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Hi, I’m Julia ‘Jules’ Brandt, a passionate video editor and colorist with hands-on experience in creating engaging promotional content and adapting videos for social media platforms. I have a strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects and a deep appreciation for video game aesthetics that I bring into my work.
I enjoy collaborating across departments and working on projects that blend creativity with marketing goals. Whether working on a contract basis or as an intern, I focus on producing high-quality content that tells a story and captures the audience’s attention.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Runner, Client Services Intern at Cutters Studios
December 1, 2024 - PresentCollaborated with assistant editors to learn post-production workflow, including media management, file organization, and editing techniques in Avid Media Composer, demonstrating strong attention to detail. Managed filing, data entry, and cost-to-job accounting to ensure efficient operations. Assisted in planning and executing company events for over 100 creatives and clients, showcasing adaptability in fast-paced environments. Facilitated logistical tasks such as delivering hard drives and collaborating with camera rental houses, reinforcing teamwork and organizational skills.
Video Editing Intern at The Colonie
November 30, 2023 - July 10, 2025Edited and assembled video content using Adobe Premiere Pro for internal initiatives, ensuring content was engaging and suitable for marketing purposes. Logged footage, organized assets, and created graphics, leveraging Adobe After Effects for basic motion graphics enhancements. Produced mock commercials for brands like Poptarts and Screwball, reflecting a passion for creative storytelling and marketing-driven video editing. Collaborated with senior video editors and graphic designers during stakeholder meetings to align video content with overall brand messaging and objectives.
Contract Video Editor at Chicago Brass Quintet
January 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Edited, colored, and created graphics for performance footage of the Chicago Brass Quintet. Created promotional content in order to attract audiences to CBQ performances.
Contract Video Editor at "Moosichulla" YouTube
July 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Edited a 30 minute long video for "Moosichulla" on YouTube, a channel with 12,700+ subscribers. The video has over 20,000 views and over 1,100 likes, gaining major traction for the channel.
Student Editor & Colorist at DePaul University
September 1, 2022 - PresentEdited and colored various student and graduate short films. Edited "The Watch", a student short film nominated for the 2022 Chicago Horror Film Awards. Colored "Day with a Dick", nominated for the 2024 DePaul Premiere Film Festival. Colored and edited "Let Them Eat Cake", selected for the 2024 DePaul Experimental Film Showcase. Colored and edited several other capstone and student projects, showcasing strong post-production and color grading skills.
Runner, Client Services Intern at Cutters Studios
December 1, 2024 - PresentCollaborated with assistant editors to learn post-production workflow, including media management, file organization, and editing techniques in Avid Media Composer, demonstrating strong attention to detail. Managed filing, data entry, and cost-to-job accounting to ensure efficient operations. Assisted in planning and executing company events for over 100 creatives and clients, showcasing adaptability in fast-paced environments. Facilitated logistical tasks such as delivering hard drives and collaborating with camera rental houses, reinforcing teamwork and organizational skills.
Video Editing Intern at The Colonie
November 30, 2023 - July 10, 2025Edited and assembled video content using Adobe Premiere Pro for internal initiatives, ensuring content was engaging and suitable for marketing purposes. Logged footage, organized assets, and created graphics, leveraging Adobe After Effects for basic motion graphics enhancements. Produced mock commercials for brands like Poptarts and Screwball, reflecting a passion for creative storytelling and marketing-driven video editing. Collaborated with senior video editors and graphic designers during stakeholder meetings to align video content with overall brand messaging and objectives.
Contract Video Editor at Chicago Brass Quintet
January 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Edited, colored, and created graphics for performance footage of the Chicago Brass Quintet. Created promotional content in order to attract audiences to CBQ performances.
Contract Video Editor at "Moosichulla" YouTube
July 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Edited a 30 minute long video for "Moosichulla" on YouTube, a channel with 12,700+ subscribers. The video has over 20,000 views and over 1,100 likes, gaining major traction for the channel.
Student Editor & Colorist at DePaul University
September 1, 2022 - PresentEdited and colored several student and graduate short films and projects, including works nominated or selected for various film festivals and showcases such as the Chicago Horror Film Awards, DePaul Premiere Film Festival, and DePaul Experimental Film Showcase. Projects included 'The Watch', 'Day with a Dick', 'Let Them Eat Cake', 'Samantha', 'Left Behind', and 'The Glass'.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at DePaul University
September 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024Bachelor's of Fine Arts at DePaul University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Bachelor's of Fine Arts at DePaul University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Qualifications
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education
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