I am a storyteller at heart, driven to create high-quality video content across narrative, documentary, branded promotions, and corporate media. Over 15 years, I have produced, shot, directed, and edited projects for brands, studios, and non-profits, earning multiple awards along the way. I thrive in collaborative environments, lead teams, and translate ideas into compelling visuals that perform on multiple platforms. My work spans feature films, promotional campaigns, and large-scale events, always with a focus on clear storytelling and on-time delivery.

Will McCord

I am a storyteller at heart, driven to create high-quality video content across narrative, documentary, branded promotions, and corporate media. Over 15 years, I have produced, shot, directed, and edited projects for brands, studios, and non-profits, earning multiple awards along the way. I thrive in collaborative environments, lead teams, and translate ideas into compelling visuals that perform on multiple platforms. My work spans feature films, promotional campaigns, and large-scale events, always with a focus on clear storytelling and on-time delivery.

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I am a storyteller at heart, driven to create high-quality video content across narrative, documentary, branded promotions, and corporate media. Over 15 years, I have produced, shot, directed, and edited projects for brands, studios, and non-profits, earning multiple awards along the way.

I thrive in collaborative environments, lead teams, and translate ideas into compelling visuals that perform on multiple platforms. My work spans feature films, promotional campaigns, and large-scale events, always with a focus on clear storytelling and on-time delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer, Director, Editor at Existential Entertainment Group
August 1, 2011 - Present
Developed creative briefs into scripts for branded videos and directed or edited for brands including American Express, Lenovo, Purina, Serta, Endeavor, AT&T, NutriBullet, Durex; Nitehawk Cinema, and Disney. Wrote, directed, shot and edited a feature film, “Casual Encounters”, presented at film festivals and distributed on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, VHX, and Arthouse platforms.
Senior Director at Savannah College of Art and Design
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Run a team of producers, editors and a photographer to create media for the president of the university. Content includes interviews with major actors, filmmakers, designers and artists as guests on the “On Creativity” video series; airs digitally and on PBS. The YouTube channel has grown its subscribers over 10x during tenure.
Videographer at HelloFresh
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Sole full-time Videographer to create marketing material for the five HelloFresh brands (Green Chef, Every Plate, Factor, Good Chop and HelloFresh). Shot and directed the company’s most popular commercial.
Senior Video Producer at Plated
June 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Created video content to promote food products including social media posts and digital ads. Produced recipe instructions and chef documentaries with celebrity partners such as Gail Simmons. Generated 1.5M Facebook views over two years and led co-promotions with Food52 and Saveur. Managed a team to develop and shoot a national commercial on a $40K budget, achieving a 50% uptick in customer acquisition.
Videographer, Editor at Metropolitan Transportation Authority
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Produced, shot and edited high-profile videos for projects such as the Second Ave Subway, Fulton Center, Transit Museum Gala, and the 50th Anniversary of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Producer, Lifestyle Photos at Cavan Images
February 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Produced lifestyle photography assignments.
Adjunct Professor, Screenwriting at CUNY, LaGuardia
January 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Adjunct professor teaching screenwriting.
Industry and Panels Coordinator at Tribeca Film Festival
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Coordinated industry panels and programming for the festival.
Screenwriting Teacher at Lee Strasberg Institute
August 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Screenwriting teacher.
Producer of Film Programs at The Picture House
March 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
Set programming for film series, festivals and events and oversaw their marketing and public relations strategies. Booked A-list talent for events including Susan Sarandon, Frank Langella, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Frears, Campbell Scott, and Charles Grodin.
Asst. Dir. of Development / Producer at Film at Lincoln Center
September 1, 1998 - February 1, 2009
Oversaw membership and produced monthly film screening premieres for the highest level donors. Produced events for the young patrons group and booked A-list talent such as Edie Falco, Keri Russell, Sam Rockwell, Simon Pegg, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton, Steve Buscemi and Paul Dano.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film, Screenwriting and Directing at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at Trinity College
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Film, Screenwriting and Directing at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at Trinity College
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Qualifications

Best Feature - Jury Award
January 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
Emerging Visions Filmmaker
January 1, 2011 - March 4, 2026
Sundance Screenwriters Lab Finalist
January 1, 2012 - March 4, 2026
MoFilm/American Express Short Film Juror
January 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
Asian Cinevision Award Winner
January 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
MoFilm/Lenovo Thinkpad Grant Recipient
January 1, 2013 - March 4, 2026
Reel 13 PBS Audience Award Winner
January 1, 2002 - March 4, 2026
New Directors/New Films Selection
January 1, 2011 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization