I'm a motion graphics designer and video editor with over 10 years experience creating documentary, explainer, and promotional videos for nonprofit and commercial organizations. As a freelancer, I meet my clients where they are, able to tailor my skills and experiences to their particular needs. I write, shoot, edit, produce, and animate. I’m able to work as a one-man-band or as part of a small team, in close collaboration or independently. I can take your video project from early ideation through to completion. I've worked on feature length documentaries, 30-second tv commercials, and everything in-between. Past clients include The New York Community Trust and The Nature Conservancy of California, and my work has been written about or featured on MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politco, Bustle, shondaland, and NPR. I'm always looking to make connections, so don't hesitate to reach out!…

Will Johnston-Rutledge

I'm a motion graphics designer and video editor with over 10 years experience creating documentary, explainer, and promotional videos for nonprofit and commercial organizations. As a freelancer, I meet my clients where they are, able to tailor my skills and experiences to their particular needs. I write, shoot, edit, produce, and animate. I’m able to work as a one-man-band or as part of a small team, in close collaboration or independently. I can take your video project from early ideation through to completion. I've worked on feature length documentaries, 30-second tv commercials, and everything in-between. Past clients include The New York Community Trust and The Nature Conservancy of California, and my work has been written about or featured on MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politco, Bustle, shondaland, and NPR. I'm always looking to make connections, so don't hesitate to reach out!…

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I’m a motion graphics designer and video editor with over 10 years experience creating documentary, explainer, and promotional videos for nonprofit and commercial organizations.

As a freelancer, I meet my clients where they are, able to tailor my skills and experiences to their particular needs. I write, shoot, edit, produce, and animate. I’m able to work as a one-man-band or as part of a small team, in close collaboration or independently. I can take your video project from early ideation through to completion.

I’ve worked on feature length documentaries, 30-second tv commercials, and everything in-between. Past clients include The New York Community Trust and The Nature Conservancy of California, and my work has been written about or featured on MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politco, Bustle, shondaland, and NPR.

I’m always looking to make connections, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer / Video Editor at Freelance
July 31, 2022 - Present
Worked with a diverse range of clients to take their video projects from early ideation to completion, tailoring services to their needs. Responsibilities include motion graphics animation, video editing, videography and interview shooting. Partial client list includes The Education Trust, The Nature Conservancy of California, The New York Community Trust, and Tipping Point Community.
Video Producer / Editor at Define American
February 28, 2018 - July 31, 2022
Produced and edited explainer and promotional videos for a national nonprofit. Coordinated studio shoots in LA and location filming across the United States. Researched and wrote scripts. Created motion graphics and animations. Optimized video content for social media.

Education

BFA in Film Production at Chapman University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education