I am a recent graduate from the University of Denver with a B.A. in Film Studies & Production, English & Literary Arts, complemented by minors in Leadership Studies and Environmental Science. Throughout my academic career, I maintained a 3.99 GPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors and distinction, gaining hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, scriptwriting, cinematography, and proficient use of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects. I have built practical experience working in documentary and podcast production where I filmed and edited interview-based films about Latino immigrant chefs, created promotional videos, and produced video lectures for online courses. I am passionate about storytelling through film and photography, with a strong commitment to detail, organization, and collaborative communication.

MacKenzie Claflin

I am a recent graduate from the University of Denver with a B.A. in Film Studies & Production, English & Literary Arts, complemented by minors in Leadership Studies and Environmental Science. Throughout my academic career, I maintained a 3.99 GPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors and distinction, gaining hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, scriptwriting, cinematography, and proficient use of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects. I have built practical experience working in documentary and podcast production where I filmed and edited interview-based films about Latino immigrant chefs, created promotional videos, and produced video lectures for online courses. I am passionate about storytelling through film and photography, with a strong commitment to detail, organization, and collaborative communication.

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I am a recent graduate from the University of Denver with a B.A. in Film Studies & Production, English & Literary Arts, complemented by minors in Leadership Studies and Environmental Science. Throughout my academic career, I maintained a 3.99 GPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors and distinction, gaining hands-on experience in documentary filmmaking, scriptwriting, cinematography, and proficient use of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.

I have built practical experience working in documentary and podcast production where I filmed and edited interview-based films about Latino immigrant chefs, created promotional videos, and produced video lectures for online courses. I am passionate about storytelling through film and photography, with a strong commitment to detail, organization, and collaborative communication.

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Work Experience

Documentary & Podcast Production at Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver
June 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Filmed ten interviews for a feature documentary on Latino immigrant chefs for the Cocina Libre Collective. Recorded and edited twenty video podcast interviews with chefs. Filmed and edited community events for the state archive at History Colorado.
Assistant Videographer & Editor at University of Denver
June 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Assistant videographer for the observational film 'Cranes of the Equinox' filmed in Kearney, Nebraska and screened at the Equinox Mountain Film Festival. Assisted in producing a promotional video for the University’s MFJS department. Served as assistant videographer and editor for a clemency documentary in partnership with the Sturm College of Law.
Multimedia Support Specialist at Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver
March 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Produced and edited video lectures for online courses and guest speaker events. Created motion graphic assets for the college using Adobe programs. Engineered nine episodes for “The Ritter,” an arts and culture podcast.
Social Media Intern at Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster
September 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Filmed and photographed invertebrate zoo animals, creating hundreds of new marketing assets. Increased website page traffic and reached over 500,000 people globally. Planned and created visual content and copy for social media platforms and wrote educational blogs.
Photographer at Echo Canyon River Expeditions, Cañon City
September 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Captured thousands of white water action shots along the Arkansas River. Uploaded and organized media for purchase. Managed photography and video equipment.

Education

B.A. in Film Studies & Production, English & Literary Arts at University of Denver
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality