I'm a video editor who loves shaping story in the edit, with experience across short-form social content and narrative film. I'm proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a production background on studio and independent sets. I'm comfortable taking a project from first assembly through color, sound, and final delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments.…

Robert Giles

I'm a video editor who loves shaping story in the edit, with experience across short-form social content and narrative film. I'm proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a production background on studio and independent sets. I'm comfortable taking a project from first assembly through color, sound, and final delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments.…

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I’m a video editor who loves shaping story in the edit, with experience across short-form social content and narrative film.

I’m proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, with a production background on studio and independent sets. I’m comfortable taking a project from first assembly through color, sound, and final delivery, and I thrive in collaborative environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Screenwriter/Script Coverage Intern at Awakening Productions
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Reviewed scripts and prepared in-depth coverage, assessing story viability in line with the company’s creative vision. Assisted executives with administrative responsibilities, including travel scheduling and calendar management to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
Founder at Awakening Productions
May 25, 2022 - Present
Founded a student-run production company supporting young filmmakers, managing talent, budgets, and social media marketing campaigns across multiple different channels.
Cinematographer & Sound Mixer at Awakening Productions / Independent Projects
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Collaborated with camera and sound teams to capture compelling footage and ensure high-quality production in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
Production Research & Development Contributor at "The Fall of the House of Murdaugh" Documentary
April 30, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Contributed to the development of true-crime documentary content, supporting research and production tasks.
Editor & Producer at Awakening Productions
May 1, 2022 - Present
Cut, color, and finish original short films in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, shaping story and pacing in the edit. Edit short-form content for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, taking each piece from raw footage through cut, color, sound, and final export. Post content strategically across social media platforms, driving over 2 million views in the past 30 days.
Office Production Assistant at 20th Television
March 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Managed rolling calls, calendars, and daily logistics for a high-volume production office on “Nobody Wants This” Season 3. Prepared and distributed scripts, call sheets, and confidential materials to cast, crew, department heads, and the editorial and post-production teams.
Film & Television Development Intern at Vertigo Entertainment
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Authored detailed script coverage for producer Roy Lee, evaluating story structure, tone, and pacing across feature and television projects.
Media Production Intern at Texas Crew Productions
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Supported true crime documentary content, including The Fall of the House of Murdaugh, capturing footage with camera and sound teams and organizing media for the edit.
Director & Editor at Toxoplasma
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Directed and edited Toxoplasma using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Cinematographer & Editor at Reflection
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Cinematographer and editor for Reflection project, handling camera, lighting, and post workflows.
Cinematographer at Keep Austin Dirty
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Cinematographer on Keep Austin Dirty project, executing visual storytelling.

Education

B.S. in Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Study Away Program at UT Los Angeles Program
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    Awakening Productions

    Awakening Productions is an independent creative production company specializing in narrative driven film, digital content, and branded storytelling. The company develops and produces original projects while also providing end to end creative services for clients seeking cinematic, emotionally grounded content with a strong visual identity.

    The company’s work spans short and long form film, social and digital media, and concept driven campaigns, with an emphasis on genre storytelling, atmosphere, and audience engagement. Awakening Productions approaches each project with a story first mindset, ensuring that every visual decision supports a clear narrative goal and resonates with its intended audience.

    In addition to original film development, Awakening Productions offers services including creative development, directing, production management, editing, and post production, as well as strategic content creation for online platforms. The company has experience delivering projects designed for both traditional exhibition and digital distribution, with work reaching wide online audiences through targeted social media strategies.