Hi, I'm Jed Bell, an experienced Assistant Editor and After Effects Animator with a passion for bringing films and series to life through engaging post-production and motion graphics. I've had the pleasure to work on award-winning documentaries and series, applying skills in visual effects, compositing, and multi-format editing. Beyond my current role, I also direct and animate a range of projects such as PSAs, music videos, and independent films for well-known clients including Google and Visa. With a background in graphic design and a MFA in Film, I blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver compelling story-driven content. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continuously enhancing my craft in sound design, animation, and creative leadership. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring languages and cultures, speaking French and navigating Spanish and Italian.

Jed Bell

Hi, I'm Jed Bell, an experienced Assistant Editor and After Effects Animator with a passion for bringing films and series to life through engaging post-production and motion graphics. I've had the pleasure to work on award-winning documentaries and series, applying skills in visual effects, compositing, and multi-format editing. Beyond my current role, I also direct and animate a range of projects such as PSAs, music videos, and independent films for well-known clients including Google and Visa. With a background in graphic design and a MFA in Film, I blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver compelling story-driven content. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continuously enhancing my craft in sound design, animation, and creative leadership. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring languages and cultures, speaking French and navigating Spanish and Italian.

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Hi, I’m Jed Bell, an experienced Assistant Editor and After Effects Animator with a passion for bringing films and series to life through engaging post-production and motion graphics. I’ve had the pleasure to work on award-winning documentaries and series, applying skills in visual effects, compositing, and multi-format editing. Beyond my current role, I also direct and animate a range of projects such as PSAs, music videos, and independent films for well-known clients including Google and Visa.

With a background in graphic design and a MFA in Film, I blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver compelling story-driven content. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and continuously enhancing my craft in sound design, animation, and creative leadership. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring languages and cultures, speaking French and navigating Spanish and Italian.

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Language

French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Editor and After Effects Animator
January 1, 2022 - Present
Help get films and series through post-production to broadcast, streaming, and theatrical runs. Have worked on feature documentaries including award winners Space Cowboy and Beyond the Aggressives (Showtime), and series including the Emmy-winning Queer for Fear (Shudder/AMC) as well as multiple YouTube-based reality series. Design titles, credits, VFX, and other motion graphics and animated pieces as needed. Work with green screens, motion tracking, and compositing. Specialize in turnover and online editing for complex, multi-format projects shot with multiple camera types, formats, frame rates, and resolutions.
Director/Animator/Sound Designer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Conceive, direct, and produce PSAs, music videos, independent short films, animated explainer videos, film festival trailers, and animations for broadcast. Clients include Google, Visa, Safeway, Chase Bank, Lambda Literary Foundation, and the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival.
Graphic Designer
December 31, 2005 - July 23, 2025
Created a huge variety of print and online work: posters, brochures, billboard advertising, banners, kiosks, digital displays, direct mail pieces, and more.

Education

MFA at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
BA at Swarthmore College
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Retail