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Hi, I'm Andrew J. Schaffer. I'm a versatile producer, director, editor and motion graphics specialist based in Portland, Oregon. I bring extensive experience across audio, video, photography, live theater, graphic design and web design to every project. I excel at organizing and coordinating productions, with hands-on work in cinematography, producing/directing, content management, live broadcast and all facets of post-production. I thrive on tackling challenges across the creative arts and delivering value to clients and collaborators.…Hi, I'm Andrew J. Schaffer. I'm a versatile producer, director, editor and motion graphics specialist based in Portland, Oregon. I bring extensive experience across audio, video, photography, live theater, graphic design and web design to every project. I excel at organizing and coordinating productions, with hands-on work in cinematography, producing/directing, content management, live broadcast and all facets of post-production. I thrive on tackling challenges across the creative arts and delivering value to clients and collaborators.

Andrew J. Schaffer

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Andrew J. Schaffer. I'm a versatile producer, director, editor and motion graphics specialist based in Portland, Oregon. I bring extensive experience across audio, video, photography, live theater, graphic design and web design to every project. I excel at organizing and coordinating productions, with hands-on work in cinematography, producing/directing, content management, live broadcast and all facets of post-production. I thrive on tackling challenges across the creative arts and delivering value to clients and collaborators.…Hi, I'm Andrew J. Schaffer. I'm a versatile producer, director, editor and motion graphics specialist based in Portland, Oregon. I bring extensive experience across audio, video, photography, live theater, graphic design and web design to every project. I excel at organizing and coordinating productions, with hands-on work in cinematography, producing/directing, content management, live broadcast and all facets of post-production. I thrive on tackling challenges across the creative arts and delivering value to clients and collaborators.

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Hi, I’m Andrew J. Schaffer. I’m a versatile producer, director, editor and motion graphics specialist based in Portland, Oregon. I bring extensive experience across audio, video, photography, live theater, graphic design and web design to every project.

I excel at organizing and coordinating productions, with hands-on work in cinematography, producing/directing, content management, live broadcast and all facets of post-production. I thrive on tackling challenges across the creative arts and delivering value to clients and collaborators.

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Work Experience

TV/Video Director and Editor at CVTV - City of Vancouver

August 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Directed single and multi-camera productions. Set up and operated TV and video equipment. Troubleshooted audio/video and other equipment issues before and during live broadcasts. Prepared on-air graphics and production reports. Created and edited promotional videos, public service announcements and graphics for cable and social media. Trained production staff and supervised the work of Production Assistants during event coverage.

Owner / Executive Producer / Freelancer at Firwood Creative

September 1, 2015 - Present

Owner/operator of small production studio. Oversees all video projects from sale to delivery, including two national broadcast spots, a six-video series for Clackamas Federal Credit Union, and a Kickstarter campaign video for OTTOLOCK. Responsible for generating leads, budgeting projects, closing sales, and client relationships. Owns and maintains 1000 sq ft studio space and support/stage/audio/camera equipment. Produces various creative projects including podcasts, live productions, and collaborative online programs.

TV/Video Director and Editor at CVTV - City of Vancouver

August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Directed single and multi-camera productions; set up and operated TV and video equipment; troubleshot audio/video and other equipment issues before and during live broadcasts; prepared on-air graphics and production reports; created and edited promotional videos, public service announcements and graphics for cable and social media; trained production staff and supervised the work of Production Assistants during event coverage.

Owner / Executive Producer / Freelancer at Firwood Creative

September 1, 2015 - Present

Owner/operator of a small production studio. Oversees all video projects from sale to delivery, including two national broadcast spots, a six-video series for Clackamas Federal Credit Union, and a Kickstarter campaign video for OTTOLOCK that helped raise $350,000. Responsible for generating leads, budgeting projects, closing sales, and client relationships. Owns and maintains a 1000 sq ft studio space and support/stage/audio/camera equipment. Produces various creative projects including podcasts, live productions, and collaborative online programs.

Digital Media Teacher and Program Director at Sandy High School

August 1, 2018 - Present

Classroom teacher: Video Production, Audio Production, Live Broadcasting, Photography, Web Design and Graphic Design. Digital Design program director, developing district digital media curriculum, scope and sequence. Advisor of award-winning SkillsUSA CTSO Chapter and Pioneer Digital Media club.

Producer at Uberstock/Funnelbox

December 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025

Lead production team to predict upcoming trends in the needs of content creators. Organized shoots, wrote creative briefs, hired and negotiated rates with talent and crew, located and scouted locations, scheduled and supervised shoots with crew/talent up to 50. Assembled and managed budgets, ensured vendors and talent were paid, handled invoicing and cashflow.

TV/Video Director and Editor at CVTV - City of Vancouver

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Directed single and multi-camera productions. Set up and operated TV and video equipment. Troubleshooting of audio/video and other equipment issues before and during live broadcasts. Prepared on-air graphics and production reports. Created and edited promotional videos, public service announcements and graphics for cable and social media. Trained production staff and supervised the work of Production Assistants during event coverage.

Owner / Executive Producer / Freelancer at Firwood Creative

September 1, 2015 - November 5, 2025

Owner/operator of a small production studio. Oversees all video projects from sale to delivery, including two national broadcast spots, a six-video series for Clackamas Federal Credit Union, and a Kickstarter campaign video for OTTOLOCK, which helped to raise $350,000. Responsible for generating leads, budgeting projects, closing sales, and client relationships. Owns and maintains 1000 sq ft studio space and support/stage/audio/camera equipment. Produces various creative projects including podcasts, live productions, and collaborative online programs.

Digital Media Teacher and Program Director at Sandy High School

June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Producer at Uberstock/Funnelbox

December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Led production team to predict upcoming trends in the needs of content creators. Organized shoots, wrote creative briefs, hired and negotiated rates with talent and crew, located and scouted locations, scheduled and supervised shoots with crew/talent up to 50. Assembled and managed budgets, ensured vendors and talent were paid, handled invoicing and cashflow.