This documentary short follows music major, Jonathan Rivera, as he describes how he prioritizes his passion and balances other factors in his life in order to have time to pursue what he loves.
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Elise Dahlstedt
- Chicago, United States
- 1 project
Hi there! I'm Elise Dahlstedt, a passionate filmmaker and editor based in Chicago.
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Hi there! I’m Elise Dahlstedt, a passionate filmmaker and editor based in Chicago. I’ve been building hands-on experience through student projects, internships, and production roles, focusing on storytelling, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
I love bringing ideas to life from planning to post, wearing multiple hats like director, editor, and costume designer. I’m excited to continue growing in film and television production and contribute to dynamic teams.
- Joined September 2025
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Projects · 1
Work experience· 6 roles
Assistant Editing Intern · The Red Door FilmsMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos
Assisted in assembling string-outs and fulfilled editing tasks assigned by the director. Monitored social media as well as assisted with research and organization of archival media. Maintained thorough communication with the director, producer, and team of interns to ensure maximum efficiency and best prioritization of tasks for each shift.
Assistant Editing Intern · The Red Door FilmsMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos
Monitored social media as well as assisted with research and organization of archival media; maintained thorough communication with the director, producer, and team of interns to ensure maximum efficiency and best prioritization of tasks for each shift.
Assistant Editing Intern · The Red Doors FilmsMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos
Assisted in assembling string-outs and fulfilled editing tasks assigned by the director; monitored social media as well as assisted with research and organization of archival media; maintained thorough communication with the director, producer, and team of interns to ensure maximum efficiency and prioritization of tasks for each shift.
Task Associate · UltaSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Task Assistant · UltaSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Task Associate · UltaSep 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos
Education· 8
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies · Northern Illinois University2021 – 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production · Columbia College Chicago2023 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts · Northern Illinois University2021 – 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production · Columbia College Chicago2023 – 2025
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