I’m an experienced documentary editor, living in Oakland and available for working remotely. I was one of two editors of the feature-length documentary “My Omaha,” which recently premiered at Slamdance Film Festival and is now going into community cinema screenings. I was one of three editors on the feature-length documentary “Informant,” which premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival, screened at IDFA, won the Grand Jury prize at DOC NYC, won Best Editing from the Salem Film Festival, and received theatrical distribution in the United States. I was also co-editor of the feature-length documentary “Top Spin,” which premiered at DOC NYC, won Best Documentary Editing at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and was theatrically released. The film is about high-school-age table-tennis players, attempting to get to the Olympics. So it’s a multi-character film, and the editing process involved some tough conversations about how to balance the storylines and who to focus on.
I also edited a short documentary which was broadcast on the Truly California series on PBS stations throughout the state. “Sawdust and Sand” is a portrait of an eccentric artist and musician. From that project, I learned some lessons about how to economically convey the story of the main subject, while also touching on some of the wider implications for the social issues raised by the story.
I’m curious about the world, passionate about making great documentaries, and excited about collaborating with filmmakers to help them achieve their vision. My work style is drama-free. I like to be helpful; I can work independently and present my own ideas, but I can also take directions and incorporate feedback. I feel like every job is an opportunity to learn more about the filmmaking process, improve my craft, and get the satisfaction of contributing to a meaningful project. So, I would love to work with you and help you make the movie you want to make.
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