I am Ari Kirschenbaum, an award-winning storyteller and director of photography who crafts cinematic video from concept to delivery. I collaborate with brands and production teams to develop compelling promos, features, and campaigns across web, mobile, and broadcast platforms. I specialize in multi-camera shoots, 2D and 3D motion graphics, sound design, and VFX, delivering immersive stories that align with brand identity and audience needs. My work spans corporate promos for healthcare and government clients, educational content, and narrative-driven projects, always with a focus on storytelling, technical excellence, and collaboration.…

Ari Kirschenbaum

I am Ari Kirschenbaum, an award-winning storyteller and director of photography who crafts cinematic video from concept to delivery. I collaborate with brands and production teams to develop compelling promos, features, and campaigns across web, mobile, and broadcast platforms. I specialize in multi-camera shoots, 2D and 3D motion graphics, sound design, and VFX, delivering immersive stories that align with brand identity and audience needs. My work spans corporate promos for healthcare and government clients, educational content, and narrative-driven projects, always with a focus on storytelling, technical excellence, and collaboration.…

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I am Ari Kirschenbaum, an award-winning storyteller and director of photography who crafts cinematic video from concept to delivery. I collaborate with brands and production teams to develop compelling promos, features, and campaigns across web, mobile, and broadcast platforms.

I specialize in multi-camera shoots, 2D and 3D motion graphics, sound design, and VFX, delivering immersive stories that align with brand identity and audience needs. My work spans corporate promos for healthcare and government clients, educational content, and narrative-driven projects, always with a focus on storytelling, technical excellence, and collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR at CRITICAL FOCUS
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Capture 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, 2024
Captured 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, 2015
Wrote, 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, 2012
Storyboarded, 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, 2024
Capture 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, 2024
Captured 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, 2015
Wrote, 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, 2012
Storyboarded, 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 - Present
Capture 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, 2025
Managed 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, 2025
Wrote, 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, 2025
Storyboarded, shot, edited, and delivered for broadcast all in-house TV spots, photos, videos, and a televised 15-minute infomercial.
Writer, Director, Editor, EFX Artist at Simian Tales Productions
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Wrote, directed, edited, sound designed, post-supervised, and completed all the 350+ VFX for theatrical feature film and animated TV series pitch.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 1, 1996 - August 23, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
2001 Huntsinger Scholarship - Washington University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
2001 Huntsinger Scholarship
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
3 Tele Awards - Two Silver, 1 Bronze
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025
2015 NC Film Award - Best Director
January 1, 2015 - August 23, 2025
Judge Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025
Huntsinger Scholarship - Washington University
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 WALS - RTI International
    Video promoting internal initiative for Women's organization within RTI international https://vimeo.com/391543317 Cinematography, editing, visual concept, sound design and graphics by Ari Kirschenbaum…
    uniE608 Diabetes Compass CDC
    All storyboarding, cinematography and editing for the CDC's Diabetes Compass website. Part of a ten-part series—more modules can be found here https://vimeo.com/user/31157468/folder/25527971…