I'm Andrew Rutter, a freelance video editor and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in video production, post-production, and digital storytelling. I transform complex ideas into engaging visual narratives through tonal editing, pacing, creative direction, and solid technical execution. I've collaborated with universities, artists, businesses, and community groups, bringing a professional yet human approach to every project and balancing storytelling craft with clear communication goals. I specialize in end-to-end production workflows, refining narrative structure, and enhancing visual impact. I'm passionate about creating meaningful, high-quality content that connects, informs, and inspires. Based in Vancouver, I have extensive experience across Canada and Denmark, including teaching roles and community-led projects with Indigenous collaborators.…

Andrew Rutter

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I'm Andrew Rutter, a freelance video editor and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in video production, post-production, and digital storytelling. I transform complex ideas into engaging visual narratives through tonal editing, pacing, creative direction, and solid technical execution. I've collaborated with universities, artists, businesses, and community groups, bringing a professional yet human approach to every project and balancing storytelling craft with clear communication goals. I specialize in end-to-end production workflows, refining narrative structure, and enhancing visual impact. I'm passionate about creating meaningful, high-quality content that connects, informs, and inspires. Based in Vancouver, I have extensive experience across Canada and Denmark, including teaching roles and community-led projects with Indigenous collaborators.…

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I’m Andrew Rutter, a freelance video editor and visual storyteller with over 20 years of experience in video production, post-production, and digital storytelling. I transform complex ideas into engaging visual narratives through tonal editing, pacing, creative direction, and solid technical execution. I’ve collaborated with universities, artists, businesses, and community groups, bringing a professional yet human approach to every project and balancing storytelling craft with clear communication goals.

I specialize in end-to-end production workflows, refining narrative structure, and enhancing visual impact. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, high-quality content that connects, informs, and inspires. Based in Vancouver, I have extensive experience across Canada and Denmark, including teaching roles and community-led projects with Indigenous collaborators.

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Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer & Content Creator at Simon Fraser University
May 23, 2024 - December 27, 2025
Developed educational films that translate complex concepts into accessible, engaging visual content for SFU's Institute for Environmental Learning. Produced field school and professional development videos highlighting land-based learning and knowledge mobilisation. Collaborated with Indigenous educators and communities to capture authentic interviews and ensure respectful, community-led representation. Producing content for small businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
Freelance Videographer at University of British Columbia
October 22, 2022 - December 28, 2025
Led video production for the SSHRC-funded Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives project, using documentary filmmaking to support storytelling and research in collaboration with University of Victoria. Edited audio and video for UBC’s Museum of Anthropology Indigenous ArtWalk Tour app, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education and the Belkin Gallery. Videographer to xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Indigenous Garden documenting activities and members to ensure all content is reflected respectful, accurate, and community-led representation. Served as a guest lecturer on UBC's Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Contemporary Media courses. Managed UBC’s Decolonizing Teaching website, promoting Indigenous knowledge mobilisation into educational frameworks through community engagement media projects.
Video Production Lecturer at Aalborg University
November 5, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Designed and delivered video production courses, emphasizing hands-on learning and industry-relevant workflows. Integrated visual storytelling and workflow technologies, ensuring students developed strong digital communication skills. Provided oversight and training in professional audio/video equipment management and video editing techniques and software.
Audio Video Technician & Lecturer at University College of Northern Denmark
July 31, 2010 - August 30, 2022
Produced over 200 short-form videos for marketing and communication, information distribution, student onboarding, e-learning material, and testimonials. Provided audio/video technical and instructional services to over 5,000 students and 900 faculty, ensuring reliable daily operations across multi-room video production environments. Managed and maintained camera equipment, microphones, lighting kits, editing studios, and media servers. Supported live productions and events through real-time troubleshooting, system management, and on-site technical coordination. Taught undergraduate courses in video production, front-end development, UX/UI, graphic design and project management. Led curriculum revisions aligning learning outcomes, assessment rubrics, and delivery methods. Design courses, evaluated, examined and mentored students in media production, planning, and post.
Freelance Videographer & Multimedia Designer at Self-employed
November 6, 2002 - July 31, 2010
Produced, directed, and edited visual storytelling projects for academic, business, and nonprofit clients. Managed all aspects of production logistics, including location scouting, equipment management and coordination. Delivered high-quality digital content for TV and web, and graphic design tailored to organisational goals.
Videographer & Content Creator at Freelance
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Developed educational films that translate complex concepts into accessible, engaging visual content. Produced field school and professional development videos highlighting land-based learning and knowledge mobilization with Simon Fraser University’s Institute for Environmental Learning. Collaborated with Indigenous educators and communities to capture authentic interviews and ensure respectful, community-led representation.
Freelance Videographer at University of British Columbia
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Led video production for the SSHRC-funded Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives project, using documentary filmmaking to support storytelling and research in collaboration with University of Victoria. Edited audio and video for UBC’s Museum of Anthropology Indigenous ArtWalk Tour app, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education and the Belkin Gallery. Videographer to xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Indigenous Garden documenting activities and members to ensure content is reflected respectful, accurate, and community-led representation. Served as a guest lecturer on UBC’s Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Contemporary Media courses. Managed UBC’s Decolonizing Teaching website, promoting Indigenous knowledge mobilisation into educational frameworks through community engagement media projects.
Sessional Lecturer, Video Production at Aalborg University, Department of Communication and Psychology
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Designed and delivered video production courses, emphasizing hands-on learning and industry-relevant workflows. Integrated visual storytelling and workflow technologies, ensuring students developed strong digital communication skills. Provided oversight and training in professional audio/video equipment management and video editing techniques and software.
Media Lab Manager & Technician at University College of Northern Denmark, Media Lab Facility
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Produced over 200 short-form videos for marketing and communication, information distribution, student onboarding, e-learning material, and testimonials. Provided audio/video technical and instructional services to over 5,000 students and 900 faculty, ensuring reliable daily operations across multi-room video production environments. Managed and maintained camera equipment, microphones, lighting kits, editing studios, and media servers. Supported live productions and events through real-time troubleshooting, system management, and on-site technical coordination.
Senior Lecturer, Multimedia Design at University College of Northern Denmark, IT-Department
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Taught undergraduate courses in video production, front-end development, UX/UI, and project management. Led curriculum revisions aligning learning outcomes, assessment rubrics, and delivery methods. Designed courses, evaluated, examined and mentored students in media production, planning, and post.
Freelance Videographer & Multimedia Designer at Self-employed – Copenhagen, Denmark
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Produced, directed, and edited visual storytelling projects for academic, business, and nonprofit clients. Managed all aspects of production logistics, including location scouting, equipment management and coordination. Delivered high-quality digital content for TV and web, and graphic design tailored to organisational goals.
Board of Directors at Firehall Arts Center
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Board governance role including operations management and secretary duties.
Board of Directors – Operations Management & Secretary at Aalborg FilmWorkshop
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Governance, operations oversight and administrative duties.
Learning & Development Support at Danish Refugee Council
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Learning & development support initiatives.

Education

Master of Education (Senior Lecturer Assessment) at Danish School of Media and Journalism
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Professional Bachelor's Degree at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
MEd (Danish Lecturer’s Assessment) at Danish School of Media and Journalism
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017

Qualifications

Accredited Insights Discovery Practitioner
March 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Certified Web Professional (CIW)
March 1, 2001 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
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