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I am an award-winning storyteller and filmmaker with a versatile skill set spanning directing photography, video editing, audio design, writing, storyboarding, visual effects, motion graphics, and composing. I bring a deep passion for crafting compelling narratives through cinematic visuals, soundscapes, and motion content.
Over my career, I have worked with a wide range of clients across corporate, government, and entertainment sectors, always aiming to create powerful, immersive media experiences. My expertise includes working on multi-camera shoots, animated content, podcasts, 360 VR videos, and delivering projects from concept to final delivery.
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Work Experience
FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR at CRITICAL FOCUS
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024Capture and edit up to 8k videos, brand design, and create concepts for corporate promos. Clients include Wellspan, More Perfect Union, Kyowa Kirin, and G1 Therapeutics.
SENIOR VIDEO SPECIALIST at RTI INTERNATIONAL
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024Captured Cinematic Video in Multi-Camera Shoots, Edited Short & Long Form Content, Created 2D Animated Videos, Podcast Recording & Editing, 360 VR Video Production Capture & Edit, Concept Creation, Pitch Development & Scripting, Storyboarding & Animatics, Motion Graphics Design, Sound & Music Design, Subtitling & Delivery. Worked with clients such as CDC, FDA, FBI, NIJ, BJA, Air Force, NIH, USAID, NSDUH, SAMSA, FYSB.
WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR EFX ARTIST at SIMIAN TALES PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Wrote, directed, edited, sound designed, post-supervised, and completed all the 350+ VFX for theatrical feature film and animated TV series pitch.
ART DIRECTOR at LIVING ARTS COLLEGE
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Storyboarded, shot, edited, and delivered for broadcast of all in-house television spots, photos, and videos, including a televised 15-minute infomercial.
Freelance Videographer and Editor at Critical Focus
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2024Capture and edit up to 8k videos, brand design, and create concepts for corporate promos. Worked with clients including Wellspan, More Perfect Union, Kyowa Kirin, and G1 Therapeutics.
Senior Video Specialist at RTI International
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024Captured cinematic video in multi-camera shoots; edited short & long form content; created 2D animated videos; podcast recording & editing; 360 VR video production capture & edit; concept creation; pitch development & scripting; storyboarding & animatics; motion graphics design; sound & music design; subtitling & delivery. Clients included CDC, FDA, FBI, NIJ, BJA, Air Force, NIH, USAID, NSDUH, SAMSA, and FYSB.
Writer, Director, Editor EFX Artist at Simian Tales Productions
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Wrote, directed, edited, sound designed, post-supervised, and completed over 350 visual effects for a theatrical feature film and animated TV series pitch.
Art Director at Living Arts College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Storyboarded, shot, edited, and delivered for broadcast all in-house television spots, photos, and videos including a televised 15-minute infomercial.
Freelance Videographer and Editor at Critical Focus
January 1, 2024 - PresentCapture and edit up to 8k videos, lead brand design, and create concepts for corporate promotional videos. Work with notable clients such as Wellspan, More Perfect Union, Kyowa Kirin, and G1 Therapeutics.
Senior Video Specialist at RTI International
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025Managed cinematic multi-camera shoots and edited both short and long form content. Created 2D animated videos and handled podcast recording & editing. Specialized in 360 VR video production capture and editing. Led concept creation, pitch development, scripting, storyboarding, animatics, motion graphics design, sound & music design, subtitling, and final delivery. Served major clients including CDC, FDA, FBI, NIH, Air Force, USAID, and others.
Writer, Director, Editor, EFX Artist at Simian Tales Productions
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025Wrote, directed, edited, sound designed, post-supervised, and completed over 350 visual effects for a theatrical feature film and an animated TV series pitch project.
Art Director at Living Arts College
December 31, 2012 - August 23, 2025Storyboarded, shot, edited, and delivered for broadcast all in-house TV spots, photos, videos, and a televised 15-minute infomercial.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - August 23, 2025Qualifications
Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 20012001 Huntsinger Scholarship - Washington University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 20012001 Huntsinger Scholarship
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 20013 Tele Awards - Two Silver, 1 Bronze
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 20252015 NC Film Award - Best Director
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025Huntsinger Scholarship - Washington University
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services
TV animated pitch trailer
Sherlock Holmes and Watson as animals in a post-Apocalyptic ice world. Visually developed with Sergio Pablos creator of Despicable Me and the director of the Netflix’s Oscar nominated Klaus.
All writing, directing, storyboards, voice casting, sound design, editing and music by Ari Kirschenbaum
Animation by Sunshine Animation Studios
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