I am a versatile Cinematographer and Video Editor with 8+ years of experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and extensive involvement in multiple facets of the film production process. Freelancing has instilled a deep sense of self-sufficiency in how I work, enabling me to excel in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations under minimal supervision. With a proven track record in producing story-driven content that millions have resonated with, I am dedicated to further leveraging my technical and storytelling abilities in a collaborative environment to produce impactful work that audiences can both get lost in and find a home in.

Charlie Hartwell

I am a versatile Cinematographer and Video Editor with 8+ years of experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and extensive involvement in multiple facets of the film production process. Freelancing has instilled a deep sense of self-sufficiency in how I work, enabling me to excel in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations under minimal supervision. With a proven track record in producing story-driven content that millions have resonated with, I am dedicated to further leveraging my technical and storytelling abilities in a collaborative environment to produce impactful work that audiences can both get lost in and find a home in.

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I am a versatile Cinematographer and Video Editor with 8+ years of experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and extensive involvement in multiple facets of the film production process. Freelancing has instilled a deep sense of self-sufficiency in how I work, enabling me to excel in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations under minimal supervision.

With a proven track record in producing story-driven content that millions have resonated with, I am dedicated to further leveraging my technical and storytelling abilities in a collaborative environment to produce impactful work that audiences can both get lost in and find a home in.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Editor and Cinematographer at HARTWELL, Rooftop Studios
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Shot and edited 'Jim Beam Welcome Sessions': a six-episode online docuseries centered around the Grammy-winning rock band Muse. Created the headlining program assets that earned 617 PR pieces, 130,000 contest opt-ins and over 700M reached worldwide for the JBWS program. Acted as the sole video editor responsible for implementing the creative visions and feedback from multiple brands, agencies, and band management. Edited various versions of both 15 and 30 cut downs on top of each episode for A/B testing across different social platforms.
Lead Editor and Cinematographer at Jim Beam, Rolling Stone, Atypikal
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Shot and edited 'Jim Beam Welcome Sessions': a six-episode online docuseries centered around the Grammy-winning rock band Muse. Acted as the sole video editor responsible for implementing the creative visions and feedback from multiple brands, agencies, and band management. Edited various versions of both 15 and 30 cut downs on top of each episode for A/B testing across different social platforms.
Head of Video Production at Camp Winadu
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2025
Produced the Friday Night Lights Series: 7 weekly episodes that enhanced brand identity and served as a core marketing tool for prospective campers and staff. Implemented a distinctive style of visual storytelling and voiceover scripting that established Winadu as a creative leader in the East Coast camping industry. Edited an annual Arrival Day video in which multiple hours of footage were captured, edited, and uploaded across all platforms within a 12-hour window. Supervised a team of 1-2 editors to ensure deadlines were met and Winadu's style was correctly implemented across all video assets.
Director of Visual Content at Yung Gravy
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Captured, edited, and delivered all photo and video assets across three sold-out North American tours alongside being a full-time student. Shot and edited multiple tour trailers, tour recap films, and music videos that collectively accumulated over 90M views on Yung Gravy's YouTube channel. Worked regularly under tight post-shoot editing deadlines to ensure content is released soon after capture. Coordinated with Republic Records to enhance their visual content strategy for Yung Gravy.
Freelance Editor and Cinematographer at Self-Employed / Charlie Hartwell Freelance
May 1, 2018 - Present
Produce a mixture of narrative, commercial, and social media-focused work for a variety of globally recognized brands and artists. Assist clients in all phases of the production cycle to ensure that their creative visions are brought to life on time and on budget. Collaborate with a wide range of teams and production staff across projects to ensure assets are properly integrated into edits. Edited a sizzle reel for Roc Nation that helped land LeBron James and CC Sabathia as producers for their series 'New Wave: Baseball's Next Generation'. Lighting design, Encoder/Proxy Management, Drone Operation.

Education

B.B.A. Marketing at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other