I am a filmmaker based in Birmingham, Alabama, and have directed short films that have screened at festivals across the southeast, I am also a professional video editor in local television news, where I have helped craft award winning storytelling. I have a passion for storytelling and get profound satisfaction from overseeing the process from start to finish.…

Colin Albea

I am a filmmaker based in Birmingham, Alabama, and have directed short films that have screened at festivals across the southeast, I am also a professional video editor in local television news, where I have helped craft award winning storytelling. I have a passion for storytelling and get profound satisfaction from overseeing the process from start to finish.…

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I am a filmmaker based in Birmingham, Alabama, and have directed short films that have screened at festivals across the southeast, I am also a professional video editor in local television news, where I have helped craft award winning storytelling. I have a passion for storytelling and get profound satisfaction from overseeing the process from start to finish.

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English
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Work Experience

Chief Editor at CBS 42
March 1, 2022 - Present
Lead the editing of news stories, special projects, archive management, and team management for the station.
Video Editor at CBS 42
December 1, 2015 - March 31, 2022
Video editing for news stories, video archiving, teleprompter operation and live video assistance.
Freelance Video Editor at Freelance
October 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance video editing; proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro.
Part-Time Videographer at Lakeshore Foundation
June 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Videography and editing for educational, PSA and promotional videos.
Part-Time Camera Operator at ABC 33/40
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Operated studio cameras and teleprompter, fill-in floor directing for Talk of Alabama.
Video Production Specialist at Metro Monitor
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Video editing and news clipping.
Marketing and Communications Intern at Atlas Network
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Video script writing and research, newsletter editing, email marketing, photography.
Audio Video Intern at Cato Institute
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Video editing videography for hill briefings, Cato studio assistance.
Office Service Specialist at UAB Temporary Employment Services
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Temp ID card photography and technology maintenance.
Intern at FilmDog Media
August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Produced football highlight videos, charity promotions and set-up audio/video conferencing.
Intern at Duncan Scott Productions
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Moving Picture Institute Intern; Edited Atlas Shrugged Part II bonus features, assisted new edition of Italian We the Living film.
Student Assistant at UAB Human Resources
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Clerical work and receptionist duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Double Major in Film and History at University of Alabama at Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2012

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

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