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I’m Owen Nelson, a Chicago-based filmmaker focusing on cinematography, directing and editing. Over the years I’ve built a freelance reel with more than fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients. I love collaborating with artists to bring their vision to life, often wearing multiple hats on smaller projects and tailoring visuals to capture audiences—many of my projects have reached over a million views. When I’m not on set, I enjoy exploring music, fashion, and travel.…I’m Owen Nelson, a Chicago-based filmmaker focusing on cinematography, directing and editing. Over the years I’ve built a freelance reel with more than fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients. I love collaborating with artists to bring their vision to life, often wearing multiple hats on smaller projects and tailoring visuals to capture audiences—many of my projects have reached over a million views. When I’m not on set, I enjoy exploring music, fashion, and travel.

Owen Nelson

Videographer, Director of Photography, Film Director, +4

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I’m Owen Nelson, a Chicago-based filmmaker focusing on cinematography, directing and editing. Over the years I’ve built a freelance reel with more than fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients. I love collaborating with artists to bring their vision to life, often wearing multiple hats on smaller projects and tailoring visuals to capture audiences—many of my projects have reached over a million views. When I’m not on set, I enjoy exploring music, fashion, and travel.…I’m Owen Nelson, a Chicago-based filmmaker focusing on cinematography, directing and editing. Over the years I’ve built a freelance reel with more than fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients. I love collaborating with artists to bring their vision to life, often wearing multiple hats on smaller projects and tailoring visuals to capture audiences—many of my projects have reached over a million views. When I’m not on set, I enjoy exploring music, fashion, and travel.

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I’m Owen Nelson, a Chicago-based filmmaker focusing on cinematography, directing and editing. Over the years I’ve built a freelance reel with more than fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients.

I love collaborating with artists to bring their vision to life, often wearing multiple hats on smaller projects and tailoring visuals to capture audiences—many of my projects have reached over a million views. When I’m not on set, I enjoy exploring music, fashion, and travel.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Illustrator

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Service/ Prep/ Dishwasher at Sweetgreen

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Greeted customers, prepared bowls to order, and operated the POS. Upheld cleanliness of the kitchen, lobby, and restrooms. Progressed into additional roles (prep and dishwashing) as needed on a day-to-day basis.

Barista at Eat Me Milk Me

August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Taking orders at the POS and preparing beverages (boba tea) along with pastries and sandwiches. Opened the store, brewed tea, performed kitchen prep, and cleaned.

Cashier/ Host/ Salad Maker at Mary's Pizza Shack

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Handled phone and in-person take-out orders, performed cash register duties, and did prep work. Also acted as host and salad maker as needed.

Director / Videographer / Editor at Freelance

August 1, 2021 - Present

Directed, shot, and edited over fifty music videos and fashion films for local and international clients; collaborated with artists to translate their vision into visuals that engage audiences, with several projects surpassing 1 million views; performed multiple roles depending on project size.

Director / Videographer / Editor at Freelance Content Creation

August 1, 2021 - Present

Directed, shot, and edited over 50 music videos and fashion films for local and international clients. Collaborated with artists/clients to translate vision into visuals that engage audiences, with projects reaching over 1 million views. Served in roles as director, videographer, and editor, sometimes leading a project solo or as part of a larger team.

Barista at Starbucks

September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022

Worked at the register, coffee bar, and mobile order station; prepared coffee and breakfast in a fast-paced environment.