Freelance video editor/shooter with 5+ years of experience creating social-first vertical content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Strong visual storytelling background rooted in cinematography and photography, with an emphasis on composition, lighting, and narrative pacing.

Jenny Leavitt

Freelance video editor/shooter with 5+ years of experience creating social-first vertical content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Strong visual storytelling background rooted in cinematography and photography, with an emphasis on composition, lighting, and narrative pacing.

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Freelance video editor/shooter with 5+ years of experience creating social-first vertical content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Strong visual storytelling background rooted in cinematography and photography, with an emphasis on composition, lighting, and narrative pacing.

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Work Experience

Director of Photography - Serialized Social Content at Crazy Maple Studios & Drama Box
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Shot product, texture, and application footage for beauty brands Biossance and Shea Moisture. Led end-to-end branded campaign production—from concept and pre-production through shooting and post-production. Designed efficient, repeatable studio lighting setups and workflows for platform-optimized delivery.
Video Grapher/Shooter–Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led camera, lighting, and visual execution for high-volume serialized vertical drama content across multiple productions. Delivered 30+ episodic videos while maintaining visual consistency through fast turnarounds. Designed and operated two-camera setups for studio and location shoots optimized for social platforms.
Video Grapher / Shooter–Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led camera, lighting, and visual execution for high-volume serialized vertical drama content across multiple productions. Delivered 30+ episodic videos while maintaining visual consistency across fast-turn schedules. Designed and operated two-camera setups for studio and location shoots optimized for social platforms.
Cinematographer (Thesis Film) / Intern (AFI) at American Film Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Cinematic thesis film nominated for a Student Emmy award.
Video Grapher/Director of Photography at Biossance & Shea Moisture (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Video Grapher / Director of Photography at Biossance & Shea Moisture (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Covers cinematography and photography responsibilities for beauty product content, with a focus on skin tone accuracy, lighting, and composition. (Details are limited in the provided resume text.)
Camera Assistant at International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 (New York, NY)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Shot on-location video for The New York Times’ Interviews series, working directly with high-profile talent while maintaining professionalism and discretion. Shot and edited short-form branded content, music videos, and short films emphasizing pacing, hooks, and platform-native storytelling. Managed post-production workflows in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve to deliver content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History at New York University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Thesis film (Student Emmy Award) at American Film Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in History at New York University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Thesis film nomination (student Emmy) at American Film Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment