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David Brooks

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Work experience

Video Editor & Creative Contractor · Up High DigitalJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Execute high-volume, rapid-turnaround social media content for premier touring talent, including Ian Bagg, STAMPTOWN, and Matteo Lane. Specialize in high-retention content using advanced keyframing and precise subtitling. Optimize digital strategies and social funnels to increase audience engagement and ticket sales for global comedy brands. Manage full lifecycle of digital assets – metadata tagging, cloud archiving, and maintaining meticulous naming conventions for high-volume raw and rendered assets.

Professional Stand-Up ComedianJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Tours, festivals, contests, tour openings; Netflix Is A Joke Fest; Nashville Comedy Festival; 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival; Limestone Comedy Festival (May–July 2023). Tour opener for Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross, Laura Peek (Jan 2023–Present).

Freelance Producer & Videographer · Selected ProjectsJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

LETS! Comedy Festival: Full ownership of the talent/venue lifecycle for LETS! Fest 2023, serving as the on-site creative lead and coordinating complex logistics including talent travel, housing, and shoot calendars. Documentary Production ('Bad Indian'): Featured Talent for the Stonic Studios pilot (2025); Winner: Best Pilot at Series Fest. On-location Production ('Trans-American Stand Up'): Camera Operator and Editor for the in-progress documentary by Stonic Studios. Comedy Specialist: contracted filmmaker/comedian for Helium Comedy Club – Indianapolis, capturing live sets and promotional content. Sorry We're Cancelled! (Podcast): Editor/Videographer for comedy podcast by Deon Curry and BT. (April 2025 - Present).

Education

Improv, Acting & Creative Writing Programs · The Second City2014 – 2017
Stand Up 101/Stand Up 130 · Helium Comedy Academy2021 – 2026
Improv/Stand-Up Curriculum Instructor · YMCA Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp2025 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Improv, Acting & Creative Writing Programs2014 – 2017
Stand Up 101/Stand Up 1302021 – 2026
Improv/Stand-Up Curriculum Instructor – YMCA Summer Camp2025 – 2026

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