- Video Editor
JL
Jon Lefkovitz
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 1 project
Jon Lefkovitz is the director of "Rubber Soul", a feature film about John Lennon, which screened at the SXSW Film Festival and was awarded the Founders Prize by Michael Moore at the Traverse City Film Festival.
About
Jon Lefkovitz is the director of “Rubber Soul”, a feature film about John Lennon, which screened at the SXSW Film Festival and was awarded the Founders Prize by Michael Moore at the Traverse City Film Festival. Jon’s acclaimed feature-length documentary “Sight & Sound: The Cinema of Walter Murch” was approved by the legendary film editor and sound designer himself. He was also an editor on the theatrically released documentaries “Clemente” (SXSW 2024), which aired on the History Channel, and “11/8/16”, released on Netflix and Amazon.
Jon has edited trailers, music videos and commercials for clients including Sony, Disney, Paramount, FX, Tribeca Film and Starz, as well as dozens of mashups that have been published by Slate, HuffPost and The A.V. Club.
He lives with his wife Talia, sons Emmett and Shiloh and dog Beta in the great city of Pittsburgh.
- Joined March 2026
Skills· 10
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Gaming
- Healthcare
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Projects · 1
Work experience· 8 roles
Co-Editor · ClementeJan 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Co-editor on a feature-length documentary about Roberto Clemente, executive produced by LeBron James. Nationally distributed in theaters and on The History Channel. Won the Documentary Spotlight Audience Award at SXSW Film Festival.
Director, Editor · Sight & Sound: The Cinema of Walter MurchJan 2020 – Jan 2020 · 1 mo
Director and editor on a feature-length documentary about Oscar-winning editor and sound designer Walter Murch; approved by Murch and used in film schools worldwide.
Co-Editor · The Orchard / AmazonNov 2016 – Jan 2017 · 3 mos
Co-editor on a feature-length documentary distributed theatrically by The Orchard and on Netflix; production based in Los Angeles, CA.
Director, Writer (Adaptation), Editor · Rubber SoulJan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 1 mo
Feature-length Documentary editor · variousJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Editor · selfAug 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Editor · Self-employedJan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos
Staff Editor · The Ant FarmSep 2007 – Aug 2011 · 4 yrs
Education
Bachelor of Science · Northwestern University2001 – 2005
majored in Radio/TV/Film (mainly film)
Bachelor of Science, Radio/TV/Film · Northwestern University2030 – 2005
Certifications and awards
proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro2000 – 2026
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