Hi, I’m Philip Józef Brubaker, a video editor based in Gainesville, FL with a strong Premiere Pro workflow and a background as a YouTuber and video essayist. I craft engaging, story-driven edits for fast-paced platforms, balancing pacing, clarity, and visual storytelling to maximize viewer retention. My most recent viral edit was Emma & Ziad Breakup for 90 Day Fiancé, and I’m always eager to collaborate on ambitious projects. I’m open to relocating anywhere to join a creative team and help bring ideas to life.…

Philip Józef Brubaker

Hi, I’m Philip Józef Brubaker, a video editor based in Gainesville, FL with a strong Premiere Pro workflow and a background as a YouTuber and video essayist. I craft engaging, story-driven edits for fast-paced platforms, balancing pacing, clarity, and visual storytelling to maximize viewer retention. My most recent viral edit was Emma & Ziad Breakup for 90 Day Fiancé, and I’m always eager to collaborate on ambitious projects. I’m open to relocating anywhere to join a creative team and help bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Philip Józef Brubaker, a video editor based in Gainesville, FL with a strong Premiere Pro workflow and a background as a YouTuber and video essayist. I craft engaging, story-driven edits for fast-paced platforms, balancing pacing, clarity, and visual storytelling to maximize viewer retention.

My most recent viral edit was Emma & Ziad Breakup for 90 Day Fiancé, and I’m always eager to collaborate on ambitious projects. I’m open to relocating anywhere to join a creative team and help bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Jr. Video Editor at Vobile, Inc.
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Operate as team member for Alachua location of SaaS Company; Edit Top-Performing Videos for WBD Client YouTube Channels; Responsible for viral videos on Discovery, 90 Day Fiancé and more; QC team member videos for brand accuracy
Video Technician at Gleim Publications
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025
Shoot and edit training videos for Gleim accounting and aviation exam preparation; Be fluent in Adobe Premiere, with some experience in After Effects and Illustrator; Operate DSLR video camera, light studio, record audio and direct talent; Keep track of projects and communicate with departments in Asana
Video Editor at Amazon.com
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Edit web-friendly videos for Amazon Web Services; Download raw footage; Use Adobe Creative Suite to edit graphics and video; Export and upload finished videos
Video Editor at Netflix
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Edit trailers and cutdowns for distribution on Netflix platform; Interface with assistant editors and feedback team at Netflix; Download video files and assets; Deliver 60-90 second edited trailers and 30 second cutdowns
Video Editor/Writer at Fandor
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Write and edit web content about cinema appreciation; Pitch monthly video ideas to supervisor; Research and write video scripts; Edit snackable content and record voice-over using Adobe Creative Suite
Film Curator at Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema
November 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
A year appointment as film curator based on a grant from city of Greensboro; Program independent films for the Geeksboro community; Write promotional posts for screenings and publish daily on social media; Introduce each weekly screening at the venue

Education

MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts at Duke University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
BA in Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
MFA at Duke University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
BA at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Rogue Film School
August 1, 2010 - June 17, 2026
Werner Herzog's Rogue Film School
August 1, 2010 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    An American Looks at Flamenco - World Premiere

    A video essay that explores the art form of flamenco music and dance, as seen in American movies. The power of this Spanish expression finds similarity in the U.S. as means of political protest and multi-culturalism.

    Director/Writer/Editor ~ Philip Józef Brubaker
    WORLD PREMIERE ~ FILMADRID International Film Festival, June 2026

    An American Looks at Flamenco - WORLD PREMIERE
    A video essay that explores the art form of flamenco music and dance, as seen through the eyes of an American fan. WORLD PREMIERE ~ FILMADRID International Film Festival 2026…