I am a versatile creative professional with extensive experience in video editing, post-production, filmmaking, and photography. Over the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with clients and educational institutions worldwide, creating impactful video content that ranges from PSAs and TV spots to comprehensive online course materials. I pride myself on delivering high-quality work that meets and often exceeds client expectations, whether working independently or as part of a team. My background also includes managing complex operations in the entertainment sector, from running a busy film center and café to assisting on large-budget film productions. As an independent filmmaker, I have successfully written, produced, shot, and edited both live-action and animated films, earning accolades in film festivals. I am passionate about storytelling through visual media and continually look for new opportunities to grow and contribute creatively.

Paul L. Hugins

I am a versatile creative professional with extensive experience in video editing, post-production, filmmaking, and photography. Over the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with clients and educational institutions worldwide, creating impactful video content that ranges from PSAs and TV spots to comprehensive online course materials. I pride myself on delivering high-quality work that meets and often exceeds client expectations, whether working independently or as part of a team. My background also includes managing complex operations in the entertainment sector, from running a busy film center and café to assisting on large-budget film productions. As an independent filmmaker, I have successfully written, produced, shot, and edited both live-action and animated films, earning accolades in film festivals. I am passionate about storytelling through visual media and continually look for new opportunities to grow and contribute creatively.

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I am a versatile creative professional with extensive experience in video editing, post-production, filmmaking, and photography. Over the years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with clients and educational institutions worldwide, creating impactful video content that ranges from PSAs and TV spots to comprehensive online course materials. I pride myself on delivering high-quality work that meets and often exceeds client expectations, whether working independently or as part of a team.

My background also includes managing complex operations in the entertainment sector, from running a busy film center and café to assisting on large-budget film productions. As an independent filmmaker, I have successfully written, produced, shot, and edited both live-action and animated films, earning accolades in film festivals. I am passionate about storytelling through visual media and continually look for new opportunities to grow and contribute creatively.

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Work Experience

Freelance Video Editor
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created various videos including PSAs, TV spots, awards presentations, and celebratory career montages by working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful content that enhances their business goals.
Editor / Post Coordinator / QC Technician at Writebrain Films
January 31, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Edited online undergraduate and graduate course videos for universities such as Harvard, Yale, NYU, USC, and Syracuse. Managed quality control, revision editing, video asset management, and delivery of completed assets. Served as sole on-site technician during the Covid-19 pandemic to maintain system functionality and support remote editing teams, contributing to tripling the company's revenue.
Manager at Angelika Film Center & Café Mosaic
July 1, 2017 - August 15, 2025
Managed the film center and café complex, overseeing customer service, employee hiring, inventory, theatrical digital projection, marketing, event client demands, dispute resolution, and financial reconciliations for daily operations serving up to 1000 customers per hour.
Freelance Photographer at Foreign Mindset Productions
January 1, 2009 - Present
Lead photographer and event planner for social engagements, managing photo favors booth including printing, framing, and distributing photos primarily using Canon 5D MK. II and 7D cameras.
Director's Assistant at Mission City Productions
November 30, 2011 - August 15, 2025
Supported the director on the $35 million film production 'To Have & To Hold' by managing personal schedules and organizing storyboard data, compiling a 150-page shot list used by the production crew throughout filming.
Camera Assistant (First Assistant Camera) at Stormcatcher Films
November 30, 2010 - August 15, 2025
Promoted from production assistant to first assistant camera on the independent horror feature 'Requiem,' handling the Red One Digital Camera including focus pulling and camera assembly and maintenance.
Media Manager/Intern at Virginia Film Office
December 31, 2009 - August 15, 2025
Provided consulting services to production companies including research on locations, terrain, and available filming resources within Virginia.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Photography and Film at Virginia Commonwealth University
September 6, 2005 - December 18, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro
April 3, 2025 - April 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Education, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Work for International Monetary Fund

    Edited several videos for the International Monetary Fund 2022 Analytical Corner presentations.

    paper True Blue /Deep Trouble Ocean Documentary

    Assisted in the development and editing of a documentary about the dangers of deepsea mining in the Clarion Clippterton Zone. Documentary featured interview with oceanographer Sylvia Earle and had music by Yo-Yo Ma.

    paper Smart Surfaces Documentary

    Currently editing a documentary for a non-profit about the need to replace dark/black concrete surfaces that retain heat with lighter or more environmentally smart surfaces that repel heat to insure a better way of living and cut down on heat related illnesses and deaths in crowded cities.

    paper Editor / Post Coordinator / QC Technician at Writebrain Films

    Edited online undergraduate and graduate course videos for universities including Harvard, Yale, NYU,
    USC and Syracuse. Part of the team that tripled revenue for WriteBrain.

    • Video Editor: Edited online course programs for dozens of universities across the globe using
      Adobe Creative Cloud programs. The courses created ranged from several videos to
      several hundred in size. Collaborated closely with producers to create videos ranging from on-site
      lectures to roundtable discussions, medical demonstrations, interviews both in person or over
      Zoom and much more. These courses are now used by students around the world.
    • Quality Control Technician/Revision Editing: Oversaw the clean up and spot checking of
      completed videos to maintain our team’s level of quality. Updated, corrected, reformatted, cleaned
      up audio and completely changed videos. Collaborated with producing team to keep work
      up-to-date, updating old editorial content to maintain relevancy.
    • Delivery of Completed Assets to Clients: Managed a strict production calendar including
      cataloging, archiving, organizing and delivering the completed assets on deadline, resulting in
      happy clients.
    • Video Asset Management & Data Drive Recycling: Created a central library for the team to
      efficiently retrieve old video assets for future editing jobs. Ingested and logged new editorial
      content for post-production and cleaned drives to support future film shoots.
    • On-Site Technician During Pandemic: When the Covid-19 pandemic required a shift to remote
      work, I remained as the sole technician on-site to keep our systems functional so all video assets
      remained accessible by the remote editing staff and we kept our schedule in tact. I remained as the
      lone on site editor from March 2020 until the end of 2021.