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I am a creative, passionate, prize-winning filmmaker with experience as a director, screenwriter, film editor, grip, and actor. This year I’ve worked on the set of two independent feature films, wrote script coverage for a Hollywood production company, and coached and edited other writers. I’m also a devoted mentor and educator, tutoring writing projects at Ithaca College Writing Center and pursuing new storytelling opportunities that blend drama with dark humor.…I am a creative, passionate, prize-winning filmmaker with experience as a director, screenwriter, film editor, grip, and actor. This year I’ve worked on the set of two independent feature films, wrote script coverage for a Hollywood production company, and coached and edited other writers. I’m also a devoted mentor and educator, tutoring writing projects at Ithaca College Writing Center and pursuing new storytelling opportunities that blend drama with dark humor.

August van Der Werf

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I am a creative, passionate, prize-winning filmmaker with experience as a director, screenwriter, film editor, grip, and actor. This year I’ve worked on the set of two independent feature films, wrote script coverage for a Hollywood production company, and coached and edited other writers. I’m also a devoted mentor and educator, tutoring writing projects at Ithaca College Writing Center and pursuing new storytelling opportunities that blend drama with dark humor.…I am a creative, passionate, prize-winning filmmaker with experience as a director, screenwriter, film editor, grip, and actor. This year I’ve worked on the set of two independent feature films, wrote script coverage for a Hollywood production company, and coached and edited other writers. I’m also a devoted mentor and educator, tutoring writing projects at Ithaca College Writing Center and pursuing new storytelling opportunities that blend drama with dark humor.

Available to hire

I am a creative, passionate, prize-winning filmmaker with experience as a director, screenwriter, film editor, grip, and actor. This year I’ve worked on the set of two independent feature films, wrote script coverage for a Hollywood production company, and coached and edited other writers.

I’m also a devoted mentor and educator, tutoring writing projects at Ithaca College Writing Center and pursuing new storytelling opportunities that blend drama with dark humor.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Pitch Writing

Expert

Pro Tools

Expert

Script

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Development Intern at Hyde Park Entertainment

December 1, 2024 - Present

Supported development activities for film projects; collaborated with creative teams; contributed to project scripting and research.

Writing Tutor at Ithaca College Writing Center

October 1, 2023 - Present

Provided one-on-one tutoring and feedback on writing for film, television, and emerging media; helped peers improve storytelling and formatting.

Multimedia Director at TIC Summer Camp

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Led multimedia program planning and production; supervised video content creation and scheduling for camps in Washington, DC.

Film Making Counselor at TIC Summer Camp

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Tutored and guided campers in film production; contributed to curriculum and on-site directing guidance.

Film Making Counselor at TIC Summer Camp

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Tutored and guided campers in film production; contributed to curriculum and on-site directing guidance.

AmeriCorps Member at City Year Washington, D.C.

November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Served as an AmeriCorps member supporting tutoring and youth programs in the DC area.

Stage Manager at Round House Theatre

May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Managed stage operations, cues, and coordination for theatre performances; assisted with production needs.

Writer/Actor at Homeschooled (Ithaca College Television)

March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Wrote and acted in student TV projects; Spring 2021–Fall 2022, including pitching and developing episodes for a half-hour comedy series; performed in a leading role.

Writer/Director/Editor at Some Boys (David R. Ames Award Winner)

September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Wrote, directed, and edited a spec music video for the song 'Some Boys' by Death Cab for Cutie; pitched concepts to screenwriting faculty and implemented notes.

Writer/Director/Editor at Wetwork (Student Film)

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Wrote, directed, and edited a black comedy short film; pitched concept to faculty, led casting, secured locations, and managed production schedule.

Writer/Director/Editor at Untitled Horror Comedy Short Film

March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Wrote, directed, and starred in a horror-comedy short film about a young man haunted by his girlfriend’s cat; pitched concept and script to faculty and incorporated feedback.

Writer/Director/Editor at Bootes

March 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote, directed, and starred in a horror-comedy short film; winner of the 2024 David R. Ames Film Award.

Writer/Director/Editor at Some Boys (Senior Thesis Film) Ithaca College

September 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote, directed, and edited a senior thesis film exploring darkly comic themes.

Writer/Director/Editor at Some Boys (Music Video) Death Cab for Cutie project

September 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote, directed, and edited a spec music video for the Death Cab for Cutie song; senior thesis project.

Writer/Actor at Homeschool’d (Ithaca College Television)

March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022

Pitched and wrote episodes for a half-hour comedy series; performed in a leading role.