I am a versatile filmmaker, editor, and archivist with a passion for storytelling that illuminates the human experience. As an editor, I bring expertise in crafting live music performances, recaps, interviews, testimonials, and reports. As a filmmaker, I explore themes that foster empathy and understanding, with a particular focus on the intersection between music and mental health. --- EXPERIENCE FILM - As of Yet (2021) feature - co-director. Winner: “Nora Ephron Award” TriBeCa Film Festival 2021. - The Things We Do When We’re Alone (2018) feature - writer, producer, director, editor. Winner “Best American Feature Film” Cape Verdean American Film Festival 2017. - Lie Awake (2012) short - writer, producer, director, editor. POST-PRODUCTION Independent Post-Producer/Editor, Maslow Media Group - remote (2020-present) • Leads the post-production process for finance client projects, collaborating closely with editors and motion graphics artists. • Ensures timely and budget-conscious project completion by autonomously managing editing and post- production tasks. • Oversees quality control, ensuring final outputs meet client expectations and industry standards. Independent Video Editor, Masters of Visual Arts - Atlanta_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Produced and edited engaging short recap videos for local community events. • Captured the essence of events through concise and compelling video storytelling. • Collaborated with local establishments to highlight key moments and enhance community engagement Digital Production Manager, Viacom/MTV networks “Vault Project”, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Directed a comprehensive mass-archiving project, coordinating with vendors, leadership, and team members to achieve project goals. • Managed project schedules and budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. • Developed internal training documents and presentations to streamline processes. • Enhanced content management system (CMS) logging and metadata application to improve organizational efficiency. Digital Archivist, Condé Nast, Digital Operations, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Managed rights data for six publications, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation. • Created and delivered internal training materials, including documents, videos, and presentations, on metadata application processes. • Implemented metadata standards within the digital asset management (DAM) system, enhancing data organization and retrieval. OPERATIONS Specialist, Apple Inc, various_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Impactful, character building customer service roles held on sales, visual, and operations teams at Perimeter (Atlanta), Fifth Avenue (NYC), and Christiana (Newark, DE) retail stores throughout 2007-2020. RELATED SKILLS & SOFTWARE - Video Editing, Digital Archiving, Film Directing, Film Producing, Production Management. - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork, JIRA/Confluence, Movie Magic, Final Draft.

Chanel James

I am a versatile filmmaker, editor, and archivist with a passion for storytelling that illuminates the human experience. As an editor, I bring expertise in crafting live music performances, recaps, interviews, testimonials, and reports. As a filmmaker, I explore themes that foster empathy and understanding, with a particular focus on the intersection between music and mental health. --- EXPERIENCE FILM - As of Yet (2021) feature - co-director. Winner: “Nora Ephron Award” TriBeCa Film Festival 2021. - The Things We Do When We’re Alone (2018) feature - writer, producer, director, editor. Winner “Best American Feature Film” Cape Verdean American Film Festival 2017. - Lie Awake (2012) short - writer, producer, director, editor. POST-PRODUCTION Independent Post-Producer/Editor, Maslow Media Group - remote (2020-present) • Leads the post-production process for finance client projects, collaborating closely with editors and motion graphics artists. • Ensures timely and budget-conscious project completion by autonomously managing editing and post- production tasks. • Oversees quality control, ensuring final outputs meet client expectations and industry standards. Independent Video Editor, Masters of Visual Arts - Atlanta_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Produced and edited engaging short recap videos for local community events. • Captured the essence of events through concise and compelling video storytelling. • Collaborated with local establishments to highlight key moments and enhance community engagement Digital Production Manager, Viacom/MTV networks “Vault Project”, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Directed a comprehensive mass-archiving project, coordinating with vendors, leadership, and team members to achieve project goals. • Managed project schedules and budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. • Developed internal training documents and presentations to streamline processes. • Enhanced content management system (CMS) logging and metadata application to improve organizational efficiency. Digital Archivist, Condé Nast, Digital Operations, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Managed rights data for six publications, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation. • Created and delivered internal training materials, including documents, videos, and presentations, on metadata application processes. • Implemented metadata standards within the digital asset management (DAM) system, enhancing data organization and retrieval. OPERATIONS Specialist, Apple Inc, various_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) • Impactful, character building customer service roles held on sales, visual, and operations teams at Perimeter (Atlanta), Fifth Avenue (NYC), and Christiana (Newark, DE) retail stores throughout 2007-2020. RELATED SKILLS & SOFTWARE - Video Editing, Digital Archiving, Film Directing, Film Producing, Production Management. - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork, JIRA/Confluence, Movie Magic, Final Draft.

Available to hire

I am a versatile filmmaker, editor, and archivist with a passion for storytelling that illuminates the human experience. As an editor, I bring expertise in crafting live music performances, recaps, interviews, testimonials, and reports. As a filmmaker, I explore themes that foster empathy and understanding, with a particular focus on the intersection between music and mental health.


EXPERIENCE

FILM

  • As of Yet (2021) feature - co-director. Winner: “Nora Ephron Award” TriBeCa Film Festival 2021.
  • The Things We Do When We’re Alone (2018) feature - writer, producer, director, editor. Winner “Best American Feature Film” Cape Verdean American Film Festival 2017.
  • Lie Awake (2012) short - writer, producer, director, editor.

POST-PRODUCTION
Independent Post-Producer/Editor, Maslow Media Group - remote (2020-present)
• Leads the post-production process for finance client projects, collaborating closely with editors and
motion graphics artists.
• Ensures timely and budget-conscious project completion by autonomously managing editing and post-
production tasks.
• Oversees quality control, ensuring final outputs meet client expectations and industry standards.

Independent Video Editor, Masters of Visual Arts - Atlanta_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
• Produced and edited engaging short recap videos for local community events.
• Captured the essence of events through concise and compelling video storytelling.
• Collaborated with local establishments to highlight key moments and enhance community engagement

Digital Production Manager, Viacom/MTV networks “Vault Project”, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
• Directed a comprehensive mass-archiving project, coordinating with vendors, leadership, and team
members to achieve project goals.
• Managed project schedules and budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Developed internal training documents and presentations to streamline processes.
• Enhanced content management system (CMS) logging and metadata application to improve
organizational efficiency.

Digital Archivist, Condé Nast, Digital Operations, NYC_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
• Managed rights data for six publications, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
• Created and delivered internal training materials, including documents, videos, and presentations, on
metadata application processes.
• Implemented metadata standards within the digital asset management (DAM) system, enhancing data
organization and retrieval.

OPERATIONS
Specialist, Apple Inc, various_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
• Impactful, character building customer service roles held on sales, visual, and operations teams at Perimeter (Atlanta), Fifth Avenue (NYC), and Christiana (Newark, DE) retail stores throughout 2007-2020.

RELATED SKILLS & SOFTWARE

  • Video Editing, Digital Archiving, Film Directing, Film Producing, Production Management. - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, iWork, JIRA/Confluence, Movie Magic, Final Draft.
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Skills

Co
Corporate Video
Sh
Short Film

Experience Level

Corporate Video
Expert
Short Film
Expert

Language

Education

BFA, Digital Filmmaking and Video Production (2009) at Art Institute of Atlanta
October 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024
2005-2009

Qualifications

Nora Ephron Award - 2021 TriBeCa Film Festival
October 28, 2024 - October 28, 2024
"as of yet" - feature film, co-director.

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment
    uniE613 Living Room Sessions: Episode 2, Hayes Peebles (2023)
    Independently produced Live music performance at Indiedigs w/ Hayes Peebles, track 01 "Aint It Sweet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgzhsK9mEm4&list=PLsPl9XOKKmj1R7qSe5WqxBvC66Tv6uyVQ&index=8
    uniE613 Bert Show Big Thank You (2017)
    Recap for the Q100 Bert Show Big Thank You (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EN-ejEv-jk&list=PLOPsumOaBHVkp6zGDwoMZl4Cpes5OaZbO&index=8
    uniE613 DC Strings Black Business Pop-Up (2020)
    Recap for the 2020 DC Strings Black Business Pop-Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7pw-z2b7vA&list=PLOPsumOaBHVkp6zGDwoMZl4Cpes5OaZbO&index=3
    uniE613 Riverton (2017)
    Corporate video for a housing development project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1n6qfs8AdU&list=PLOPsumOaBHVkp6zGDwoMZl4Cpes5OaZbO&index=6
    uniE613 Angels of Life (2017)
    Recap video for the 2017 Angels of Life Foundation event. https://youtu.be/ZGKrgfxcNNg?si=5jrfh9C5IGlfoQSo
    uniE613 Shine A Little Love Fest (2017)
    Recap video for the 2017 Shine A Little Love Fest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYPEipXyf9s&list=PLOPsumOaBHVkp6zGDwoMZl4Cpes5OaZbO&index=7