at URBAN GRIND TV
March 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Edit content for Legends In Session, featuring retired NBA All-Star professional basketball players. Weekly post with guests. Trim content using time sheets to meet multi-platform delivery runtimes. Edit music videos, broadcast segments, and long form interviews in Final Cut Pro, emphasizing pacing, beat synchronization and narrative clarity. Serve as sole editor for the documentary Ismael Rosa: Salsa Never Dies, shaping story structure and interview flow.
Intern at N’DIGO Studios
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Edited weekly YouTube content (KickBackCHI), optimized pacing, comedic timing, and audience engagement. Operated Sony FX30 and Canon 250D across multi-camera shoots while maintained consistent visual style. Directed and produced original series (PlayBack, Access Denied), overseeing creative development, scripting, and shot planning.
Education
BFA Concentration in Directing at DePaul University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Associates in Arts at Harper College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television with a Concentration in Directing at DePaul University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Associate’s in Fine Arts at Harper College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television with a Concentration in Directing at Depaul University, Chicago, IL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Associate’s in Fine Arts at Harper College, Palatine, IL
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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